N.S. open applications for Seniors Care Grants
HALIFAX: Starting September 1, seniors can apply to the annual Seniors Care Grant program, which helps with expenses that allow them to stay in their homes longer and improve their…
Drivers urged to be more vigilant as kids, school buses return to roads
ELMSDALE/MOUNT UNIACKE: Children return to school next week, and that means school buses are back on the road. Acting East Hants RCMP Staff Sgt. Scott MacRae said many kids will…
Online mental health support platform helps with students’ back-to-school stress, anxiety
HALIFAX: As youth head back to school and university, they’re dealing with added stress and anxiety to their already full plate. That’s where Togetherall, an online mental health support platform,…
NS NDP: Government should ensure clean air in public buildings; workplaces, schools
HALIFAX: As families prepare for students to return to the classroom the NSNDP is calling on the Houston government to address concerns around clean air in workplaces, public buildings, and…
“Crimes of opportunity” on uptick in East Hants, police say
HANTS NORTH/ELMSDALE: Police are seeing a spike in vehicle thefts and stolen property crimes in the Hants North, Mount Uniacke and central Corridor of East Hants. Acting Staff Sgt. Scott…
Province invites Nova Scotians to help shape Environmental Assessment process
From a press release HALIFAX: The province is inviting Nova Scotians to provide their ideas, suggestions and solutions on how to improve the Province’s environmental assessment process. Large industries and…
Release cell service gap report, Liberals say to Houston government
From a release sent by the N.S. Liberal Party EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: The recent announcement by the Houston government on hurricane preparedness has created more questions than answers when it comes…
Low-income Nova Scotia seniors to receive tax refund cheques
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is returning almost $17 million in provincial income tax to seniors in the province through its Guaranteed Income Supplement rebate program. More than 11,000…
HRM seeking Youth WORX program applicants
From a release LOWER SACKVILLE: HRM is seeking applicants for the Youth WORX Program. Youth WORX offers 24 weeks of paid job and life skill building experience for youth ages…
Truro fire holding Walk in our Boots event
TRURO: A Walk in our Boots fundraiser is being scheduled for Truro on Sept. 23. The Truro Volunteer Fire Brigade and Truro Fire Service are organizing the event, which will…