FRABA hosting annual community skate on Heritage Day Monday
LOWER SACKVILLE: Get your skates sharpened and come on out for a fun time of skating at the Sackville Arena. The Fall River and Area Business Association (FRABA), in partnership…
Porter airline slides off runway at Halifax Stanfield after landing
HALIFAX STANFIELD: A Porter aircraft arriving from Toronto slid off the runway at Halifax Stanfield Airport on Wednesday night as snow fell. The plane became disabled after landing at Runway…
Gillis urges motorists to be cautious around potholes on Old Sackville Road
LOWER SACKVILLE: Councilor Billy Gillis said the potholes on Old Sackville Road are “atrocious.” He has spoken with staff from HRM and they were to put up signs on Wednesday.…
Police investigating impaired-driving related fatal collision in Digby area
DIGBY COUNTY: RCMP officers in Digby are investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred in Ashmore. On February 8, at approximately 9:15 p.m., RCMP, EHS and fire services responded to…
Strong cross-level collaboration between Wozney, Gillis, Clark benefitting Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: In Lower Sackville, residents are seeing a refreshing example of elected officials putting people first by working closely across different levels of government, even when they represent different…
Firefighters get hands-on training dealing with horses in case of an emergency
BELNAN: When Nine Mile River Volunteer Fire Department members get called to an emergency, they’re trained for a lot, but not every call involves people. That’s why the department spent…
Province, NSCC launch Institute of Skilled Trades
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are launching the Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) to provide students and apprentices with modern training and equipment to develop…
N.S. Power announces new President, CEO; Peter Gregg headed to new role with Emera Inc.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Power has announced a leadership transition on Feb. 10. A new President and CEO will be appointed to lead the utility, which has been committed to serving…
Photos/Video: Shubie Park Winterfest brings out the crowds
DARTMOUTH: The community came out in big fashion on Saturday afternoon at SHubie Park. The Shubenacadie Canal Commission hosted their annual Winterfest at Shubie Park, complete with sledding, snowman making,…
Significant snowfall forecasted for Wednesday-Thursday from Alberta Clipper
ELMSDALE: An Alberta Clipper expected to move into the Nova Scotia region on Wednesday and into Thursday is expected to possibly bring significant snowfall. In a Special Weather Statement issued…