Haverstock, MWF Cyclones capture U13C Force Cup title
FALL RIVER: A three-goal third period lifted the Metro West Force Cyclones to the U13C Force Cup girls hockey championship last month. The Cyclones trailed the Metro West Force Lighting…
Unaffordable start to 2024 for many Nova Scotians: N.S. NDP
HALIFAX: It’s an unaffordable start to 2024 for many Nova Scotians and their families, say the N.S. NDP. Claudia Chender, the leader of the provincial NDP, said that in the…
Suspect sought in Enfield break-and-enter
ENFIELD: RCMP are seeking a suspect in a break-and-enter in progress that occurred on Dec. 30 at an Enfield restaurant. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer with East Hants RCMP,…
Dutch Settlement man dies in Hwy 214 collision
ELMSDALE: A 37-year-old Dutch Settlement man is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 214 in Elmsdale on Jan. 4. Nova Scotia RCMP spokesman Const. Dominic Laflamme said police responded…
Weather statement issued for significant snowfall expected Sunday into Monday
EAST HANTS/WAVERLEY: A special weather statement was issued Jan 4 for wintry weather expected to end the weekend and start of the new week. Environment Canada is forecasting snow, blowing…
Partnership between NSH, Varian to help advance cancer care research, treatment in Nova Scotia
From a release HALIFAX: Cancer patients in Nova Scotia will be some of the first to access new technology and innovative programs developed in the fight against the disease over…
New $1,000 bursary from East Hants Crime Prevention announced
ELMSDALE: Students in post-secondary programs can now apply for a new bursary. The East Hants Crime Prevention Association announced an additional bursary as part of the Const. Heidi Stevenson Humanitarian…
Aerotec Engines receives half-a-million dollar federal investment
BEAVER BANK: An aerospace business located in Beaver Bank is one of five Nova Scotia aerospace defence companies receiving federal funding to assist them reach new heights. Aerotech Engines has…
New COVID-19 rapid tests available locally
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: With COVID-19 and other illnesses on the go in communities in the area, new rapid tests are available. The Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen rapid test in a blue…
Firefighters responded to water rescue in Belnan area
BELNAN: Firefighters from four departments responded on the weekend to a water rescue in the Belnan area. The firefighters were paged out after two ATV riders were reportedly swept away…