Outdoor rink taking shape thanks to support from community
MAIN PHOTO: LWF Ratepayers Association chair Jay Cameron presents a cheque to Grand Lake ice rink organizer Stephen Kamperman as the rink is built behind them. Also pictured, two volunteers…
Police seek info on forestry equipment fire in Lakelands
LAKELANDS: RCMP have deemed a fire in the Lakelands area on Dec. 13 as suspicious. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said officers were called about the fire, which saw…
Successful food drive in Lakeview for Lions Christmas Express
LAKEVIEW: The community of Lakeview has come through yet again for those less fortunate in their community and surrounding areas. Recently, the community held their annual food drive in support…
N.S. reinstates certain COVID-19 restrictions province-wide
HALIFAX: In light of recent COVID-19 outbreaks and the threat of the new Omicron variant, physical distance and gathering limits are returning to help protect Nova Scotians and the health…
Man arrested for making fake COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination cards
BARRINGTON: RCMP in Barrington have arrested a man for making fake COVID-19 proof of vaccination cards in Barrington. On November 15, police received a complaint of a suspected fake COVID-19…
N.S. announces its covering school milk price increase for students
HALIFAX: Schools play a pivotal role in supporting the health of students. To support student success and well-being, the government is investing $2 million in the new Healthy Schools Fund…
COVID-19 rapid tests available at provincial libraries across N.S for holiday season
HALIFAX: Starting today, December 13, Nova Scotians can pick up COVID-19 rapid test kits at public libraries across the province. “While we stopped recommending general asymptomatic testing a while ago,…
N.S. Health calling patients diagnosed with COVID-19
HALIFAX: To support those diagnosed with COVID-19, Nova Scotia Health continues to work on several initiatives to help patients work toward recovery, and support health care providers caring for patients…
COVID-19 exposure at Lockview High, WMES being investigated
WAVERLEY/FALL RIVER: Public Health is investigating an exposure of COVID-19 at both Waverley Memorial Elementary School and Lockview High. The exposure at WMES is to have occurred on Dec. 7…
Credit Union supports McDonald Sports Park
WAVERLEY: The McDonald Sports Park in Waverley is getting a boost in support from a local financial institution. On Thursday afternoon Dec. 9, Sports Park volunteer Barry Dalrymple was at…