Fall River’s O’Toole named HRM’s new CAO
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: The successor to Jacques Dube as Chief Administration Officer (CAO) of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has been announced.
Regional council announced that they have appointed Cathie O'Toole to the position. She will begin...
Six MEH employees awarded Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
ELMSDALE: Six Municipality of East Hants employees have received the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal.
The six received their medals during the Dec. 13 Executive Meeting of Council at the Municipality of East Hants...
N.S. expanding home heating program, supports for vulnerable
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston announced Dec. 14 that Nova Scotia will be providing more assistance to Nova Scotians struggling with the cost of living increases.
As part of a $100-million effort to help low-...
From the Cruiser- Dec. 6 – Dec. 13
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ENFIELD: Over the past week (Dec. 6-13), officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 93 calls for service.
Here are some of the highlighted calls as provided by East Hants S/Sgt. Cory...
N.S. makes heat pumps free for low-income households; announce more support for others
HALIFAX: Low-income Nova Scotians will get free heat pumps and other home upgrades thanks to a $140-million provincial investment in energy efficiency programs over four years.
The funding will help all Nova Scotians move away...
Location of long-term care facility in Fall River not set in stone
FALL RIVER: The provincial department for Seniors and Long-Term care said that a location for a long-term care facility in Fall River/Waverley area has not been finalized.
That is different than what a release earlier...
RCMP urge residents to keep safety top-of-mind during holidays
LOWER SACKVILLE: As the holiday season is in full swing, residents across the province are being urged to remain diligent and keep safety top-of-mind, N.S. RCMP say.
“Unfortunately, we see a spike in some...
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...