Province modernizes road maintenance program
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will be able to keep roads smoother and safer with the addition of dozens of pieces of specialized equipment to its maintenance fleet, the Minister of Public…
Suspicious deaths in Fall River under investigation by RCMP
FALL RIVER: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) is investigating two suspicious deaths in Fall River. On June 29 at approximately 3:40 p.m., RCMP HRD responded to a report of a…
Saturday paid on-street parking in Halifax and Dartmouth downtown zones begins July 18
HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and visitors that beginning Saturday, July 18, 2026, paid on-street parking will be in effect on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6…
East Hants organizations among ACCESS-Ability grant recipients announced
RAWDON: A pair of East Hants organizations have received provincial funding to help it strengthen their accessibility. The support will allow them to be able to strengthen accessibility and community…
Graduating Leadership 12 students leave their mark at Hants East Rural High
MILFORD: Long after they have graduated, students walking into Hants East Rural High (HERH) School will be greeted by a colourful reminder of school pride thanks to two graduating Leadership…
Fall River man nabbed for impaired driving after single-vehicle rollover collision
FALL RIVER: A 20-year-old Fall River man has been charged with impaired driving following a rollover in the community, with breath sample readings showing he was nearly twice the legal…
Woman safely rescued in Elmsdale after alleged forcible confinement begins in Moncton: RCMP
ELMSDALE: A woman was safely rescued in Elmsdale on June 23 after East Hants RCMP stopped a vehicle and arrested a 28-year-old Moncton area man in connection with an alleged…
Stewiacke man charged with impaired driving after proactive patrol traffic stop
SHUBENACADIE: A 24-year-old Stewiacke man faces impaired operation and impaired driving related charges following a stop by East Hants RCMP in Shubenacadie on June 18. RCMP Cpl. Jody Simpson said…
School lunch program expands to all public schools
HALIFAX: Students in every public school will have access to healthy, affordable lunches when the final phase of the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program launches in high schools this September.…
Two Fall River youth arrested following weapons complaint
FALL RIVER: Two youths from the Fall River area have been arrested by RCMP following a weapons complaint at a business on Highway 2 in Fall River on June 19.…