Premier: Government won’t accept MLA pay raise recommendation
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia premier Tim Houston said a recommendation from an independent panel looking into MLAs pay will not be accepted. In a release, Houston said he has written to…
Liberals support government’s decision on nixing MLA raise
From a release from Leader Zach Churchill HALIFAX: The Liberals will support the government’s decision to block a recommended pay increase from an independent panel. The following is a statement…
Independent panel releases report on MLA salaries
From a press release: HALIFAX: Keith Bain, Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, has received the report of the independent panel appointed to review and make recommendations about…
Dartmouth man charged with uttering threats at Laurie Park
GRAND LAKE: A 47-year-old Dartmouth man has been charged with uttering threats after an incident at Laurie Park in Grand Lake late on Saturday night July 16. Halifax District RCMP…
Hants North Jays punch ticket to U-18 AAA nationals
KENNETCOOK: The Hants North Under-18 AAA Jays are heading to Fort Mac to represent Nova Scotia at the nationals. The Jays went undefeated in the Baseball N.S. nationals elimination tournament…
N.S. announces they will cover drug Trikafta for children six to 11
From a release: HALIFAX: Beginning July 18, Nova Scotia has announced it will pay for the cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta for children aged six to 11. “This drug offers the…
From the Firehouse – June calls
Brought to you by: KENNETCOOK: Here are fire calls for the month of June from fire departments across East Hants and Stewiacke. The information in the below is provided to…
PHOTOS: Canada Games team wins Graham Isenor Memorial
LANTZ: Fast pitch action was on tap at Peter Smith Memorial ball field in Lantz over the weekend. The Graham Isenor Memorial fast pitch tournament was held in conjunction with…
Lots of Pan Am Ch’ship hardware for Inner Strength TKD athletes
WELLINGTON: Athletes from Inner Strength Taekwondo returned home from an international competition recently with eight medals. At the Pan Am Championships in Costa Rica, the team of cadets and junior…
Young girl’s quick action credited with saving family from fire
BEAVER BANK: A nine-year-old girl is being hailed as a hero after an early morning fire in Beaver Bank on July 17. Myranda Ringer smelled smoke at approximately 1:30 a.m.…