One Person One Record issues must be addressed, N.S. NDP says
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender has written to the Health Minister May 5 calling on the Houston government to pause the rollout of One Person One Record (OPOR) and…
Busy weeks ahead for East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce
ENFIELD: As the temperatures warm up for summer, that also means things are about to heat up for the East Hants & District Chamber of Commerce. The organization that advocates…
Kinette Club of Sackville supports Cobequid Community Health Centre foundation
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Cobequid Community Health Centre Foundation has received a boost from a local community organization. The Kinette Club of Sackville has donated $1500 towards the funding of a…
Gypsum mine in Carroll’s Corner receives industrial approval from province
CARROLL’S CORNER: The Antrim Gypsum Project, a low-carbon gypsum mine planned for Carroll’s Corner, Halifax County, has received its industrial approval. The approval allows mine owner CertainTeed Canada Inc. to…
Man arrested on outstanding warrants; additional charges laid by RCMP
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 38-year-old Timberlea man wanted on an outstanding warrant has been arrested by RCMP Lower Sackville. Kristopher Scott Drysdale is also facing additional charges following the arrest, police…
Police lay robbery, assault charges
DARTMOUTH: On May 3 at approximately 3:50 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at Canadian Tire, located at 15 Lemlair Row in Dartmouth. It was reported a…
Funding from PetSmart charities to help N.S. Vet students, pet families across region
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia SPCA has received a total of $200,000 in grant funding from PetSmart Charities of Canada® to further expand access to veterinary care for local pet families…
From the Firehouse – March 2026 calls
Brought to you by: NINE MILE RIVER: Here is a look at the fire department calls for the month of March 2026. The following info is provided from Milford fire;…
Overpass project in Enfield pegged for 2027 completion, “triangle” to be removed
ENFIELD: A new overpass at Horne Settlement Road is moving ahead after Dexter Construction was awarded a $15.7 million contract, but there appears to be a discrepancy between provincial timelines…
Project to gather data to support mineral exploration
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making it easier for companies to explore and invest in the province’s mineral resources by undertaking a modern geophysical assessment of the province. A request for…