NEW: COVID19 cases tally sits at 147; 20 new cases announced
HRM: As of today, March 31, Nova Scotia has 147 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Twenty new cases were identified Monday, March 30. Most cases are connected to travel or a…
Halifax District, East Hants RCMP responding to COVID19 non-compliance calls
FALL RIVER: The RCMP in the Halifax District and East Hants areas, like their counterparts with Halifax Regional Police, have been responding to non-compliance calls in recent days. Cpl. Lisa…
Vanier skiiers grab provincial title
FALL RIVER: The Georges P. Vanier Junior High Vipers have repeated as girls NSSAF ski race provincial champions. The team, which includes (first names only were available): Lillee, Charlotte, Jessica…
UPDATED: Bitars issues statement following NSHA advisory of possible COVID19 transmission
ELMSDALE: A statement from Bitar’s:“To our valued customers and residents of East Hants: It has been brought to our attention by the Nova Scotia Public Health Authority that one of…
NEW: five new COVID19 cases; public health confirms one case linked to community transmission
HRM: As of today, March 30, Nova Scotia has 127 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five new cases were identified yesterday, after more than 600 tests were processed. While most cases…
COLUMN: Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita Ashton, Elmsdale Vet
Jessica Bennett: How do we heal rough pads on our dog’s paws? Is it normal for dogs to get rough pads in winter? Dr. Juanita: Thanks Jessica for the great…
Praising Dr. Strang: Community says thank you to one of their own
FALL RIVER: Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is getting plenty of praise across the province for his handling of the COVID19 pandemic, but none more close-to-the heart than…
Honk-a-thon: Community lifts Wellington girl’s birthday spirit
WELLINGTON: Amelia Garrison’s ninth birthday party was looking like it would be “the worst birthday ever” because of the Covd19 pandemic making waves across the world. However, her neighbourhood community…
Holland Road music program earns $10,000 MusiCounts award
FLETCHERS LAKE: The students in the music program at Holland Road School will be feeling the lasting effects of a $10,000 award from MusiCounts Canada for years to come. Officially…
UPDATED: two staff, two residents at Magnolia test positive for COVID19
ENFIELD: In the press conference on March 30, Dr. Robert Strang confirmed two residents and two staff at the Magnolia tested positive for COVID19. This comes a day after a…