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Province adds heart attacks, more cancers to Firefighters’ Insurance Coverage

HALIFAX: Workplace injury insurance for firefighters and their families will soon cover more types of cancer and heart attacks. Nova Scotia announced on March 22 it is acting on its commitment to increase presumptive coverage...

Province announces construction of new N.S. Centre for Curling Excellence

TIMBERLEA: The new Nova Scotia Centre for Curling Excellence facility to be built in Timberlea will impress Nova Scotians and visitors, with the help of a provincial grant, the province said May 8. “This...

From childhood dream to reality: Gracie MacIntyre becomes new RCMP officer

MAIN PHOTO: Gracie MacIntyre of Enfield is presented her RCMP badge by her dad Const. Peter MacIntyre and Const. Deidre Ndiyae after graduating. (Submitted photo) ENFIELD: Gracie MacIntyre knew what she wanted to become since...

Province urges residents for information in wildfire investigation

UPPER TANTALLON: The province is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of last year’s Upper Tantallon/Hammonds Plains wildfire.The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables has gathered a considerable amount of information, including...

Dartmouth man charged with drug trafficking-related offences

COLCHESTER COUNTY: RCMP in Colchester County has charged a man with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking following a theft from a hardware store in Truro. On November 13, at approximately...

From the Cruiser – Jan. 10-17

Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week (Jan. 10 to 17), East Hants RCMP responded to 92 calls for service. RCMP RESPOND TO MVC’s Over the past week, East Hants members responded to 24 collisions,...

PHOTOS: Local schools play Santa for Lions Christmas Express

WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Lions Christmas Express got a boost this year in their quest to help upwards of 100 less fortunate families in the Fall River area. On Dec. 10, volunteers with the Lions Christmas...

Health Canada awards $1.1 Million in funding to evaluate the impact of the Human...

NSHA Release HALIFAX: Health Canada’s investment through its Organ Donation and Transplantation Collaborative, whose mandate is to help make transformative changes in organ donation and transplantation systems across Canada. They have has awarded $1.1 million to...

Inspiring young Fall River boy honoured with national award

ADVERTISEMENT https://youtu.be/BgwfX7scXFg FALL RIVER: A young Fall River boy who is an inspiration to many has been recognized with a national award from Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Blake Brien had a visitor come to his families St. Andrews...

Community council turns down proposed Beaver Bank development

BEAVER BANK: A development application for an apartment building in Beaver Bank has been denied following discussion at North West Community Council. At the meeting on Jan. 16 at Beaver Bank-Kinsac Community Centre, community residents...
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