Oakfield, Dollar Lake, Laurie Park set to open
GRAND LAKE: One local provincial park is set to open today May 17, while two others that are camping parks will be opening for the summer season in a couple…
Fine for illegal burning increasing to $25,000 during wildfire season
HALIFAX: Beginning May 16, Nova Scotia has increased the fine for violating daily burn restrictions to $25,000. Premier Tim Houston made the announcement in a release issued on May 16.…
Wellington girl recognized for school contributions with Citizenship award
FALL RIVER: A Wellington girl feels honoured to have been selected as an HRM Citizenship Award winner for her school. Megan Hart, a Grade 9 student at Lockview High, was…
Waverley native appointed Chief Conductor of Iceland Orchestra
WAVERLEY: A native of Waverley who performs overseas has been elevated to a new role by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra (ISO). In a release on her Facebook page, Barbara Hannigan…
“This is the beginning.” Autism Action Plan just a start, hopes Executive Director
BEDFORD: The first-of-its-kind in Nova Scotia Autism Action Plan announced by the province on Wednesday morning in Bedford is just the start, hopes the Executive Director of Autism Nova Scotia.…
East Hants RCMP officer meets his match – a duck
MILFORD: It was a fun shift at work on May 15 for an East Hants RCMP officer. Const. Andrew Ouellette, the School Safety Officer for East Hants, found himself making…
Free classes for seniors being offered in Wellington
WELLINGTON: Seniors looking to learn computer skills; relax with yoga; and show off their artistic side can do all that in one spot. The Wellington-Fletchers Lake Station House will be…
N.S. NDP: Houston government must commit to keeping health care public
From a release HALIFAX: The N.S. NDP say as walk-in clinics close and Nova Scotia’s family practice wait list surpasses 15 per cent of the population, the government under Premier…
PHOTOS: Author bookshop and reading an enjoyable weekend for all
MILFORD: It was a great couple of days at the East Hants Writers Federation annual bookshop and reading. The event took place in the basement at Milford Rec Hall on…
Hard work pays off for Lockview High students Kerr, Gaudry
FALL RIVER: Two Lockview High students feel honoured to have been nominated and selected from amongst their peers for a prestigious provincial award. Madeleine Kerr of Fall River and Cate…