Paint it Forward fundraiser scheduled for May 26
BEDFORD/FALL RIVER: A fundraiser in support of Feed Nova Scotia is being planned for this Monday night, May 26. The Paint Nite East Coast event will be taking place at…
Joint Statement from Canada, UK, France on Gaza/West Bank
OTTAWA, ONT.: The following is a joint statement from the leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom and France on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. It was issued…
Construction for traffic calming starting on High Road on May 21
FALL RIVER: HRM is advising residents that they will be carrying out work on High Road in Fall River related to traffic calming. In the notice, posted by Councillor Cathy…
Expect traffic delays as crews make water break repair in Lantz
LANTZ: Residents in the Lantz area are being advised to expect delays due to water main break repairs. The Municipality of East Hants posted Tuesday afternoon that their water team…
HRM residents invited to provide recreation membership options feedback
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to provide feedback on recreation membership options. In August 2024, Regional Council directed municipal staff to explore developing a one membership option,…
N.S. announces free Shingles Vaccine available this month
HALIFAX: Starting May 20, Nova Scotians aged 65 and older can book their free shingles vaccine appointment. The first appointments will be May 28. “Across Canada, nearly one in three…
Twice the legal limit: East Hants man charged with impaired driving following mvc
MILFORD: A 28-year-old East Hants man has been charged with impaired driving following a single-vehicle collision near Milford on May 10. Staff Sgt. Michael Balmaceda said that around 9:30 p.m.,…
KAG purchases Shubenacadie transport company
SHUBENACADIE: A Shubenacadie based trucking company has been acquired by an Alberta company. In a release on May 16, KAG Canada, based in Edmonton, Alta., announced it had bought Fisher…
Mr. Smooth visits GP Vanier for Black Excellence Day event
Story by Journalism intern Paige Dillman FALL RIVER: Georges P. Vanier Junior High in Fall River invited Mr. Smooth to celebrate Black Excellence Day, which was May 15. Vice Principal…
Province provides tips on preparing for Blue-Green algae season
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotians head outdoors in the warmer weather to enjoy the province’s lakes, they should know about and watch for blue-green algae. “Nova Scotia is known for our…