Elmsdale Fire supports Caring & Sharing food bank
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Volunteer Fire Department is giving back to the community thanks to support from the community. This week, Deputy Chief Mike Wood stopped by the Caring & Sharing…
Funding awarded to researchers focused on addictions, mental health
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is supporting four early-career researchers focused on understanding the addictions and mental health experiences of equity-deserving residents. The research projects focus on: – understanding the mental health…
Province teams up with Horticulture N.S. to extend growing season
HALIFAX: Fruit and vegetable growers are being supported to increase the availability of local produce. The province and Horticulture Nova Scotia are once again offering the Season Extension Enhancement Program…
Nine Mile River man charged in Lunenburg, Shelburne incidents
LUNENBURG COUNTY: A 23-year-old Nine Mile River man is facing multiple charges after fleeing from police in Lunenburg County on May 29. RCMP said that on May 29, at approximately…
Road Builders donate more than $130k to Colchester East Hants Mental Health branch
HALIFAX: TRURO/EAST HANTS: Road builders in Nova Scotia showed their true generosity towards the Canadian Mental Health Association Colchester East Hants branch recently, donating almost $140k to the non-profit organization.…
Driver ticketed for speeding in Maitland area
MAITLAND: An East Hants area motorists learned that they need to slow their roll when driving in a 50 kilometre per hour zone last week. Sgt. Scott MacRae, with East…
Province introduces new Digital Search Confirmations
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who need a Child Abuse Register check for work or volunteering can now receive their confirmation online in as little as three business days.…
Admiral Rock man charged with kidnapping child, sex offences
ADMIRAL ROCK: A 34-year-old Admiral Rock man has been charged with alleged sexual offences against a child that occurred in the community, East Hants RCMP said on June 3. Police…
Foster among Skills Nova Scotia medal winners at national competition
FALL RIVER: Team Nova Scotia delivered an outstanding performance, taking home a total of 13 medals—three gold, six silver, and four bronze from the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), held…
HRM residents invited to Recreation Day events
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in Recreation Day programming on Saturday, June 7. Free activities will take place at recreation centres across the municipality. Residents…