RONA Elmsdale among three in HRM-area acquired by Adam Barrett group of companies
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale RONA store is one of three that has been purchased by a Halifax-based investment company owned and operated by Adam Barrett.
In a release, Barrett and his group of companies announced they...
VIDEO/PHOTOS; New Bedford-Halifax ferry announced; to cost more than $250 million
BEDFORD: People who live in and around the Halifax area will have a new, environmentally friendly, high-speed ferry service for travel between Bedford and downtown Halifax.The province, along with the federal government and Halifax...
N.S. AG: Province must strengthen over-budget spending process
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia prematurely spent more than $430 million in over-budget spending in the past two years, the province's Auditor General said in a new report released March 5.
As a result, the province must...
Council rejects motion to dispose of a portion of Belnan open space
ELMSDALE: A motion that would have seen part of an open space parcel of land in Belnan disposed of has been rejected by councillors with the Municipality of East Hants.
At its Feb. 28 regular...
HRM issues statement on de-designation locations
HALIFAX: Over the past several weeks, the municipality has been taking a number of steps to provide supports to those experiencing homelessness in our region, and particularly to those sleeping rough in de-designated locations.
Since...
Province cautioned on uncertainty impacting 2024-25 revenue estimates
From a press release
HALIFAX: For the fourth year in a row, Nova Scotia’s Auditor General is cautioning the province about the significant uncertainty impacting its Revenue Estimates.
Auditor General Kim Adair has issued a “caution”...
Newfoundland singer, living in Windsor Junction, newest album features songs dealing with social isolation,...
WINDSOR JUNCTION:A Newfoundland singer who has connections to the local area is set to release her second EP next month.
Madeline, who’s music and information can be found at www.MadelineOfficial.com, released her second single “hold...
N.S. Music Week going to Wolfville this November
WOLFVILLE/HALIFAX: For the first time in the event’s history, Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW) will take place in Wolfville/Mtapan from November 7-10, 2024.
Now in its 27th year, NSMW and Music Nova Scotia bring...
Police issue Fraud Prevention Month tips
HALIFAX: March is Fraud Prevention Month and the Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about the top ten scams in Nova Scotia, based on dollar losses.
Every year, thousands of Canadians fall victim to...
Police investigating “significant” theft of tools in Elmsdale
ELMSDALE: Police are investigating a “significant” theft of tools from a residence in Elmsdale.
Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer with East Hants RCMP, said police received a report of the theft of tools.
The thieve...