EHS donates decommissioned ambulance to Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
LOWER SACKVILLE: In partnership, EHS and Tri-Star Industries Ltd. have donated a decommissioned EHS ambulance to Souls Harbour Rescue Mission.
It will be used to help people in need in communities around Halifax Regional Municipality...
Stranded motorist rescued by East Hants RCMP during snowstorm
NINE MILE RIVER: Two people and their pet dog who were stranded on an East Hants road during the Nor’easter Feb. 3 were rescued by two officers who waded through the high snowfall to...
HRM issues statement on closing, de-designating some encampments
HALIFAX: HRM announced Feb. 7 it is closing and de-designating five of the 11 designated locations because better options now exist.
The province of Nova Scotia and service providers have identified indoor sheltering and...
RCMP issue warning for residents to be wary of large snowbanks
ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP have put out an advisory over large snowbanks and urging residents to be cautious when travelling in their vehicles.
Const. Preston Burns said Department of Public Works personnel and private plow...
Impressive World Cup debut for Emma Archibald
MARTELL, ITALY: A Fall River cross-country skiier has had an impressive debut on the World Cup circuit.
Emma Archibald competed with Nordiq Canada’s world cup para nordic team at events in Toblach, Italy, and Martell,...
WCA happy to support Outdoor Pavilion project at Sports Park
WAVERLEY: The outdoor Pavilion at McDonald Sports Park in Waverley is taking shape.
As contractor crews took a break from working on the Pavilion last week, volunteers with the Waverley Amateur Athletic Association (WAAA) who...
Snowfall, blowing snow warnings continue for central N.S.
NOVA SCOTIA: The snowfall warning and blowing snow advisory issued by Environment Canada continues on Monday for Central Nova Scotia.
The snowfalll, which started on Friday, has made for many cancellations and very treacherous road...
HRCE, CCRCE, CSAP announce school closures for Feb. 5
HRM/EAST HANTS: The snowy weekend weather that has lingered into the start of the week has forced schools to close for the day, Feb. 5.
On Sunday afternoon, Halifax Regional Centre for Education, ...
Students needs, government priorities targeted in agreements with universities
HALIFAX: New one-year funding agreements with the province’s 10 universities will cap tuition increases and spur more action on student housing, the Minister responsible for Advanced Education said.
The bilateral agreements for 2024-25 also tie...
East Hants community making dreams come true for goalie McKay
LANTZ: The generosity of East Hants residents has shone brightly yet again.
Goalie Callie McKay has been holding a fundraiser as she aims to raise enough to head down to showcase her skills in the...