Public access restricted at Laurie Park due to vehicle bridge work
GRAND LAKE: Public access to Laurie Park in Grand Lake will be restricted from February 9 – 13 for work on the vehicle bridge at the park entrance. A contractor…
Province maintains position on N.S. Power’s rate request
HALIFAX: The province continues to urge the Nova Scotia Energy Board to reject the residential electricity rate increase proposed by Nova Scotia Power for 2026–27. The utility submitted its response…
Photos/Video: Ninth annual Susie McDonell Memorial Trivia Night fundraiser
ENFIELD: Teams dressed up and used their brains to answer the tough questions that awaited them during each round at the annual Susie McDonell Memorial Trivia Night fundraiser. The fun…
In Community: Rest, skiing, and those who make it possible
The following is a column from Rev. Michael Tutton. To remain alive, we need rest. Sometimes, it’s simply the common meaning of the word: we lie down, cease motion, stop,…
Cole Butcher partners with Riverside Speedway for NASCAR Truck Series sponsorship
ANTIGONISH: Riverside International Speedway management announced Feb. 5 a partnership with Nova Scotia’s Cole Butcher as he embarks on a full-time NASCAR racing career, starting on February 13 at Daytona…
N.S. announces new program to support local beef
HALIFAX: New funding for Nova Scotia cattle producers and processors will increase local beef processing and help producers manage their production costs. Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow announced the support February…
Milford Meltdown taking place this weekend
MILFORD: A weekend of fun is ahead in Milford with the annual Milford Meltdown taking place. The events begin Friday night Feb. 6 with the Beefy Weiner planning to have…
RCMP investigating youths for sexual offences following hockey hazing incidents
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Three youths have been arrested as part of a sexual assault investigation related to hazing incidents involving a hockey team in the Truro area, Colchester County RCMP said.…
Penguins clinch Jr C league regular season championship with weekend wins
LANTZ: A pair of weekend wins helped wrap up the regular season N.S. JR C hockey league championship for the East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins. The Pens picked up victories…
StFX researcher developing technology to make brain health more accessible to rural areas
ANTIGONISH: Exciting developments in the field of brain health will make this care more accessible to people in rural Nova Scotia and beyond. StFX Psychology professor Dr. Erin Mazerolle is…