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CVITP Release
HALIFAX: As the cost of living continues to rise and the pressing challenges of affordability affects our communities, more than ever it is important that you are not leaving any benefits or...
Pavilion project gets boost from local councillor, business
WAVERLEY: The outdoor pavilion at McDonald Sports Park is two steps closer to reaching its fundraising goal.
At a recent cheque presentation, the Waverley Amateur Athletic Association (WAAA) received $7,000 in support to close the...
N.S. Firefighters 5050 raffle helps Enfield Fire get new gear
ENFIELD: A local fire department is reaping the rewards of support for the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50-50 raffle.
Enfield fire recently purchased 20 new sets of bunker gear to replace damaged, unrepairable, expired gear.
To...
Man charged following Lower Sackville robbery
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 31-year-old man has been charged for his involvement in a robbery which police say turned violent.
The incident happened on March 6 at approximately 6:35 p.m. at a hardware store on...
Dispute over tires results in charges
BELNAN: An 18-year-old Enfield man is facing threats-related charges following an incident in Belnan.
East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said police were informed of an altercation between two individuals on March...
Physician incentive program expanding, N.S. announces
From a release
HALIFAX: The government is expanding its physician incentive programs to encourage more doctors to choose to practise in Nova Scotia, said the Minister of Health and Wellness on March 6.
Financial incentives for...
East Hants Council briefs: Planning Advisory Committee
ELMSDALE: Three planning and development-related items came to council through the Planning and Advisory committee last month.
Councillor Norval Mitchell, who is the chair of the Planning Advisory Committee, informed council of three recommendations PAC...
Province, HRM announce more housing for Bedford West
BEDFORD: More housing is coming to Bedford West as Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) work together to issue a development agreement for a project on Kearney Lake Road.
The proposed agreement is for...
Mental health services funding announced by N.S.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will now have better access to mental health, wellness and addictions support in their communities, the Minister for Addictions and Mental Health announced this week.
The government is providing one-time funding of...
Environment Canada issues special weather statement ahead of messy mix Thursday/Friday
HALIFAX: A special weather statement was issued by Environment Canada on Tuesday afternoon March 5 with anticipated messy mix of weather set to hit Nova Scotia later this week.
The statement is calling for mild...