Old dog ready to showcase new tricks at Halifax boxing event
ELMSDALE: Sandy Pembroke is brimming with confidence as Feb. 2 nears. You see, Pembroke, who calls Belnan home with his partner, is getting ready to step into the ring as…
Two local athletes, coach headed to Special Olympics Winter Games
MOUNT UNIACKE: Two local athletes and a coach will be heading to Alberta next month to represent Nova Scotia at the Special Olympics Winter Games. Jackie Davis of Mount Uniacke…
Chender: NDP would prioritize housing for Nova Scotians if they formed government
FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP are ready to go to battle for Nova Scotians. That’s the messaging Leader Claudia Chender brought to the caucus retreat the party had for…
Track & Turf field committee nearing goal line in fundraising drive; $100,000 of $213,000 raised
FALL RIVER: The HRM Northern Suburban Track & Turf Field committee is at the 25 yard line and can see the goal line in its sights. Organizers with the volunteer…
CFIB: Municipal permitting red tape in Atlantic Canada below nat’l average
HALIFAX: Municipal governments can help address the shortage of housing in Canada by simplifying their permitting processes, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in its new report entitled…
Shubenacadie Sam to make annual weather prognostication
SHUBENACADIE: With a bevy activities planned at Shubenacadie WIldlife Park, Shubenacadie Sam, will signal Feb. 2 whether it’s time to put away the shovels or keep them out for another…
N.S. marks Red Tape awareness week
HALIFAX: According to a provincial release, Nova Scotia continues to reduce red tape in healthcare, housing and to support businesses as it marks the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Red…
Gaudry named Dalhousie Female Athlete of the Week
WINDSOR JUNCTION:A track-and-field athlete from Dalhousie University, who is a Lockview High alum, has earned a weekly honour. Abbi Gaudry, who hails from Windsor Junction, was named the Dal PepsiCo…
Pilot program for YourHealthNS announced
From a press release HALIFAX: About 12,000 patients at four clinics across the province will have access to their medical records through the YourHealthNS app in a new pilot project.…
Wagner helps key Timberwolves to victory over Capitals
MIRAMICHI, N.B.; A Beaver Bank hockey player helped lead the way as his Miramichi Timberwolves picked up a big victory on Sunday night. Mitchell Wagner was in on the offence…