Fire departments team up to help Shumilacke Food Bank
MILFORD: Two local volunteer fire departments came together on the weekend for one cause. With the holidays upon us, and families in need throughout the communities of Milford, Shubenacadie, and…
CFIB: Small businesses appeal to Halifax council for fair property tax policies
From a CFIB release HALIFAX: As the Halifax Regional Council shifts their focus to addressing its $60 million shortfall, small businesses are bracing for the implication this measure will undoubtedly…
Feds, province invest in improving Lawrencetown road impacted by storm surge
LAWRENCETOWN: A section of Route 207 along Lawrencetown Beach will be rebuilt to protect it from the impacts of storm surge and sea level rise. The improvement comes after a…
Environment Canada issues wind warning for N.S.
HALIFAX: Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Dec. 11. In their wind warning statement, posted at 4:43 a.m. Dec. 10 on their website and the Environment Canada App,…
N.S. Power activating Emergency Operations Centre
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Power will be opening its Emergency Operations Centre on Monday, (December 11) at 9amahead of the approaching weather. “Based on the latest weather forecasts we are expecting…
RCMP issue warning of illicit drugs danger after suspected overdoses in Cumberland County
SPRINGHILL/NOVA SCOTIA: RCMP in Cumberland County is warning the public of the dangers associated with illicit drug use. The warning follows two suspected overdoses last week in Cumberland County. Police…
Kids Who Care give back to Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
KENNETCOOK: Success. That’s how the fundraiser for the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission by the Kids Who Care Committee at Hants North Rural High is being described. The community of Kennetcook…
Province announces more supports for those experiencing homelessness
From a release HALIFAX: New initiatives will help ensure the safety and well-being of those experiencing homelessness in Nova Scotia. Trevor Boudreau, Minister of Community Services, said the province wants…
New 96-room long-term facility announced for Tatamagouche area
From a release TATAMAGOUCHE: Seniors in the Tatamagouche area in need of long-term care will have access to modern spaces with the replacement of Willow Lodge home for special care.…
Young Beaver Bank girl shows big heart towards homeless
BEAVER BANK: A young Beaver Bank girl is showing she has a big heart. Charlotte Slauenwhite, a Grade 3 student at Beaver Bank-Kinsac Elementary School, saw those who are homeless…