From the Cruiser – Jan. 11 – Jan. 18
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 84 calls for service between Jan. 11 and Jan. 18. East Hants S/Sgt. Cory Bushell provided a look at a…
Thefts from vehicles in Nine Mile River, Belnan being investigated
BELNAN: Police are investigating several reports of thefts from vehicles in the Belnan and Nine Mile River area. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police received the reports on…
COVID-19: One death, 13 new admissions, eight discharges, 415 new cases Jan. 18
HALIFAX: The province is reporting 13 new hospital admissions and eight discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 80s in Eastern Zone…
N.S. announces 2022-23 five year highway plan
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will invest nearly $500 million in capital spending on its highways, bridges and roads in 2022-23. The Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan includes more than 150 major construction…
Chamber gearing up for annual Trivia Night fundraiser Feb. 8
EAST HANTS: Get your teams put together and hone your trivia skills as the East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce presents its annual trivia night fundraiser in memory of…
Crews expected to break ground soon on Aerotech Connector
WELLINGTON: The Minister of the Department of Public Works provided an update on when crews are expected to break ground for the Aerotech Connector. During the post-Cabinet virtual media scrum…
COVID-19: four deaths, 15 new hospital admissions; 12 discharges; 495 new cases
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is reporting 15 new hospital admissions and 12 discharges and four deaths related to COVID-19 since the last update on January 14. The deaths were:— a man…
House fire victim assisted by Red Cross volunteers
INDIAN BROOK: The victim of a weekend house fire in Indian Brook is receiving lodging assistance. In a tweet, the Canadian Red Cross said the fire on Meadow Brook Road…
N.S. expands COVID-19 booster eligibility; more Pfizer appointments added
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses to include anyone 18 years of age and older. Booster doses are administered at least 168 days after the primary…
Beaver Bank, Fall River men charged with stunting; Cooks Brook man faces impaired driving charge
FALL RIVER/WAVERLEY: Two drivers from the Fall River and Beaver Bank areas are facing stunting charges, while a Cooks Brook man was stopped for an expired plate and ended up…