COVID19: Two cases of U.K. variant identified in N.S.
HALIFAX: Two additional cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 have been identified in Nova Scotia.
The cases were initially reported last month and their samples sent for variant testing at that time.The National...
No word on community-based COVID19 vaccine clinics in HRM, East Hants
HALIFAX: The exact details on locations for community based COVID19 vaccine clinics will be announced later this month
The first community-based clinic for Nova Scotians 80 and older will begin Monday, Feb. 22 in Halifax....
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...
HRM provides service updates with winter storm hitting province
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising that winter conditions are expected this evening into tomorrow, with significant snowfall and high winds.
Crews are monitoring this weather system and are applying salt and brine...
Spectators at sports, events among eased restrictions announced; to begin Feb. 8
HALIFAX: Spectators at some sports and events and larger gatherings allowed were among the public health restrictions announced as being eased.
Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, made the...
RCMP investigating theft of ATV from Wellington
WELLINGTON: Halifax District RCMP is investigating a theft of an ATV from Wellington.
On the afternoon of January 31, the ATV ran out of gas on a trail near Sandy Lake Rd. When the...
Pet(s) of the Week – Feb. 5, 2021
Here is our Pet(s) of the Week for Feb. 5, 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...
SRA pleased with protection of Sackville River – Lewis Lake Wilderness Park
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Rivers Association (SRA) is overjoyed at the announcement by the Nova Scotia government that Sackville River Wilderness Area will soon receive a protected area designation.
“This is absolutely wonderful news”, says...
Police nab 37 impaired drivers in Beaver Bank, Fall River in 2020
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: Thirty-seven drivers were picked up for impaired driving in a pair of local communities during 2020.
According to N.S. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Lisa Croteau, the drivers were nabbed by Halifax District RCMP...
N.S. announces $64.2 million investment in school upgrades
HALIFAX: Modern schools are the heart of growing, vibrant communities, which is why Nova Scotia continues to make significant investments in new school construction and renovations through the five-year school capital plan.The updated 2020-25...