Homeowner where barricaded person arrested in Waverley clarifies details
WAVERLEY: An incident along Waverley Road on Monday morning left area residents a bit concerned and panicked as to what was going on. Const. Mandy Edwards, with the RCMP, said…
Lantz man charged with impaired driving, attempting to bribe officer after MVC
LOWER SACKVILLE: A single-vehicle collision on Hwy 102 in Lower Sackville has led an 18-year-old Lantz man to be charged with impaired driving and alleged bribery of officers among multiple…
Druhan leaves PC Party; to sit as an independent MLA for Lunenburg West
LUNENBURG WEST: The MLA for Lunenburg West has decided to leave the N.S. PC Caucus after being demoted out of Premier Tim Houston’s cabinet last week. Becky Druhan announced her…
Budget 2025 to invest in Canadian workers, government says in release
From a press release OTTAWA, ONT.: In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. “We are protecting our communities and our…
SWEPS, local scouts, beavers, and cubs plant tree seedlings along Aerotech Connector
WELLINGTON: There was a beehive of activity along the Aerotech Connector, near the pedestrian overpass, on Saturday morning. Approximately 20 beavers, scouts, and cubs with the 1st Riverlake Scouting group…
Construction Safety N.S., MERIT N.S. launch member assistance program to support mental health in construction industry
DARTMOUTH: Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) and MERIT Nova Scotia are pleased to announce the launch of Anchor Point, a new Member Assistance Program (MAP) designed to enhance mental health…
RCMP charge men after theft, flight from police
PICTOU COUNTY: RCMP in Pictou County have charged two men who fled from police in McLellans Brook. On October 23, at approximately 7:25 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report…
Waverley singer Mo Kenney wins two Music Nova Scotia awards
YARMOUTH: A Waverley musician came home from the Music Nova Scotia music & industry awards 2025 this weekend with a pair of awards. Mo Kenney was among the big winners…
Helping others through experience: Dick Jamer’s story
By Lauren MacDougall When Dick Jamer’s wife Jan was diagnosed with dementia, he wasn’t sure where to turn. “I had no idea what the diagnosis meant or what help was…
Nova Scotia Loyal supports local authors, publishers, booksellers
HALIFAX: Just in time for the holidays, the Province is making it easier to discover books written or published by Nova Scotians. Starting October 24, Nova Scotians can receive $10…