Long-term care facility at Carr Farm development gets NWCC approval
FALL RIVER: The amendment to allow a 100-bed long-term care facility built as one of the five buildings planned for the Carr Farm development in Fall River was approved by…
Police nab three drivers for impaired-related offences in
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP have arrested three drivers in 24 hours for impaired driving related offences during traffic stops in the Halifax Regional Municipality. In a release, police say…
From the Cruiser – March 2-9
Brought to you by: FROM THE CRUISER – March 2 to March 9, 2021 ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 86 calls for service during the week of March 2…
COVID19 mobile testing unit heading to Stewiacke March 10-12
STEWIACKE: Public Health’s mobile units will be offering community-based testing this week in Stewiacke and Chester. In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova Scotia, Public Health’s Mobile…
Francis makes good first impression with Sea Dogs
BATHURST, N.B.: One Beaver Bank hockey player left a good first impression with his new Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team. Ryan Francis, traded in January from Cape Breton to…
East Hants RCMP investigating use of counterfeit $100 bill in Mount Uniacke
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP are investigating after a counterfeit $100 bill was presented on March 7 at a Mount Uniacke gas station. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, with the Enfield detachment of East…
Lady Dragons keep winning on the court
FALL RIVER: The Lancaster sisters were on a mission on Tuesday night March 9. Grace and Ellie each notched 17 points apiece leading their Lockview High Lady Dragons to a…
Details on summer programming at WJCC being finalized
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Windsor Junction Community Centre (WJCC) volunteer board is finalizing the details for summer 2021. They said they will not be offering full summer registration this summer. There…
OP-ED: N.S. moving in right direction regarding Active Transportation
Submitted by Bicycle N.S. After a year of unprecedented growth in cycling in Nova Scotia, albeit during an unprecedented year of change, Bicycle Nova Scotia (BNS) is pleased to see…
Fall River-area scouts enjoy winter fun in Chaswood
The following has been submitted by the 1st Riverlake Scouts CHASWOOD: The 1st Riverlake Scouts were back outside for another adventure recently at the Chaswood Educational Woodlot. They packed in…