Cause of garage fire in Beaver Bank undetermined
BEAVER BANK: Fire investigators have been unable to determine the cause of a large garage fire on Pine Brook Drive in Beaver Bank on April 19. Fire crews were dispatched…
Be prepared when weather strikes
Emergency Preparedness Week held May 5-11 WAVERLEY: When bad weather strikes, it’s the provincials Emergency Management Office time to respond. But even before that, residents can do their part when…
PHOTOS: Station 45 firefighters hone training skills
FALL RIVER: Volunteer firefighters from Station 45 in Fall River honed their extrication skills using Jaws of Life and cutters, plus other essential tools, during some firefighter training on May…
WomenActive-NS recognizes leaders in promoting women
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia women and girls were celebrated at the fourth annual WomenActive-NS Trendsetter Awards on April 27. At the sold-out event, a fundraiser for WomenActive-NS and held at The…
Youth cleanup
DARTMOUTH: Sarah MacDonald-Miles of Fall River and a group of her Sea Cadet Bandies collected garbage in front of the Hampton Gray School in Shearwater last week to show their…
Love of math showing for Maria Mihai
FLETCHERS LAKE: Maria Mihai’s nickname as “The Calculator” seems fitting for someone who’d rather sit and answer math questions than play Fortnite or other video games, like her peers. Mihai,…
Noise, speed among concerns heard for Wellington Connector
Most residents at first session of open house seem positive on project WELLINGTON: The first look at the design of the Wellington Connector was greeted with much fanfare and positivity,…
Being a volunteer firefighter brings satisfaction to Wellington, Grand Lake members
HRM Fire stations looking to community to add new blood WELLINGTON: Making a difference in your community can make you feel satisfaction, and that’s what several local volunteer firefighters from…
Volunteers honoured for giving back
HRM hands out awards April 10 during National Volunteer Week DARTMOUTH: Volunteers from across HRM were recognized for their sacrifice of giving back to their respective communities at the HRM…
Beaver Bank among electoral boundary recommended changes
BEAVER BANK: The community of Beaver Bank will be moved into one riding, joining fully with Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank, under recommended electoral boundary changes made by the Electoral Boundary Commission.…