HRM DISTRICT 15: Gillis defeats incumbent Russell in Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank in close race
BEAVER BANK/LOWER SACKVILLE: In what some see as an upset, long-time Sackville councillor Paul Russell was defeated by Beaver Bank resident Billy Gillis.
The end result saw a divided new riding of Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank,...
Fire crews quickly extinguish Stewiacke garage fire
STEWIACKE: Minor injuries resulted from a garage fire that spread to a nearby camper trailer in Stewiacke on Thursday night.
Firefighters from Stewiacke, with mutual aid from Hilden, Brookfield, Indian Brook, Milford, and Lantz responded,...
Roulston, Rhyno, Hebb re-elected in East Hants; Dixon wins in Enfield; four elected in...
ELMSDALE/STEWIACKE: For the Municipality of East Hants, three councillors that were on it the last four years will be returning, while a fourth is a familiar face having sat on council once before
Elections were...
STUDENT VOTE: Balcom picked as District 1 councillor; Gillis in District 15; Fillmore as...
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK/EAST HANTS: If it was up to students in District 1 Waverley Fall River Musquodoboit Valley, Chris Balcom would be the new councillor while Andy Fillmore would be mayor.
In Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank, students...
New program supports municipal infrastructure priorities: province
From a press release:
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia municipalities with projects that support growing communities, additional housing and other government priorities can now apply to a new funding program.The Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program...
Nova Scotia opens its budget consultations
From a release
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are invited to submit their ideas for the next provincial budget during the Province’s annual budget consultation.
“As a government, we always value hearing directly from Nova Scotians who help...
Warden Roulston’s last message to council one of being honoured to serve community of...
ELMSDALE: The Warden for the Municipality of East Hants capped off councils final meeting before the Oct. 19 municipal election with a speech directed to the council in general, but especially the four who...
New Tug of War area started for local 4-H clubs
MILFORD: Work on a new Tug of War area has been started at Milford Recreation.
With the help of N.S. Power and Dowell’s Excavation and Backhoe Services, the new pole has been installed at the...
Glenholme man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant: police
GLENHOLME: Colchester County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant in relation to offences that occurred last night in Great Village.
Justin Ray Rushton, 30,...
Plan to support workers, job opportunities announced by N.S. Liberals
From a press release
HALIFAX: As the Houston government forces thousands of public servants back to the office without any rationale, the Nova Scotia Liberals announced their modern plan to improve productivity and support workers...