REPOST: VIDEO: Nov. 26 is Beaver Bank Kinsac Lions Parade of Lights
BEAVER BANK: Santa Claus is coming to Beaver Bank this Sunday night. The Beaver Bank Kinsac Lions Parade of Lights will take place from Barrett Lumber to the Beaver Bank…
CFIB: Fall sitting leaves N.S. small businesses in rearview mirror
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The 2023 fall sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature has resulted in very little for small businesses in Nova Scotia, the CFIB said in a release. Eight out…
Wildfire Disaster Financial Assistance Program applications now open
From a release: HALIFAX: The Disaster Financial Assistance Program is now open for municipalities and others who suffered uninsurable losses as a result of this year’s wildfires in Halifax Regional…
Fines for dumping on Crown Lands increases
HALIFAX: Dumping one’s garbage on Crown Lands will now end up costing the perpetrator more. N.S. Natural Resources and Renewables Minister Tory Rushton announced on Nov. 17 that anyone caught…
N.S. supporting entrepreneurs through startup hub Volta
From a release HALIFAX: The province is supporting Nova Scotia entrepreneurs through new funding for startup hub Volta. Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development, announced an investment of nearly $3.8…
Seven drivers stopped for impaired driving in Fall River, Beaver Bank
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Police caught seven motorists for impaired driving in the Fall River/Beaver Bank area among the 349 nabbed province-wide over a three-month period. N.S. RCMP say that one…
St. Rose of Lima CWL holding fundraising Christmas Bazaar
FALL RIVER: A fundraising Christmas Bazaar is set to help raise money for worthy causes in the community on Dec. 9. The St Rose of Lima CWL will be holding…
Province issues warning to customers after Maritime Fuels files for bankruptcy
HALIFAX: The province is warning customers of Maritime Fuels to take steps to stop any pre-scheduled payments after the company declared bankruptcy this week. Customers on a prepayment plan for…
Nominations now open for 2024 HRM Volunteer Awards
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Volunteer Awards. The annual event puts a spotlight on residents that have made a difference in…
RCMP arrest Truro Heights man on child pornography charges
TRURO HEIGHTS/ENFIELD: A 49-year-old Truro Heights man has been arrested for child pornography offences following an investigation by N.S. RCMP’s provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay, with…