Provincial tax refunds for low-income seniors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia sent tax refunds this week to about 20,000 low-income seniors through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. The average refund is $1,532, for a total of…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Air Show Atlantic 2026 takes it’s inaugural flight at Saint John Airport
SAINT JOHN, N.B.: It was media day on Thursday for Air Show Atlantic taking place for the first time ever this weekend at the Saint John Airport. The Laker News…
Mayor Fillmore takes next step on future of the Halifax-Dartmouth ferry system
HALIFAX: A motion was approved by Halifax Regional Council from Mayor Andy Fillmore directing the Chief Administrative Officer to return to Council, alongside the ferry services operational review, with options…
Research Nova Scotia invests more than $1 million to strengthen response to tick borne diseases
WOLFVILLE: Research Nova Scotia (RNS) is investing $1.2 million through its Focused Research Investment (FRI) program to support the development and commercialization of technologies to address tick-borne diseases. The announcement…
Atlantic Canada’s premier celebration of food, farming announces chef line-up
HALIFAX: ROOTED Gala, a first-of-its-kind, farm-to-table culinary event celebrating local food and farming, is proud to announce its exceptional Chef line-up who will transform local farm produced ingredients into plates…
Two men arrested after Lower Sackville assault with a weapon incident
LOWER SACKVILLE: Two 18-year-old men have been arrested by RCMP following an assault with a weapon involving several youths in Lower Sackville. On August 24, at approximately 8 p.m., officers…
East Hants man charged in four separate investigations: RCMP
ENFIELD: A 30-year-old East Hants man has been charged in four separate investigations. RCMP S/Sgt. Mike Balmaceda said the man faces charges as follows: three counts of Possession of Stolen…
Mombourquette releases shared vision to renew N.S. Liberal Party
From a release: DARTMOUTH: After many conversations with Liberal members and listening to their feedback and ideas, Amanda Mombourquette unveiled the first policy pillar of her leadership campaign: It’s Time…
Waverley Summer Concert Series celebrates 10 years of music
WAVERLEY: Ten years, dozens of performers and countless summer evenings on the Village Green, the Waverley Summer Concert Series is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The 2026 anniversary season…
Valley nurses come to aid of airline passenger
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY: A relaxed bachelorette trip became high-altitude intensity for three Nova Scotia Health nurses from Kentville’s Valley Regional Hospital. A mid-morning May 14 commercial flight to Toronto from Halifax…