MEH hands out annual Design Awards
ELMSDALE: The 2025 East Hants Design Awards ceremony took place on February 19. The event aimed to recognize and celebrate individuals who have gone above and beyond to enhance the…
Heavy rain, wind expected in N.S. Thursday into Friday
FALL RIVER: A special weather statement was issued by Environment Canada on Wednesday for parts of HRM, including Fall River. The statement is calling for rain, at times heavy, and…
Beaver Bank youth charged in Lwr. Sackville bus terminal stabbing
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 16-year-old Beaver Bank youth has been charged following a stabbing at a bus terminal in Lower Sackville. RCMP say they were advised on Feb. 24 of a…
Province introducing legislation to remove barriers to trade
HALIFAX: Legislation introduced February 25, will help remove barriers to trade and investment between Nova Scotia and other Canadian provinces and territories that reciprocate. The Free Trade and Mobility within…
Pop up market set for March 1 in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Cobequid Food Security Network is excited to announce a pop-up market will be open at Knox United Church in Sackville. The aim of the pop-up market is…
Triple gold performance for Gaudry at AUS track & field championship
MAIN PHOTO: Abbi Gaudry of the Dal Tigers (left) stretches out to leap over one of the hurdles at the AUS Track & Field championship. Gaudry of Windsor Junction won…
Premier agrees with Auditor General, will amend legislation; N.S. AG issues statement
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston and N.S. AG Kim Adair (down below the premier’s statement). “I understand that the original proposed changes to the Auditor…
Housing plan progress exceeds targets in first year, province says
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s five-year housing plan is meeting or exceeding all targets and is getting more people in housing, faster, the Minister of Growth & Development said on Monday. A…
A new chapter: Tolls coming off Halifax Harbour Bridges
From A HHB release HALIFAX: Starting April 1, a major change is coming to Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB). Drivers will no longer pay tolls to cross the Angus L. Macdonald…
McCurdy proud of design selected as St. Barbara contest winner
MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT: A Musquodoboit Rural High School (MRHS) students’ proposal aimed at designing a community space at Touquoy’s lookout area was selected as the winner of the St. Barbara competition.…