New Halifax Regional Police Chief announced
From a press release HALIFAX: Halifax Regional Council today approved the recommendation by the Board of Police Commissioners to appoint Don MacLean as the next Halifax Regional Police Chief. The…
Feeling iced: News of no ice at Sackville Arena a surprise for all, including local councillor
LOWER SACKVILLE: The sudden announcement Tuesday afternoon that the Sackville Arena will not be putting its ice in this winter has caught many by surprise—even the local councillor. Paul Russell…
Mason hearing concerns on transit, traffic during visits to Fall River area in campaign to be mayor
Housing and affordability top issue Mason hearing about across HRM WAVERLEY: Three main topics are the clear concerns of the majority of people in the Halifax Regional Municipality being heard…
Deagle Gammon seeking re-election, looking to make improvements to riding
WAVERLEY: Cathy Deagle Gammon has made it official – she will seek re-election to represent Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley on HRM Regional Council. Deagle Gammon is one of three names on…
From the Cruiser – Aug. 1, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 110 calls for service. The following is just a couple of the highlighted calls…
Premier asked about pause on immigration nominee program
BEAVER BANK: The temporary hold on applications from workers seeking immigration for working in the food and accommodation sector is impacting several local food industry-related businesses. Premier Tim Houston was…
HRM launches anti-black racism grants program
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality has established a new Anti-Black Racism (ABR) Grants program to increase the African descent community’s capacity to address anti-Black racism through grassroots projects and initiatives.…
N.S., PEI sending fire crews to assist in Jasper, Alta.
ENFIELD: Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are sending a joint fire crew to help with out-of-control wildfires in Jasper, Alberta. “Our friends in Alberta are fighting fast-moving, out-of-control wildfires,…
Province issues request for proposals for tourism marketing services
HALIFAX: The province is looking for professional tourism marketing services to support activities promoting Nova Scotia as a vacation destination. A request for proposals for a tourism marketing agency of…
Porter Airlines expands Las Vegas service with new service to Ottawa and Montréal
From a press release: TORONTO, ONT.: Porter Airlines is offering two new winter seasonal routes connecting Eastern Canada to the vibrant city of Las Vegas, catering to increased demand for…