NDP says united, Team N.S. approach needed during Spring sitting
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender: “As the spring sitting of the legislature begins, New Democrats know that we need to be united, not divided.…
Two East Hants RCMP officers recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medal
ENFIELD: Two East Hants RCMP officers have received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their significant and long-standing contributions to Canada. At a ceremony on Jan. 13,…
N.S. plans largest-ever new public housing investment
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is building more public housing to provide safe, affordable homes for about 600 more Nova Scotians. Growth and Development Minister Colton LeBlanc announced today, February 13, that…
New security measures put in place for QEII emergency department
HALIFAX: New security measures are coming to the QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department to keep patients, families and care providers safer. Beginning Friday, Feb. 14, anyone entering the emergency department’s…
New schools in Bedford, Dartmouth part of updated five-year school capital plan
From a release BEDFORD: New schools in Bedford and Dartmouth are part of Nova Scotia’s five-year school capital plan, ensuring all students have modern learning spaces that will help them…
N.S. small businesses urge government to deliver on promised tax cuts ahead of spring sitting, budget
From a release: HALIFAX: As MLAs return to Halifax for the first sitting of the 65th General Assembly, small businesses are looking to the government to follow through on their…
Drugs, weapons seized after search warrant execution
PICTOU COUNTY: Five people have been arrested after the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) seized drugs and a weapon from a Pictou residence during a search warrant…
Local youth with NSYWE to perform with Stadacona Band at MSVU
FALL RIVER: Local youth with the NSYWE will be performing a special concert on Saturday night Feb. 15. The youth, several from the Fall River/Wellington area and attend Lockview High,…
Fire destroys Grand Lake home; woman gets out with minor injuries
GRAND LAKE: Firefighters battled the frigid winter weather at a house fire late on Monday night in Grand Lake. Shortly before 10 p.m., fire crews from Station 42/43 Wellington/Grand Lake…
Woman dead, two others sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries following Lower Sackville MVC
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 50-year-old woman is dead and two others were sent to hospital with life-threatening following a single-vehicle collision on Monday morning in Lower Sackville. The collision shutdown a…