Province announces panel on housing members
HALIFAX: Former cabinet minister Geoff MacLellan will chair the panel on housing in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), a joint planning task force created this fall to address housing challenges in…
Kennetcook man faces mischief charge after damaging lawn
WHITE SETTLEMENT: Spinning up the grass on a lawn in White Settlement has landed a Kennetcook man with a court date. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police were…
Lantz man faces assault, impaired driving charges
ELMSDALE: Returning to where he allegedly committed an assault added an additional charge for a 43-year-old Lantz man. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police were called on Nov.…
Province encourages NSians to be winter ready
HALIFAX: The Department of Public Works is encouraging all Nova Scotians to prepare themselves and their vehicles for winter conditions before the snow starts to fall. “As Nova Scotians, we…
Zonta Club holding 16 Days of Activism events
HALIFAX: The screens at Rogers Square in Halifax will be highlighting Zonta’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from November 25 until December 1 in support of the Zonta…
GPV student among winners in Ghost Story writing contest
FALL RIVER: Kayleigh Monette doesn’t like scary stuff, like ghost stories. However, that didn’t stop the Wellington girl from entering a recent contest held by Halifax Regional Public Libraries. Monette…
Police credit watchful neighbours for Upper Sackville break-and-enter arrest
UPPER SACKVILLE: Watchful residents helped keep their community safe by reporting a break and enter which led to the arrest of a 44-year-old man yesterday evening. Cpl. Lisa Croteau, spokeswoman…
“Hauliday” Toy Drive underway at local businesses
FALL RIVER: Several local businesses are taking part in an annual tradition – a Toy Drive for those at the IWK and the Boys and Girls Club. Junk Works Halifax…
Santa to pose with pets in support of Caring and Sharing food bank
ELMSDALE: Santa will be visiting all the furry friends of East Hants Animal Hospital and their humans. The Elmsdale-based business will be holding a Santa Pet Photo Fundraiser on Dec.…
No one injured in school bus, vehicle collision
ENFIELD: None of the 13 students or driver on a school bus involved in a morning collision in Enfield were injured. Halifax District RCMP Cpl. Lisa Croteau said police were…