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Province announces public housing for Bible Hill

BIBLE HILL: New public housing in Colchester County will give up to 20 people a place to call home.Dave Ritcey, MLA for Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River, on behalf of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John...

What is community solar?

The Nova Scotia government has announced a community solar program. But how is it different from the solar panels you already see on homes? By Sean Kelly, Climate Story Network HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Stroll around most communities...

Rafflebox 5050 fundraiser launched by Track & Turf Field committee

FALL RIVER: A new fundraiser has just launched to help support the HRM Northern Suburban Track & Turf Field in Fall River. The almost $5 million project will be built at Lockview High School, where...

Police warn of “Hit Man Scam” threats being received by resident

EAST HANTS: RCMP are investigating a threatening text that a resident received on March 10. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer with East Hants RCMP, said police were notified that someone had received a threatening...

Survey: Some Canadians considering changes to driving due to affordability

The following is a press release from RATESDOTCA. NOVA SCOTIA: More than one third of Canadian drivers are considering making changes to their current vehicle due to affordability concerns, according to a recent Leger survey...

Hirtle earns Kings-Hants Conservative nomination

KINGS HANTS: Joel Hirtle said he is seeking common sense solutions for residents in Kings-Hants. That’s why the father of two who resides in Coldbrook threw his name in to be the Conservative Party candidate...

Emera Oval closing March 17 for 2023/24 season

HALIFAX: Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval. It will close for the 2023/2024 winter season on March 17. Staff monitor ice conditions throughout each day. If...

Accessibility funding announced for two East Hants projects

LANTZ: Two projects in the East Hants community that will be accessible are receiving funding from the provincial government. In a release from the PC Caucus, the Houston government announced funding for accessibility, paving the...

Police credit Good Samaritan with nabbing impaired driver

LANTZ:  A Good Samaritan who stopped to help a motorist that was pulled off to the side of the road is being credited with assisting RCMP in getting an impaired driver off the road. East...

Man charged with slew of offences after speeding at high rates, swim in Lake...

WAVERLEY: Residents in the Waverley area said there was a lot of excitement overnight Tuesday for the normally sleepy little community. RCMP spokesman Const. Dominic Laflamme concurred. He said a 39-year-old Cheverie man has been...
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