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PHOTOS: Holiday cheer enjoyed in Waverley

WAVERLEY: It was a fun afternoon at the Waverley Legion Dec. 10 as Christmas on the Green took place. Those attending the Waverley Community Association-organized event had plenty of games, music, and a visit from...

Community of Lakeview, schools collect food for Christmas Express

LAKEVIEW: The community of Lakeview stepped up for its 28th year, collecting two full truck beds of food for the Lions Christmas Express. In Lakeview, the food collection took place on Dec. 4 beginning...

N.S. announces plans to protect 9,300 hectares of Crown land

From a press release MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Nova Scotia is investing an additional $20 million to help protect more of Nova Scotia's land and water and designating another 9,300 hectares of Crown land for the benefit...

Speed reduced: Section along Fall River Road lowered by HRM

FALL RIVER: Motorists will notice some fresh new speed signs along Fall River Road. On Dec. 12, HRM announced that the speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour on the stretch from Garden View Drive...

New investments from N.S. support caregivers in long-term care facilities, at home

From a press release HALIFAX: Long-term care facilities and home-care agencies will receive increased funding to help ensure ongoing, responsive care for seniors and other Nova Scotians relying on their services. Nova Scotia announced Dec. 8...

Province announces $4 million investment in road upgrades

HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing an additional $4 million in the Rural Impact Mitigation program and equipment to improve roads across the province. The government had already increased its commitment to the program by...

Sipekne’katik elder among Human Rights Awards recipients

HALIFAX: An elder from Sipekne'katik (near Shubenacadie) was among four Nova Scotians and three groups presented with N.S. Human Rights Aeards at an event held Dec. 9 in Halifax. The award honour the work...

Premier Houston, provincial counterparts across country discuss healthcare; invite PM to meeting

From a press release WINNIPEG, MB.: Building strong health care services now, and in the future, is a top priority for Canada’s Premiers. They met virtually today to discuss challenges faced by their respective health...

GPV Band Auction raises money for trip

BEDFORD: More than $3,000 was raised for students in the school band at Georges P. Vanier Junior High. The band held an auction recently at Riverside Pub & Eatery in Bedford, where almost 100 items...

From the Cruiser – Nov. 29-Dec. 7

Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week (Nov. 29 to Dec. 6), officers East Hants RCMP responded to 87 calls for service. VEHICLE FIRE  On December 2, East Hants RCMP received a report of a...
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