N.S. takes action to increase housing, protect tenants
HALIFAX: Affordable, safe housing is crucial for a healthy society, quality of life, attracting new residents, social equity and growing the economy. Nova Scotia needs to build more housing and…
Dr. Strang to receive Honorary Diploma from NSCC
FALL RIVER: The Good Doctor will be recognized by the Nova Scotia Community College with an Honorary Diploma this weekend when they honour the Class of 2021. Dr. Robert Strang,…
RCMP investigating alcohol as possible factor in collision
UPPER NINE MILE RIVER: Alcohol may have been a factor in a single-vehicle collision in Upper Nine Mile River on Oct. 16. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said upon…
Enfield man enters not guilty pleas on child sex abuse-related charges
ENFIELD: One of two Enfield men charged with child sex abuse-related offence has pled not guilty to the charges. In Shubenacadie Provincial Court on Oct. 18, the lawyer representing Carlos…
Police lay further child porn, sexual exploitation charges against man
MOUNT UNIACKE: Nova Scotia RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has laid further charges related to child pornography and sexual exploitation against a Mount Uniacke man. In a release,…
HRM issues statement on collaboration with N.S. on housing solutions for municipality
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding its intent to work with the Province of Nova Scotia to ensure the recommendations from the Affordable Housing…
One last kick: Alford happy to be back playing darts in her final year
Beaver Bank resident and Lockview High senior eyeing Team Canada spot BEAVER BANK: For Emily Alford, she’s back in her happy place. After COVID-19 restrictions and health guidelines put her…
MacDonald-Miles continues having fun with Halloween Hunger Heroes Food Drive
FALL RIVER: The Halloween Hunger Heroes food drive is back for a sixth year in Fall River Village. Organized by Sarah MacDonald-Miles, better known as the girl that owns Links…
Fall River man nabbed for impaired driving after Belnan crash
BELNAN: A 33-year-old Fall River man has been charged with impaired driving following a collision along Hwy 214 in Belnan on Oct. 6, East Hants RCMP say. In his weekly…
Memorial garden created, featuring tribute benches for Shubenacadie victims of N.S. mass shooting
SHUBENACADIE: As you get out of your car at Rex McCoul Park in Shubenacadie, you once were greeted by a gazebo and lots of green grass. Now, just beyond the…