New Finance Director named for East Hants
ELMSDALE: A new Director of Finance has been named for the Municipality of East Hants. Wade Tattrie will officially take over the duties of Director of Finance for the municipality…
Digital air platform Airble launches charter flight marketplace
From a press release HALIFAX AIRPORT: The Uber of Canadian airspace has launched–and is available from Halifax Stanfield Airport, according to the company. Airble Aviation Inc., a Vancouver based aviation…
Fall protection awareness campaign for construction industry launched, aimed at employers, workers
DARTMOUTH: Every year, construction workers die on the job or are severely injured as a result of improper fall protection when working at heights across Nova Scotia. According to data…
Province investing in technology for students, teachers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is purchasing more Chromebooks, iPads and laptops to support students and teachers across the province. The $10-million EdTech Refresh Plan complements other recent technological investments, including more…
N.S. to train more medical laboratory techs through innovative partnership: Minister Wong
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia continues to move quickly to train more people for high-demand healthcare jobs across the province, the Minister of Advanced Education said. Starting in September, a new, flexible…
School support staff in N.S. could strike April 21
HALIFAX: CUPE’s Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU) and the central bargaining committee representing Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the CSAP will be in a legal…
Armada capture NS U16 AAA hockey championship
FALL RIVER: The Bedford Basin Armada are U-16 AAA league champions, thanks to key contributions from four Fall River area players, including their star goaltender. The Armada defeated Saint John…
Local players lead Blues to U15 B provincial championship title
BEDFORD: Seven Fall River/Waverley hockey players are provincial Hockey Nova Scotia U-15 B champions. The Bedford Blues (White) defeated the Yarmouth Mariners 6-4 in the recent provincial championship to capture…
Food banks presented cheques from Chamber’s Trivia Night fundraiser
ENFIELD: Four local food banks reaped the rewards of a successful Trivia Night fundraiser, hosted by the East Hants 7 Districts Chamber of Commerce. The annual trivia night fundraiser was…
From childhood dream to reality: Gracie MacIntyre becomes new RCMP officer
MAIN PHOTO: Gracie MacIntyre of Enfield is presented her RCMP badge by her dad Const. Peter MacIntyre and Const. Deidre Ndiyae after graduating. (Submitted photo) ENFIELD: Gracie MacIntyre knew what…