Sharp skater: Young Lantz boy keeping East Hants skates in shape
LANTZ: A budding entrepreneur is making sure the skates of East Hants residents are staying sharp this winter. Nine-year-old Dawson Burns is a student by day at Maple Ridge Elementary…
Kennetcook man’s ticket numbers selected in N.S. Firefighter 50/50
KENNETCOOK: Another East Hants resident has won big on the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 raffle. Brian Nicoll of Kennetcook had his number selected during the draw last Thursday. He won…
HRM issues statement on fire at Grand Parade tent encampment
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is providing the following statement regarding the fire today Jan. 22 at the Grand Parade Designated Outdoor Sheltering Location. Shortly after 6:30 a.m., Halifax Regional…
N.S. NDP: Community Food Access program demand quadrupled
From a press release HALIFAX: More and more families are struggling to afford their grocery bills causing greater demand on programs that help people get healthy food. Data obtained through…
Carruthers, Lewis, Rogers, Gaudry, Moon among Athletics East winners
LOWER SACKVILLE: Athletes from across HRM who members of Athletics East were recognized at a year-end awards banquet. The banquet was held prior to the holidays at the Kinsmen Centre…
MEH removing trees at end of life span by former Elmsdale school
ELMSDALE: The Municipality of East Hants (MEH) has announced they will be removing trees along Hwy 214 by the former Elmsdale school site. The removal will occurr this week, if…
Lower Sackville man charged with drug, firearm offences
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 50-year-old Lower Sackville man is facing drug and firearm charges after a seizure in the community by RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay, with RCMP…
Upper Rawdon man charged with impaired driving following MVC
ENFIELD: A 44-year-old Upper Rawdon man has been charged with impaired driving after a motor vehicle collision in Enfield. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, the Community Policing Officer, said…
COLUMN: Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians
The following is a column submitted by the office of Premier Tim Houston to media. Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians “Cancer” is a word we hear far too often.…
Dragons football presents awards; receive championship rings
FALL RIVER: The SSNS provincial champion Lockview High Dragons football team recognized their top players at their team banquet. The awards were handed out recently at the Oakfield Golf Club.…