One person escapes Cooks Brook fire uninjured: HRM Fire official
COOKS BROOK: One person escaped unhurt from an early morning fire in a mobile home trailer in Cooks Brook on Oct. 4, fire officials say. Shortly after 3 a.m., Halifax…
Quick response in Beaver Bank prevents further fire damage
BEAVER BANK: The quick response of firefighters prevented further damage from a fire in the wee hours of Oct. 4 on Galloway Drive in Beaver Bank. Gord West, District Chief…
HRM Fire wants residents to be safe in the kitchen
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is encouraging residents to assess their kitchen for fire safety. National Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 4-10 and the theme this…
WCA aims to bring awareness of speeding with installation of signs
WAVERLEY: A simple tweet from a local Waverley resident has led to the purchase of three speed signs for the Waverley Community Association (WCA) aimed at bringing a form of…
Statement from East Hants Sportsplex on COVID19 restrictions
EAST HANTS: The East Hants Sportsplex has issued the following statement, Oct. 3, to its user and clients after parents of some minor hockey players posted online that no parents…
Locals, including Dr. Strang, set to rappel for Make-A-Wish
BAYERS LAKE: Four local residents, including the provincial chief medical officer of health, are set to become like Spiderman–all for a good cause this weekend in Downtown Halifax. Dr. Robert…
Waverley Heritage Museum hosts virtual Concert Series
WAVERLEY: The familiar musical sounds of a well-known singer from Waverley emanated from the Waverley Heritage Musuem on a humid Wednesday night, Sept. 30. Dave Carroll, Kim Dunn, and the…
Weapon involved in Fletchers Lake break-and-enter
FLETCHERS LAKE: RCMP say a weapon was used in a supper-time break-and-enter into a home in Fletchers Lake on Sept. 25. Cpl. Lisa Croteau, of Halifax District RCMP, provided details…
Suspects steal TV in Fall River break-and-enter
FALL RIVER: Police are investigating after a break-and-enter into a residence in Fall River. Halifax District RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Lisa Croteau said police received a report of the incident on…
OP-ED: Tax reform needs to be center-piece of COVID19 economic recovery strategy
By Keith Brown Business leaders across the country believe Canada’s post-COVID economic recovery will be driven by business and as government considers how best to address this unprecedented challenge, significant…