RCMP provide update into mass shooting investigation
Police decals for cruiser made without business owners permission DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP continues to investigate the incidents of April 18 and 19, an operation that has been given…
Dexter Nova Alliance awarded Hwy 104 twinning project by province; work starts in June
WAVERLEY: A local company is one of two who has been awarded the contract by the province for the twinning of a dangerous section of a Nova Scotia highway between…
And the winners are … Atlantic Journalism Awards announce 2019 recipients
HALIFAX: The Atlantic Journalism Awards (AJAs) announced on May 8 the recipients of the gold and silver awards from their 2019 competition. “Despite having to cancel the gala awards night…
Schools won’t return this year in N.S; last online teaching day June 5
HALIFAX: What many thought as the worst kept secret was confirmed on May 8 by Premier Stephen McNeil and it’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Robert Strang. Many people…
Province releases plan for a new normal in N.S. post COVID19
HALIFAX: The provincial government has released what they plan to use to plan for the province’s recovery from COVID-19. The slideshow of the plan is actually a national framework developed…
RCMP release COVID19 enforcement statistics since May 5
DARTMOUTH: Since May 5, Nova Scotia RCMP has charged 6 people for offences under the Nova Scotia Health Protection and Emergency Management Acts. To date, the RCMP has charged a…
East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce weekly update – May 9
Government Updates On May 5th the federal government announced a $252 million emergency aid package for the agriculture industry to help farmers and food processors safely navigate the pandemic. $77…
Health-care workers get boost of up to $2,000 from new program
HALIFAX: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed extensive demands on front-line health-care workers but the majority did not initially qualify for the federal top-up program. That is why Premier Stephen McNeil…
Statement from the family of Enfield RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson
ENFIELD: The family of Const. Heidi Stevenson issued a statement, through N.S. RCMP, on May 6. “The Stevenson family would like to thank our community, the province of Nova Scotia,…
East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
APRIL 30, 2020 Federal government announces rent assistance program detailsGovernment of Canada announced Friday that the federal government has reached an agreement with all provinces and territories to implement the…