Fun to be had at Winterfest at Shubie Park this Saturday afternoon
DARTMOUTH: It’s going to be a festive good time this Saturday in the Dartmouth area. At Shubie Park, it will be Winterfest – a Winter Tree Lighting in Februrary. People…
International travel drives increased traffic at Halifax Stanfield in 2025
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: With a record number of international destinations on its route map, making it the most internationally connected airport of its size in North America, Halifax Stanfield International…
Nova Scotia, Massachusetts sign agreement for offshore wind energy
BOSTON, MASS.: Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an agreement February 4, to work toward Nova Scotia supplying the state with clean energy from offshore wind. New…
RCMP warning of counterfeit $50s appearing across Nova Scotia
LOWER SACKVILLE: Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section is warning the public about an increase in counterfeit $50 Canadian bank notes being circulated throughout the province. In the past month,…
New first-time homebuyers program reduces minimum down payment
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: A new program launched February 3 will make it easier for Nova Scotians to become homeowners, faster., the provincial Housing Minister said. Through the First-time Homebuyers Program, the…
Year in Review: Wong reflects on 2025 progress, eyes infrastructure and growth in 2026
FALL RIVER: The MLA for Waverley–Fall River–Beaver Bank said the past year delivered meaningful progress for the community, while 2026 will need to focus on infrastructure, housing, and supports for…
Maggie Andrew, DeeDee Austin each receive three ECMA award nominations
SYDNEY, CAPE BRETON: Two musicians from the Fall River/Waverley area are among the nominees for the 2026 East Coast Music Awards. This year’s ECMA’s will be held May 20-24 in…
GP Vanier French Immersion students turn up the heat for trip fundraiser
FALL RIVER: The smell of homemade chilli, and the buzz of conversation, filled the cafeteria at Georges P. Vanier School as Grade 8 French Immersion students hosted a successful chilli…
Fall River’s Emma Archibald realizes Paralympic Games dream
OTTAWA, ONT.: A dream years in the making is now reality for Fall River’s Emma Archibald. Archibald, a Lockview High alum, has been officially nominated to Canada’s Para nordic skiing…
PHOTOS: Support Special Olympic Athletes in your community
FALL RIVER: Some Special Olympic Athletes with the Sackville-Bedford Bravehearts took time Saturday to show their creative side. Owen and Sam Lirette and Quinn Hawley stopped by the Tim Hortons…