PHOTOS: Local schools play Santa for Lions Christmas Express
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Lions Christmas Express got a boost this year in their quest to help upwards of 100 less fortunate families in the Fall River area. On Dec. 10,…
Public Health investigating COVID-19 exposure at Hants East Rural High
MILFORD: Public health sent a letter home to parents/guardians of students at Hants East Rural High (HERH) on Dec. 16. In the letter, public health said the exposure at HERH…
Tolls eliminated on Cobequid Pass for N.S.-registered vehicle
COBEQUID PASS: Effective today, December 16, at 11 a.m., the province eliminated tolls for Nova Scotia-registered vehicles using the Cobequid Pass highway. “Our government promised to remove tolls on the…
Dr. Strang provides clarity on COVID-19 exposure close contacts
WAVERLEY: Dr. Robert Strang offered some clarity regarding those who may have come into contact with someone identified as a close contact for a COVID-19 exposure at Waverley Memorial Elementary.…
Health system could feel significant impact if COVID-19 outbreak not managed: Dr. Strang
FALL RIVER: The province’s Chief Medical Officer of health is worried if Nova Scotians don’t manage the current spike in COVID19 cases, including the Omicron virus, it could significantly impact…
MacCormick’s ‘Movember’ brings in $6,000 for men’s health
FALL RIVER: Movember was another success for a local Fall River Man. Rob MacCormick let the mo grow for the month of November, and when he cut it all off,…
Deagle Gammon provides update on Carr Farm development
FALL RIVER: The local councillor recently provided an update and confirmed there are appeal(s) in regarding the Carr farm development. Cathy Deagle Gammon said she met with developer Glen Clark…
COVID-19: 178 cases reported Dec. 15; 113 in Central Zone.
HALIFAX: There are 178 new cases of COVID-19 reported by the province on Dec. 15, with 113 of those in the Central zone (HRM area). Fifty-five cases are in the…
Holiday break begins early for most public school students
HALIFAX: The province announced Dec. 15 that most public school students will start their holiday break after classes end Friday, December 17. In a release, N.S. said that all staff…
Cape Breton man issued ticket for driving the wrong way
ELMSDALE: A wrong-way driver during the snowstorm on Dec. 8 had East Hants RCMP responding promptly on Dec. 8. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said officers were alerted to…