Nova Scotians invited to share suggestions as budget engagement begins
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are invited to share their suggestions on what should be in the 2026-27 budget – and what should not. “The next provincial budget will be about growing…
From Enfield to Cambodia: Realtor’s journey of grit and gratitude helps Nova Scotians in need
ENFIELD: Don McCooeye recently returned home from an unforgettable trek through the jungles of Cambodia, and with it, a deep sense of gratitude and purpose after raising nearly $8,500 in…
Donations of winter outerwear sought for the Big Give on Nov. 15
ELMSDALE: A final appeal is being put to the community for donations of winter outerwear for the Big Give, set for Nov. 15 in Elmsdale. Donations are only a trickle…
Community planning Keelin Party Nov. 16 in Mount Uniacke
MOUNT UNIACKE: A young boy and his family who is battling Ewing Sarcoma disease is getting a boost from the community. Keelin is fighting Ewing Sarcoma, which is a cancer…
Circular Materials launches extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper in N.S.
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Circular Materials, a producer-led not for profit organization operating in Nova Scotia, will launch extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper on December 1, 2025, marking a…
From the Cruiser
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 116 calls for service. The following is a look at the past week as…
Livingstone’s solid goaltending keys REC girls soccer regional title win
OXFORD: The Riverside Education Centre’s (REC) girls’ soccer team made school history on October 29, capturing the regional championship in Oxford. This completed a rare and remarkable sweep for REC,…
REC boys complete undefeated season capturing regional soccer banner
MILFORD: For the first time in school history, Riverside Education Centre (REC) has captured both the boys and girls School Sport Nova Scotia (SSNS) regional soccer championships, a milestone moment…
Man facing charges of impaired driving after complaints of burnouts
MILFORD: A 23-year-old man is facing charges of impaired driving after police were called for someone doing burnouts. Sgt. Scott MacRae said East Hants RCMP received several complaints of a…
Minister’s statement on Supreme Court of Canada decision
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for…