RCMP urge Nova Scotians to watch for, report human trafficking
LOWER SACKVILLE: Tomorrow, July 30, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Human trafficking, which involves the exploitation of people through deception, intimidation, threats or violence, is one of the fastest-growing crimes worldwide, and Nova...
Prom association awards six LHS grads with bursaries
FALL RIVER: The Lockview Prom Association awarded six bursaries recently to graduates of Lockview High who had applied.
There was a call out for applications for the bursaries, which totalled $500 each, and then the...
Firefighters assist in rescue of two men from remote road: RCMP
GORE: Firefighters in the Gore area are being praised for their quick efforts to help two men who needed assistance
East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police were called July 21 to assist the...
Sexual violence survivors to get stronger supports, province announces
From a release
HALIFAX: The province is investing $2.8 million in a new trauma therapy program to support Nova Scotians who have been sexually assaulted.
The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre will deliver the new province-wide program,...
N.S. puts Art Gallery project on hold
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston announced July 27, that the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia build is on hold.
The project was originally expected to cost about $137 million but a recent independent estimate...
Impaired driving leads to charges for slingshot incident in Milford
MILFORD: A 53-year-old Milford man’s driving worried an observant motorist who thought police should be alerted on July 24.
East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police received a report of an impaired driver ...
PHOTOS: Dave Carroll kicks off Village Green’s Summer Concert Series
WAVERLEY: The sounds of a well-known musician from Waverley filled the air on July 17.
In what seemed like only a fitting way to kickoff the Waverley Village Green's Summer Concert Series, Dave Carroll was...
ProsperNova program celebrates East Hants graduates
LANTZ: The graduation ceremony was held recently for those in the ProsperNova Program.
At the Todd Hunter Room in the East Hants Sportsplex, employers who completed the program received their certificates.
ProsperNova was a workforce development...
PHOTOS: Tidefest returns to plenty of fun in East Hants
LANTZ: After a two year hiatus, East Hants Tidefest returned with a bang at the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz on July 15-16.
The event had a bit of fun for everyone from young to...
Police investigating damage caused by slingshot
MILFORD: A caller from Milford informed East Hants RCMP on July 19 that their vehicle had damaged done to it.
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said the victim told police he suspected the damage to his vehicle...