Province announces next steps to reopen; support for businesses announced
Press Release HALIFAX: Beginning next week, businesses that closed as a result of the public health order can start to open, although measures to ensure physical distancing and social gathering…
MacInnis ready to retire from East Hants municipal politics
SHUBENACADIE: Residents of Shubenacadie will not see a familiar name on the ballot when they vote this October—pending any change in scheduled municipal elections due to COVID19. Pam MacInnis, who…
“Ditch Divers” Hart brothers keeping Fall River community clean
FALL RIVER: Instead of sitting at home being bored and so they had structure during the COVID19 shutdown, two Fall River brothers put the free time they had to much…
RCMP respond to three thefts in Oakfield
OAKFIELD: With the warmer weather, many people are getting out to enjoy the beaches and trails. Unfortunately, this also includes thieves looking for crimes of opportunity. On May 25, Halifax…
Police arrest impaired driver with child in vehicle
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 26-year-old Middle Sackville man faces impaired driving charges after a concerned caller contacted police in regards to a possible impaired driver. A child was located inside the…
Fall River singer wins Quake Matthews competition
GRAND LAKE: A Fall River/Grand Lake musician is making good use of the COVID19 downtime to hone her singing skills, and it showed in one recent competition. Kennedy Austin, a…
SCDA working on memorial park for three shooting victims
SHUBENACADIE: A proposal to create a memorial in Rex McCoul Park in Shubenacadie for three of the 22 shooting victims from the rampage on April 18-19 is getting enthusiastic reviews.…
Local #NovaScotiaStrong t-shirt designer ‘overwhelmed’ at response
Karen Dean of Middle Musquodoboit has raised $60,000 in fundraiser MAIN PHOTO: Kim Parker (from left); Karen Dean; and her youngest daughter, Kacey, proudly don their Nova Scotia Strong emblazoned…
Fall 2022 target date for Wellington Connector completion
WELLINGTON: While the project is currently on hold to get more information gathered, an official with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) said the aim is to have…