Province announces $4 million investment in road upgrades
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing an additional $4 million in the Rural Impact Mitigation program and equipment to improve roads across the province.
The government had already increased its commitment to the program by...
GPV Band Auction raises money for trip
BEDFORD: More than $3,000 was raised for students in the school band at Georges P. Vanier Junior High.
The band held an auction recently at Riverside Pub & Eatery in Bedford, where almost 100 items...
FRABA’s Light up the Holidays contest map released
FALL RIVER: Holiday lights are shining bright throughout the Fall River area, and the Fall River and Area Business Association (FRABA) wants you to check them out.
About 14 homes in Fall River, Miller...
Check your travel carry-on list twice before hitting the air this holiday season
HALIFAX STANFIELD: Holiday travellers are being asked to check their list twice before getting to pre-boarding security at Halifax Stanfield Airport
From mid-December until the first week of January, there will be more flights bringing...
New online program helps those manage depression, anxiety
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians with mild to moderate depression or anxiety can now get free online coaching and skills development to help them cope.
The province has expanded an agreement with Tranquility, a program that helps...
East Hants Christmas Parade kicks off holidays in Corridor
ENFIELD: The crowds of all ages gathered along Highway 2 from Elmsdale to Enfield to kick the holidays into high gear during the East Hants Christmas Parade.
The holiday parade was organized and sponsored by...
Lions Christmas Express food drive gets boost
FALL RIVER: The local business community is coming through for the Lions Christmas Express Food drive again this year.
The volunteer organization,m which has been around for many years, is looking to feed more than...
Historic first: LHS Dragons capture provincial girls volleyball title
FALL RIVER: For many on the Lockview High girls volleyball team, the provincial championship won Saturday on home court was the culmination of four and five years of playing together.
Sine Grade 7 and 8...
Child suffers life-threatening injuries in East Uniacke ATV crash
EAST UNIACKE: A child suffered life-threatening injuries in an ATV crash on Saturday afternoon Dec. 3.
East Hants RCMP said officers learned that a side by side was crossing standing water when it crashed on...
Holiday season enthusiasm, excitement alive in Shubenacadie
SHUBENACADIE: The holiday season kicked off in Shubenacadie on Friday night.
The estimated 100-plus or so who came to People’s Park on Hwy 2 in Shubenacadie for the early evening tree lighting were treated to...