Province raises Pride flag at Province House
From a release: HALIFAX: A symbol of Pride is waving over Province House as of June 28, in Halifax. As part of Pride Month celebrations, Public Service Commission Minister Colton…
Christensen races to checkers in Bandolero feature on Pro Stock card
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Ayden Christensen battled from the rear in the MacFarlands Industrial Outlaw Bandolero feature en route to a checkered flag June 25. The Windsor Junction racer, who has a…
Applications for Property Tax Rebate for Seniors to open July 1
From a release HALIFAX: The province announced June 27 that applications for the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors, which helps low-income seniors with their municipal residential property taxes, open Friday,…
Gilby grabs second place finish in Legends tour race at SSW
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: An Enfield racer came home with a second-place finish during the recent round of the Cross Roads Cycle Maritime League of Legends Tour race at Scotia Speedworld on…
VIDEO: Crowds turn out for Firefighter Fair
MOUNT UNIACKE: The sun broke through and shone down brightly on the Uniacke & District Volunteer Fire Department’s Firefighter Fair parade and fun activities. The community came out in droves…
Two men charged in theft of construction materials in Upper Rawdon
UPPER RAWDON: Two men–one from Sipekne’katik and the other from New Germany–have been charged after theft of construction materials at a property in Upper Rawdon on June 25. East Hants…
“There is nothing better then holding a book in your hands. Holding a book is a beautiful thing.”
FALL RIVER: Put down that cell phone and pick up a book. Those words, from local councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon, were music to the ears of staff from Halifax Public…
Golf tourney in memory of Const. Heidi Stevenson raises more than $7,000 for student bursaries
SHUBENACADIE: The inaugural Const. Heidi Stevenson Memorial Golf Tournament raised more than $7,000 for two scholarships to graduating students at two East Hants High schools. The fundraiser took place May…
“Cascade of wrongs” from HRM to Waverley residents over road closure: councillor
WAVERLEY: The local councillor isn’t mincing words over her disappointment towards HRM staff for not informing residents of Waverley of road work that will mean an upwards of 20-minute detour…
PHOTOS: Sun shines on Milford Fire’s Open House celebrations
MILFORD: Under sunny skies, residents from Milford and area came out to join in on the 80th anniversary celebration for Milford & District Volunteer Fire Department. The event, held June…