RCMP urge residents to keep safety top-of-mind during holidays
LOWER SACKVILLE: As the holiday season is in full swing, residents across the province are being urged to remain diligent and keep safety top-of-mind, N.S. RCMP say.
“Unfortunately, we see a spike in some...
Art project to commemorate African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
HALIFAX: The HRM is inviting residents to the unveiling of an art project to Commemorate the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church and its contribution to the African Nova Scotian Community.
The AME Zion Church...
Police determine sun a factor in three-vehicle collision
ENFIELD: No charges will be forthcoming following a three-vehicle collision in Enfield.
The collision, involving a dump truck and two passenger vehicles, occurred on Renfrew Road on Jan. 12, said East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory...
Affordability to be focus for N.S. Liberals during Spring Legislature session
From a release
HALIFAX: In advance of the 2024 spring legislative session, the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus presented its plan to make life more affordable in Nova Scotia.
“Nova Scotia has gone from being one of...
Minister says province making progress on improving compensation for ECEs
From a press release:
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has reached another milestone in its commitment to design employee benefits and retirement savings options this year for early childhood educators (ECEs) working in licensed child-care facilities and...
Local RCMP looking for volunteers for COP program
FALL RIVER/MUSQ. VALLEY: The RCMP’s community-based crime prevention initiative, Citizens on Patrol (COP), is seeking new volunteers province-wide to help keep communities safe.
The successful program has been running for decades.
The Citizens on Patrol Program,...
PHOTOS: Musical talent showcased at Lockview High
FALL RIVER: It was a night of musical entertainment in the from of students showcasing their love for music on March 27.
The night began with members of the Lockview High band and jazz band...
Emergency Operation Centre being activated, Nova Scotia Power says
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Power will open its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) tomorrow morning, Jan. 10 at 8 a.m. ahead of the latest windstorm expected to hit the province.
“Our team has been monitoring the weather...
Police seek Upper Sackville man on province-wide warrant
COLE HARBOUR: Halifax District RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man who has been charged with offences relating to an incident that occurred on September 9, in Cole Harbour.
Ryan James...
QEII first Canadian location to use Medtronic surgical robot for spinal surgeries
From a release
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health has completed the first spinal robotic surgery in Canada using Medtronic’s MAZOR™ X Stealth Edition.
The innovative robotic arm is controlled by a surgeon during spinal surgeries and...