N.S. calls on feds to ensure telecommunications co-operation, transparency
From a news release
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston is calling on telecommunications companies to be more collaborative with the Emergency Management Office (NSEMO) and transparent with Nova Scotians, and for the federal government to hold...
Minister of L’nu Affairs statement on National Truth and Reconciliation Week
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Karla MacFarlane, Minister of L'nu Affairs.
September 26-30 is Truth and Reconciliation Week in Canada, a time to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and honour residential...
NDP: NSians left without phone, internet during storms
From a news release
HALIFAX: While Hurricane Fiona ripped across much of the province over the weekend people could not connect with family, friends, and neighbours because vital cell service was not available.
This same...
Most HRCE, CSAP schools return; CCRCE; CBVRCE remain cancelled Sept. 28
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: N.S. has announced that most students who attend class at Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) schools and Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) will return on Sept. 28.
However, for schools where...
Additional funding support for residents impacted by Hurricane Fiona announced by N.S.
From a release
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who have been severely impacted by hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the province.
Premier Tim Houston announced Sept. 26 a variety of supports at a news conference.
"Yesterday, I...
NSians can apply for Disaster Financial Assistance for Hurricane Fiona damage
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can apply for disaster financial assistance related to damage from hurricane Fiona starting September 26.
The province's Disaster Financial Assistance Program is designed to help Nova Scotians, municipalities, small businesses and not-for-profit...
Public schools in HRCE, CCRCE, SRCE, CSAP cancelled Sept. 27
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: The province announced Monday afternoon that public school classes are cancelled Tuesday, September 27, in Halifax Regional Centre for Education, Strait Regional Centre for Education and Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education.Classes...
DeeDee Austin’s musical journey continues with 16, three Music N.S. nominations, upcoming concert
FALL RIVER: DeeDee Austin is continuing to make inroads on her journey as a Nova Scotia musician.
The Indigenous artist, who calls Fall River, was recently nominated for four Music Nova Scotia awards. She is...
Suspects in near collisions on Hwy 1 sought by police
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP are working to identify the suspects who were behind the wheel of a vehicle that almost caused several collision along Highway 1 near Mount Uniacke.
East Hants RCMP Sgt. Martin Roy said...
From the Cruiser – Sept 13-19
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ENFIELD: Over the past week (Sept. 13 to Sept. 19) East Hants RCMP responded to 91 calls for service.
The following are highlight calls as provided by Sgt. Martin Roy.
TRAFFIC HAZARD
On September...