Celebrate walking on N.S. Walk Day 2023 on May 10
FALL RIVER: Walkers in the local area are advised to get their sneakers tied up tight as Walk Day 2023 nears. On May 10, Hike Nova Scotia, and its partners…
Elmsdale Guardian part of new pilot aimed at increasing access to primary care for residents
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Guardian pharmacy will be home to a new pilot program aimed at increasing primary care access launching province-wide at 14 new locations on May 1. The pilot…
Wellness Within: Spring cleaning for your health: Tips for refreshing your body
This column is brought to you by: by Deborah Peddle-Hann As the crocus and tulips start to burst through the ground and the weather warms up, it’s a great time…
U of G Turfgrass experts: ‘No Mow May’ bad idea for lawns
The following is a release used with permission from the University of Guelph Turfgrass Institute GUELPH, ONT.: The fresh growth of spring means the return of the #NoMowMay campaign encouraging…
New cargo service from WestJet/GTA lifts off from HSIA
HALIFAX STANFIELD: A new cargo airliner has taken off from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA), meaning Nova Scotians could expect to get their online orders from places like Amazon faster…
Doug Taylor named East Hants’ Model Volunteer of the Year
MOUNT UNIACKE: A volunteer for more than 30 years who has been involved with various sporting organizations in East Hants has been named the Volunteer of the Year for the…
ECCU reports successful 2022, with plans for continued growth
From a press release HALIFAX: East Coast Credit Union (East Coast CU) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently, releasing the 2022 annual results which demonstrated its commitment to continued…
Preliminary work begins for Hyde’s Bridge construction
LANTZ: The preliminary work for the replacement of Hyde’s Bridge in Lantz has begun. Gary Andrea, spokesman with the Department of Public Works, confirmed that the activity residents nearby are…
COLUMN: New Legislation to help fix healthcare
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston to media. Nova Scotians want and deserve to get the care they need, faster. We need to use every…
YMCA in Fall River set to bring new child-care spaces to area
FALL RIVER: The opening of the new Y Early Learning Child Care Centre will help Fall River and area families. The construction of the new YMCA is underway, the province…