RCMP arrest two Sackville area youths for uttering threats
LOWER SACKVILLE: Two youths from the Lower Sackville area have been arrested by Halifax District RCMP following an incident where threats were uttered at a business. On March 21 at…
Phosphorus neutral by-law/policy ignored by HRM in Carr Farm development, Dalrymple says
WAVERLEY: A former local councillor in Fall River is taking issue with the municipality’s stance on its phosphorus bylaw and it being trumped by provincial approval of a contentious development…
Dream turns into reality for Cheema Aquatic Club
WAVERLEY: A championship performing canoe/kayak club that has a long-standing history in the community has taken another step towards its goal of “Building Canadian Youth.” In an announcement on March…
COLUMN: MP’s News & Views with Darrell Samson
The following is the monthly column from Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson. EASTER I would like to wish everyone in the riding a very Happy Easter! HEALTHCARE I was delighted to…
COLUMN: Premier Houston on healthcare worker retention
The following column is a new monthly piece that is being submitted by Premier Tim Houston to community news outlets across the province. The last few years have been long…
Oliveira big in net, Hartnell notches lone goal as U-15 Citadels nab title
FALL RIVER: Two Fall River girls were integral parts to the Metro West Force Citadels capturing the Hockey Nova Scotia U-15 AAA female provincial championship over the weekend in Antigonish.…
Province introduces legislation to improve patient access to care
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will be able to get healthcare faster with new legislation introduced on March 21. The Patient Access to Care Act includes new measures to reduce administrative burdens…
Family Feud Canada seeking N.S. families to be contestants
HALIFAX: Are you a family of five that has personality, energy, enthusiasm, a competitive spirit? Then Family Feud Canada wants you to apply for their Nova Scotia tapings, expected to…
“Game changer”: Funding for two new baseball fields, football field
FALL RIVER: The need for more baseball fields in the Fall River area so organizers did not need to turn away youth players in the LWF Baseball Association has never…
Munden, Sheehan part of bronze-medal winning U-15 Bearcats
FALL RIVER: Two local major bantam hockey players helped their team to a third-place finish at the N.S. U-15 major hockey provincials in Truro. Chace Munden of Elmsdale and Owen…