Courier driver suffers minor injuries in collision with train
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A courier driver sustained minor injuries in a collision between the vehicle he was driving and a train at a private crossing in Windsor Junction on April 1.…
Soucy leads LHS to ladies Field Hockey wins
FALL RIVER: Senior Lily Soucy notched a hat trick, and the Lockview High Dragons opened their Field Hockey season with a 6-0 thumping of Citadel High on March 28. Jada…
East Hants players named to N.S. softball team for Canada Games
LANTZ: Eight East Hants area fast pitch players will get to don the Nova Scotia colours this summer at the Canada Games. Softball Nova Scotia recently announced the players who…
Amendments to personal health information act introduced by province
HALIFAX: The government introduced amendments today, March 31, to the Personal Health Information Act to ensure it remains current and reflects modern practices. “We have an obligation to Nova Scotians…
Province brings forth amendment to Hospital Act
HALIFAX: The government introduced an amendment to the Hospitals Act on March 31, to allow nurse practitioners to admit patients to hospital. “Patients deserve a positive healthcare experience from the…
N.S. introduces legislation to enhance protections for patients admitted for involuntary psychiatric treatment
HALIFAX: Legislation introduced today, March 31, will enhance the protection of patients treated under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act. “These amendments are to protect the best interests and mental health…
Brewing for Ukraine: Nine Locks partners with Ukraine brewery to create charity beer
DARTMOUTH: Beginning March 31, Nine Locks Brewing Company has begun selling a new charity beer, with 100 per cent of the profits going towards humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The full…
Theft of flat deck trailer under investigation by police
MOUNT UNIACKE: Police are investigating the theft of a flat deck trailer from the Mount Uniacke area. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said that officers from the detachment were…
Recruitment underway for municipal boards, committees, and commissions in HRM
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking applications for volunteers to serve on a variety of municipal boards, committees, and commissions. Applications are available at halifax.ca/serve and will be accepted…
Police provide update on man’s bizarre behaviour incident
MILFORD: A concerned witness reported a man’s bizarre behaviour in the Vinegar Hill area of Milford on March 25. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said the witness posted a…