From the Firehouse – Sept. calls
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NINE MILE RIVER: Here’s a look at the fire calls responded to by volunteer fire departments in the East Hants and Stewiacke areas.
Fire departments that provided us with information on calls...
Throne speech focuses on “Solutions for a Healthy N.S.”
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will move forward with solutions that work for Nova Scotians, addressing the problems within the healthcare system and embracing what is possible for the province's economy and future.That was the main...
COVID-19: 99 new cases reported over Thanksgiving weekend; 130 recoveries
HALIFAX: Over the past four days, since Oct. 8, N.S. has had 99 new cases of COVID-19 and 130 recoveries, the province reported in its release on Oct. 12.
Twenty-seven new cases were reported...
PHOTOS: Lots of fun had at FRABA’s annual golf tournament
OAKFIELD: It was a fun day for all at the annual Fall River and Area Business Association golf tournament, held on Oct. 7 at Oakfield Golf and Country Club.
Several members of FRABA took part...
LHS cross country teams continue strong seasons
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High School cross-country team continued its strong season at the recently held Metro Series meet.
Beaver Bank's Abby Lewis led the way on the Intermediate Girls side with a first place...
Pet of the Week – Oct. 8
Here is our Pet of the Week for Oct. 8, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw.
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
Resident credited with getting crosswalk flags installed near school
FLETCHERS LAKE: A local resident is being applauded and credited with ensuring the safety of children in the Holland Road area.
Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon said resident Mike Tamblyn had concerns about school safety and...
Province says business as usual for Fall River Childcare Centre
FALL RIVER: The Minister for the department of Education and Early Childhood Development says it’s status quo for Fall River Childcare Centre, despite online posts to the contrary that the owners are getting nowhere,...
Mount Uniacke man charged with child pornography offences
MOUNT UNIACKE: A 58-year-old Mount Unaicke man has been charged with child porn-related offences after an investigation by the RCMP's Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
In a release, Cpl. Chris Marshall, spokesman with the...
COVID-19: 30 new cases reported Oct. 7; 36 recoveries
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is reporting 30 new cases of COVID-19 and 36 recoveries.
There are 26 cases in Central Zone, two cases in Western Zone and two cases Eastern Zone.
There is community spread in Central...