N.S. closes Aboiteau at Windsor causeway to protect residents
WINDSOR: To protect the community of Windsor and keep residents safe in the event of a fire, the government is closing the aboiteau at the Windsor causeway as a precaution…
Sipekne’katik man charged with firearm-related offences
SIPEKNE’KATIK: A 33-year-old man has been charged following an early morning incident June 1 where the man is alleged to have threatened to kill someone while brandishing a firearm. N.S.…
Lockview, Halifax West co-op students try out firefighting
ELMSDALE: Four students in the coop program at their respective schools recently finished their placement with Enfield fire. Ryan Nearing; Tyler Jones; and Aiden Bezanson, all from Lockview High School;…
Two HERH students recognized for academic achievement, community involvement
MILFORD: Two Hants East Rural High students are honoured to have been chosen for the Lieutenant Governor’s Education medal. Awarded last month in a ceremony in Port Hawkesbury, Sydney Mason…
PHOTOS: Cleanup at Enfield Village square
ENFIELD: With sunny weather upon us, that had many people outside cleaning up around the yard. That was no different for volunteers with Enfield in Bloom on a Saturday morning…
From the Cruiser – May 30, 2023
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 121 calls for service. Here are some of the highlighted calls as provided by…
Impaired driving, illegal possession charges for Ontario man
BIBLE HILL: A 66-year-old man from Ontario has been charged with a slew of offences after beings topped for impaired driving on Mya 27 on Hwy 104. Police say that…
Bedford man nabbed for speeding; facing drug-related charges
BIBLE HILL: A 52-year-old Bedford man is facing a slew of charges after being stopped for speeding near the Cobequid Pass on May 26. RCMP say that at approximately 5:30…
Red Cross launches donor appeal for N.S. wildfires; will administer provincial aid program
HALIFAX: Households in Nova Scotia under mandatory orders to evacuate their primary residence due to wildfires may be eligible for one-time emergency financial aid of $500 from the Government of…
N.S. increases fine for breaking burn ban amidst wildfires
HALIFAX: To help avoid any new wildfires, the Province is increasing the fine for breaking the provincewide burn ban to $25,000. “We need all Nova Scotians to take the wildfire…