Getting attention: Store owner’s simple mention of sign need becomes reality
FALL RIVER: Little did Mehsen Nakad know when he made a mention of the need for sign to grab new residents’ attention of his store’s location to a customer, that the new sign would...
Education department focused on graduation planning: Dr. Strang
FALL RIVER: The Chief Medical Officer of Health for N.S. says that conversations are ongoing with the provincial Department of Education regarding graduation ceremonies this coming June.
At the COVID19 briefing on March 23, The...
N.S. releases budget, with increases set for mental health; environment, long-term care
HALIFAX: The Rankin government's first budget reflects the priorities of Nova Scotians, providing a path to balance in four years, and investments in key sectors such as long-term care, public health, mental health and...
From the CRA: Filing your taxes if you received COVID-19 benefits
From the Canadian Revenue Agency:
HRM: The year 2020 was one the world may never forget. In the face of historic challenges, we all had to make changes to make due. If you, like many...
Pet(s) of the Week – March 26, 2021
Here is our Pet(s) of the Week for March 26, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw:
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
Skeeter presented Quilt of Valour
GRAND LAKE: A familiar face in the Grand Lake/Enfield community received quite the presentation last weekend.
Before a small group of family and friends on the deck of his residence,, (William) “Skeeter” Stephens received the...
N.S. presents update on COVID19 vaccine Immunization Plan
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The province is on track to give every person who wants a COVID-19 vaccine in Nova Scotia their first dose by the end of June.
"We have taken a steady and measured...
WCA looking for community members to join them
WAVERLEY: The Waverley Community Association (WCA) is looking for a few good women and men from its community to join the non-profit, volunteer organization.
In a post on its Facebook page, the WCA says residents...
Province announces clean technologies in Agriculture investment
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Rankin government is investing $5 million over two years in projects that increase Nova Scotia's year-round food production, reduce emissions and reduce the amount of food imported.
Premier Iain Rankin made...
VIDEO: Parade atmosphere greets move of house in Wellington
WELLINGTON: If you were in Wellington on March 14, you could have been mistaken with the thought that there was a parade going through the small community on Hwy 2.
Instead, it was the hauling...