From the Firehouse – March 2021
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MILFORD: Here is a look at the March calls for volunteer fire departments in Milford; Indian Brook; Enfield; Elmsdale; Kennetcook; Shubenacadie; Stewiacke; Nine Mile River; and Lantz.
Milford Fire responded to 10...
Fall protection awareness campaign for construction industry launched, aimed at employers, workers
DARTMOUTH: Every year, construction workers die on the job or are severely injured as a result of improper fall protection when working at heights across Nova Scotia.
According to data from WCB Nova Scotia,...
Save the Date for East Hants Tide Fest
LANTZ: Mark your calendars East Hants, the volunteer run Tide Fest is back for 2024 with another exciting event planned.
Tide Fest will take place July 12-14 at the East Hants Sportsplex.
A full weekend of...
Deagle Gammon coy on re-offering for 2024 HRM municipal election
FALL RIVER: Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon isn't ready to show her card hand just yet on if she will seek re-election next October 2024 during HRM's municipal election.
She said if she feels good about...
MEH looking for Police Advisory Committee members
ELMSDALE: The Municipality of East Hants is looking for volunteer community members to join the East Hants Police Advisory Committee.
This committee assists Council in working with the RCMP by engaging in regular discussions about...
Province announces more Immunocompromised people eligible for additional COVID-19 vaccine dose
From a release
HALIFAX: More immunocompromised Nova Scotians, including those on dialysis, are now eligible for a three-dose primary series of COVID-19 vaccine and can book an additional dose starting Friday, July 8.
Nova Scotia has...
Province strengthens support for restaurant and bar industry
MAIN PHOTO: Premier Iain Rankin met representatives of the food and beverage sector during a video conference on May 26, (Communications N.S. Photo)
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia government is amending the Liquor Licensing...
Gunning thrilled to get back performing live, beginning at SJUC
FALL RIVER: The look on Dave Gunning’s face as he walked out in front of the crowd at St. John’s United Church in Fall River recently said it all.
It showed how happy he was...
Four more COVID19 vaccine storage sites announced, including in Truro
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: Four more COVID-19 vaccine storage sites will be set up across the province this week as Nova Scotia prepares to expand its vaccination program early in the new year.The cold storage sites...
N.S. SPCA receives grant from PetSmart Charities
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia SPCA has received a $40,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada to prepare more animals in Nova Scotia for adoption.
With the help of this grant, the Nova Scotia SPCA...