N.S. AG: Strong leadership, commitment from community required to keep school violence in check
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia's Auditor General said it will take strong leadership and community commitment to ensure safe learning environments in Nova Scotia schools after years of pervasive school violence in a new report.
To get...
Crosswalk flags installed in community of Waverley
WAVERLEY: Three sections of Rocky Lake Drive in Waverley had crosswalk flags installed last month in partnership between Norm Collins of Crosswalk Safety and local community groups.
The flags were installed on March 3 at...
SHeidi, Scotia among names chosen in RCMP’s Name the Foal contest
ENFIELD: An Enfield youngsters winning name is among the nine chosen from across Canada during the RCMP’s Name the Foal contest entry.
This year, the contest took on added significance, with many families staying home...
Doctors who will assist with physician recruitment selected
HALIFAX: Doctors already living and working in the province will now play a lead role in convincing other doctors to practice in Nova Scotia.
Six doctors will serve as MD recruitment leads, participating in site...
N.S. announces delay to Phase 5 reopening due to epidemiology
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia announced Sept. 14 that due to the current epidemiology in the province and Atlantic region, the Phase 5 re-opening in the province will be delayed until Oct. 4, when the proof...
McNaughton to carry PC banner
FALL RIVER: It's official, Dan McNaughton will don the Progressive Conservative colours for the Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank riding in the forthcoming provincial election.
The former RCMP officer was officially acclaimed as the party's nominee on...
UpLift, Public Health partnership sees continued funding for Youth Engagement Coordinators
HALIFAX: Representing a key outcome of the UpLift Partnership, Nova Scotia Health Public Health has announced continued funding for eight Youth Engagement Coordinator positions along with one provincial role.
These positions will empower learners,...
Nominations now open for provincial volunteer awards; deadline to submit March 1
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who want to recognize outstanding volunteers can now nominate people for the 47th Provincial Volunteer Awards.Every year to mark National Volunteer Week, Nova Scotia celebrates volunteers nominated by organizations and communities...
N.S. announces new mental health supports for volunteer firefighters, GSAR
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia's Minister of Addictions and Mental Health said volunteer firefighters and volunteer members of ground search and rescue teams will soon have access to new mental health supports.
The new Nova Scotia Firefighter...
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Easter family event was a “hopping” good time for all
LANTZ: It was a great afternoon of fun and games on Saturday March 23 at the Fieldhouse Dome at the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz.
Three local businesses--Sheila Bianchi The Mortgage Group; DCL Law in...