Truro woman dies in two-vehicle collision
COLCHESTER COUNTY: A 68-year-old woman from Truro has died following a two-vehicle collision on the afternoon of Feb. 18. Colchester County RCMP said at approximately 1:59 p.m. officers, fire department,…
Girl Guides collect food, cash for local food banks
ELMSDALE: Local food banks throughout the East Hants area got a boost over the weekend. Members of the Tri County Girl Guide unit held a Stuff the Tent food bank…
McNamara powers Jr. Pens to home ice win
LANTZ: Connor McNamara scored a hat trick as the East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins skated past Hants County rival Valley Maple Leafs. The Pens scored three times in the first;…
VIDEO: Andy Fillmore considering run to be Halifax mayor
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax MP Andy Fillmore has made it official. In the first public announcement that he was looking at replacing Mike Savage as Mayor of Halifax (HRM), Fillmore did…
MLA Wong answers questions regarding special designation area approval for Fall River Village
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank said he is aware of the concerns residents have with a development project at the end of Ingram Drive that was curtailed…
Multicultural festival allows DSES students to get taste of the world
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: The Grade 6 students at Dutch settlement Elementary hosted an event that showcased countries from around the world. The multicultural festival, held Feb. 15, was the culmination of…
COLUMN: General principles of financial freedom
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N.S. announces tools, technology support for Apprentices
From a release HALIFAX: Two new grants will help Nova Scotian apprentices purchase tools and technology to support their training and launch their careers. The province will provide a one-time…
Municipal Affairs and Housing responds to questions on Fall River Special designation area from us
FALL RIVER: With more housing needed more across Nova Scotia, that’s why a contentious proposed development in Fall River received approval under provincial legislation. The provincial Department of Municipal Affairs…
PetSmart Charities continues to support N.S. families at the Nova Scotia SPCA
DARTMOUTH: Affordability and the rising costs of basic needs have been in the news and talked about around kitchen tables in Nova Scotia. The exponential increase in cost of living…