One dog killed after attempt to attack canoers in Elderbank
ELDERBANK: One dog that was threatening two canoers in Elderbank on July 5 was shot and killed by an RCMP officer, while two others who were with it ran off…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Community Days brings community together at concert, fireworks
LOWER SACKVILLE: Music, food trucks, and fireworks culminated the Sackville Community Development Association’s 2025 Community Days. The concert and fireworks had been previously scheduled but were postponed due to rain.…
Public Health investigating cases of measles in Pictou County area
PICTOU COUNTY: Nova Scotia Health is investigating a lab confirmed case of measles in Pictou County with additional contacts who are also ill with measles-like symptoms. Public Health is working…
New health homes coming to HRM, province says
HRM: Three new health homes in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are expected to welcome more than 20,000 people from the Need a Family Practice Registry. The Hobsons Lake Health Home…
Beaver Bank girl wins award, silver medal for project at Canada-Wide Science Fair
BEAVER BANK: Two years ago, Avalon Lively knew nothing about science fairs, let alone conduct her own independent research. “All I had was a passion for the environment, so I…
Halifax conservation pioneer honoured by national conservation organization
HALIFAX: The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) proudly announces that 19 individuals are being awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their exceptional contributions to nature…
New program offers free glasses to N.S. children
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO) recently announced the launch of Eye See,Eye Learn, a program which provides free glasses to children in primary and pre-primary in Nova…
Nova Multi-Fest cultural celebration coming to Alderney Landing in Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH: Nova Multifest returns to Alderney Landing for its eight annual multicultural celebration. This three day festival will take place from July 25 to 27 at Alderney Landing in Downtown…
Beaver Bank man dies in fatal dirt bike collision
BEAVER BANK: A 24-year-old Beaver Bank man has died following a single-vehicle collision that involved a dirt bike on July 5. RCMP say they responded to the call at 1:20…
Edelweiss Air touches down at Halifax Stanfield Airport
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: A new era of transatlantic travel begins today at Halifax Stanfield with thelaunch of Edelweiss Air’s non-stop service to Zurich, Switzerland. Both the airline and the destination…