COLUMN: When we hear racist sentiments, we must challenge it
By Nancy Stapleton, a Fall River resident As a privileged white person, I can choose to turn off the news, stop scrolling through Twitter and pretend that what’s happening in…
Camping season, Wildlife Park set to open in June with safety measures
SHUBENACADIE: The Shubenacadie Wildlife Park and Nova Scotia’s 20 provincial camping parks are set to reopen in June with new measures in place to ensure Nova Scotians can safely enjoy…
Province announces more steps to reopen; gatherings increased to 10
Press Release HALIFAX: Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia, announced today, May 29, a new gathering limit of 10 and more…
Matt Mays holding virtual concert for N.S. SPCA
DARTMOUTH: JUNO-award winning singer/songwriter Matt Mays is hosting a virtual show in support of the Nova Scotia SPCA. The fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 at 9:00pm ADT. All…
COVID19: Canada Day in Enfield/Elmsdale cancelled; Hay Days revised
ENFIELD: Two local events held to celebrate Canada Day in East Hants have been impacted by COVID19 and the health order surrounding it. In Enfield/Elmsdale, King Lion Perry Colley confirmed…
Road construction in Beaver Bank, Fletchers Lake
FLETCHERS LAKE: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that road construction will take place on Windgate Drive on Friday, May 29. Crews will be on site from 9 a.m.…
Dillman’s Bridge, Hydes Bridge replacement projects receive provincial stimulus spending
LANTZ: Bridges in Meagher’s Grant and Lantz are among the infrastructure projects receiving provincial investment dollars, announced May 27 by Premier Stephen McNeil. In a release, the province says up…
Province announces next steps to reopen; support for businesses announced
Press Release HALIFAX: Beginning next week, businesses that closed as a result of the public health order can start to open, although measures to ensure physical distancing and social gathering…
MacInnis ready to retire from East Hants municipal politics
SHUBENACADIE: Residents of Shubenacadie will not see a familiar name on the ballot when they vote this October—pending any change in scheduled municipal elections due to COVID19. Pam MacInnis, who…