One dog killed after attempt to attack canoers in Elderbank
ELDERBANK: One dog that was threatening two canoers in Elderbank on July 5 was shot and killed by an RCMP officer, while two others who were with it ran off…
Public Health investigating cases of measles in Pictou County area
PICTOU COUNTY: Nova Scotia Health is investigating a lab confirmed case of measles in Pictou County with additional contacts who are also ill with measles-like symptoms. Public Health is working…
Heavy rain forecasted for Tuesday in N.S.
ELMSDALE: Environment Canada issued an updated Special Weather Statement for Tuesday July 8 in Hants County and other areas of Nova Scotia. It was updated at 3:52 pm on July…
Halifax Water urges residents to clear storm drains, catch basins, culverts with heavy rain forecasted
HALIFAX: Residents are being advised by Halifax Water that the heavy rainfall forecasted for Tuesday will create surface-level run-off. This increases the risk of localized flooding, especially if storm drains…
New health homes coming to HRM, province says
HRM: Three new health homes in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are expected to welcome more than 20,000 people from the Need a Family Practice Registry. The Hobsons Lake Health Home…
Beaver Bank girl wins award, silver medal for project at Canada-Wide Science Fair
BEAVER BANK: Two years ago, Avalon Lively knew nothing about science fairs, let alone conduct her own independent research. “All I had was a passion for the environment, so I…
New program offers free glasses to N.S. children
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO) recently announced the launch of Eye See,Eye Learn, a program which provides free glasses to children in primary and pre-primary in Nova…
Beaver Bank man dies in fatal dirt bike collision
BEAVER BANK: A 24-year-old Beaver Bank man has died following a single-vehicle collision that involved a dirt bike on July 5. RCMP say they responded to the call at 1:20…
Three Halifax-area AI businesses receive federal investment from ACOA
HALIFAX: Three businesses that are accelerating artificial intelligence adoption as it helps them spur economic growth have received more than $2.5 million in federal funding. The investment from the federal…
Local businesses, Fourth Lock teaming up to raise money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
FALL RIVER: A pair of local businesses are teaming up this July and August with a well-known restauraunt in Fall River. The Fourth Lock, located on Hwy 2 overlooking the…