PHOTOS: Maritime Diecast Expo had enthusiasts in their glory at second event
(We are reposting this story due to the website issues this week) FALL RIVER: The second annual Maritime Diecast Expo had close to 30 vendors for enthusiasts to browse on…
IESO N.S. receives federal decisions on needed fast-acting electricity generation projects
HALIFAX: IESO Nova Scotia has received decisions from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada May 15 that determined that the two 300 megawatt fast-acting generation facilities proposed for Marshdale and…
Registration opens for the annual Pepsi Natal Day Parade
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for the 129th Pepsi Natal Day Parade. The parade will take place on Monday, Aug. 3. This annual…
Houston government’s education cuts will hurt students, families: NDP’s Wozney
(We are reposting this story due to the website issues this week) LOWER SACKVILLE: NSNDP Education Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement about the Houston government’s cuts to education…
N.S. contracts water bombers for wildfire season
DEBERT: Nova Scotia will be ready to respond this wildfire season, with four fixed-wing water bombers and a co-ordination plane to provide more protection for Nova Scotians. A contract for…
Driver faces stunting charge after going 61 km/h over speed limit in passing RCMP vehicle
BEDFORD: A driver on Hwy 102 near Bedford thought passing an RCMP vehicle while doing way more than the posted speed limit was a good idea. Well, it wasn’t and…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Feds, province, HRM supporting construction of safe, stable housing for children with Chisholm Services for Children
LOWER SACKVILLE: Eight children who would be under the care of the province will get a chance at a brighter future with two new homes being built by Chisholm Services…
Cobequid Food Security Network connects with Millwood High students at Wellness Fair
LOWER SACKVILLE: Students at Millwood High School gained valuable insights into community health and wellness last Tuesday during the school’s annual Wellness Fair. Local organizations, including the Cobequid Food Security…
Druhan joins N.S. Liberal Party; aiming for leadership run in future
LUNENBURG: The newest Liberal MLA is already aiming to take a run at the leadership. Becky Druhan, who had been sitting as an Independent MLA for Lunenburg West through the…
Firefighters complete Basic Firefighting course to become interior firefighters
ELMSDALE: Fifteen firefighters from East Hants Fire Service and three from Stewiacke fire participated in the Basic Firefighting course with fire control recently. By doing so, this completed the course…