SWEPS begins blue-green algae project work on local lakes
FALL RIVER: A local volunteer group is getting some assistance towards its blue-green algae project from the local councillor.
On a beautiful sunny June 15, along Kinsac Lake on Fall River Road, Councillor Cathy Deagle...
Halifax Water reporting potentially discoloured water in Waverley, Fall River, WJ
FALL RIVER/WINDSOR JUNCTION: Customers in the communities of Fall River, Waverley, Windsor Junction, Miller Lake, Frame, Silverside and Lakeview may experience temporarily discoloured water as a result of work in the area earlier today.
Customers...
COVID-19: N.S. reports 689 new cases, long-term care outbreak on Dec. 23
HALIFAX: Today, December 23, Nova Scotia is reporting 689 new cases of COVID-19.
There are 498 cases in Central Zone, 55 cases in Eastern Zone, 79 cases in Northern Zone and 57 cases in Western...
WCB N.S. charting new course with commitment to protect more
From a release
NOVA SCOTIA: With new leadership, a new vision and improving and much more financial stability than ever before, WCB Nova Scotia is setting out to protect more Nova Scotians and more workplaces...
Vehicle damaged during altercation in Shubenacadie
SHUBENACADIE: RCMP are investigating a report of a vehicle being damaged in Shubenacadie.
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said East Hants RCMP responded to the call on Aug. 28 after a complaint had been called into the...
Mobile primary care clinic for those displaced by wildfires
UPDATE: Mobile primary care clinic for those displaced by Tantallon/Hammonds Plains fire
NOTE ADDITIONAL DATE AND TIME BELOW
Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has opened a drop-in clinic for those displaced by the Tantallon/Hammonds...
Final component installed: Village Green re-development completed
WAVERLEY: It may have taken eight years, but the development of the Village Green in Waverley is now officially complete.
Recently, the last part of the redevelopment of the Village Green was installed—some play equipment,...
Mental health grant recipients announced by province
HALIFAX: The provincial government is investing more than $850,000 of federal Safe Restart funding in mental health support for 28 organizations across the province, recognizing the importance of mental health to Nova Scotians' overall...
St. Margaret’s church planning fundraising dinner
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GRAND LAKE/OAKFIELD: Spring is in the air! It has been a long year (or more)! Vaccinations are underway!
N.S. is the safest place in North America. Public...
Childcare centre owners announce closure, blaming province’s “complete and utter mess”
FALL RIVER: The owners of Fall River Childcare Centre has announced they will be closing their doors next month.
Molly Young and Lindsay Awalt, once passionate for the job they do, said in a statement...