“Crimes of opportunity” on uptick in East Hants, police say
HANTS NORTH/ELMSDALE: Police are seeing a spike in vehicle thefts and stolen property crimes in the Hants North, Mount Uniacke and central Corridor of East Hants. Acting Staff Sgt. Scott…
Aquatic Centre, splash pad to remain closed; repairs continue
ELMSDALE: The East Hants Aquatic Centre and splash pad facilities will remain closed for Fall 2023, the Municipality of East Hants announced on Aug. 29. The closure is as a…
“Surreal experience” for Konigshofer at WSBC Women’s Baseball World Cup
WAVERLEY: Julia Konigshofer had a surreal experience donning the Maple Leaf and representing Canada at the WSBC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group A. Konigshofer, a Waverley resident, and Canada finished…
Keloose 2023 in photos: What a fun time
WINDSOR JUNCTION/FALL RIVER: It was an exciting weekend full of fun and activities for all as Keloose 2023 took place from Aug. 18-20. This year’s volunteer-run festival had events take…
Woman arrested, charged in Fall River gas station armed robbery
FALL RIVER: A 34-year-old Halifax area woman has been charged in connection with a late night robbery at a gas station in Fall River on July 30. Cpl. Chris Marshall,…
Petition started by resident to Save Lake Thomas
FALL RIVER: A concerned resident who lives on Thomas Lane in Fall River has begun a petition calling for a stop to the planned treated effluent pipe going into Lake…
N.S. invests $600,000 towards Futurepreneur program
From a press release: LOWER SACKVILLE: Young entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia will continue to benefit from the support of Futurpreneur through a new $600,000 investment from the province, the Minister…
Peace by Chocolate, Trans Canada Trail partner to support trails impacted by flooding
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: In a heartwarming display of solidarity and civic-mindedness, Peace by Chocolate, asteadfast ally of Trans Canada Trail, is once again leading by example. Following the devastating floods in…
Windsor Junction man charged with child porn, firearm offences
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A 57-year-old Windsor Junction man has been charged with almost two dozen offences related to sexual, firearms, and child pornography. Cpl. Chris Marshall with N.S. RCMP said that…
Moran, Flanagan key U-13 girls Lacrosse national bronze medal win
REGINA, SASK.: Nine local Under-13 girls lacrosse players have returned home form Lacrosse Nationals with a first-ever bronze medal. Team Nova Scotia defeated Saskatchewan 20-1 in the bronze medal game…