Youth gain employment experience locally thanks to Canada Summer Jobs Grant
FALL RIVER: A Fall River youth is one of the many that have benefited from being hired locally through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.
This past summer the Fall River Dairy Queen, one of many...
Province brings forward legislation to address power rates, profits
From a release:
HALIFAX: Amendments to the Public Utilities Act were introduced October 19, aimed at protecting ratepayers from power rate increases related to Nova Scotia Power's general rate application now before the Nova Scotia...
Police arrest five youths for Middle Sackville area assault
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Five youths have been arrested by police after an investigation into a group assault in the Middle Sackville area in early September.
Cpl. Chris Marshall, with N.S. RCMP, said the alleged group assault...
Const. Heidi Stevenson’s name added to Fallen Peace Officers Monument
MAIN PHOTO: The Stevenson family flanked by two RCMP officers, pause to honour their mom and wife, and the officers colleague, Const. Heidi Stevenson. (Healey photo).
HALIFAX: It was an afternoon of emotions for many...
PHOTOS: Annie’s Tea another success
WAVERLEY: It was another fun and successful Annie's Tea on Oct. 15.
According to organizers, there were many residents of the Waverley and surrounding community who came out to the Waverley Heritage Museum for...
PHOTOS: Bingo fundraiser held for Inner Strength TKD athletes
WELLINGTON: A dreary day outside couldn't stop the fun from being had at Inner Strength TKD in Wellington on Oct. 15.
A Backyard Bingo fundraiser for the black belt competitive team was held, with a...
From the Firehouse – Sept. calls
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MOUNT UNIACKE: Here is a look at the calls for the month of October for local volunteer fire departments in East Hants and Stewiacke.
Information is as provided by participating departments in...
RCMP arrest man after milk truck stolen in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE:A 25-year-old man has been charged by Halifax District RCMP after he was caught after stealing a milk truck from a parking lot in Lower Sackville on Oct. 17.
Cpl. Chris Marshall, spokesman with...
Lions Christmas Express help those in Musquodoboit Valley after Fiona
FALL RIVER/MUSQ. VALLEY: The aftermath of Hurricane Fiona hit the Musquodoboit Valley area hard, with some residents who live in that area of the province facing prolonged power outages.
That’s where a community group on...
Lantz, Gore fire; Halifax SAR receive government funding
"They put countless hours into training and responding to emergencies. This funding will help ensure they have the tools and equipment needed to keep them safe."
Among those receiving financial support were Lantz Fire ($20,000);...