From the Cruiser – June 29 – July 6
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ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 92 calls for service between June 29 and July 6.
In a light report this week, S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police continue to look for assistance...
N.S. Health announces COVID-19 drop-in testing options, including Stewiacke July 7
HALIFAX: Several of Nova Scotia Health’s primary assessment centres and public health mobile units are offering drop-in COVID-19 testing to help make this service more accessible.
Testing is open to anyone and may be...
N.S. investing $25 million to increase affordable housing
HALIFAX: Infrastructure and Housing Minister Geoff MacLellan announced today, July 6, the province will invest $25 million to address immediate investments recommended by the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission to increase affordable housing.This investment...
Water main replacement update issued by Halifax Water
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Halifax Water says the significant work being done on the water main at Cobequid Road will take two to three weeks. The work is to replace about 500 metres of water main...
N.S. introduces bilingual stop signs in Acadian communities
HALIFAX: The province will begin installing bilingual stop signs on provincial roads in some Acadian communities this summer."This is an historic moment for our province that strengthens our commitment to French language and culture...
NDP say they’re ready for an election, whenever it’s called
The following is from a release issued by the N.S. NDP
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: Whenever Iain Rankin calls the next provincial election, Gary Burrill and the NDP are ready to share their plan that...
ATV driver sent to hospital after collision on Hwy 101
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: An ATV driver was taken to hospital following a late night collision on Hwy 102, near the Lucasville Road overpass, say RCMP.
In a release Halifax District RCMP at that shortly after 10...
HRM issues statement on removal of temporary shelters
HALIFAX: The HRM has issued a notice advising occupants of temporary shelters located on municipal property that they must vacate and remove all personal belongings. The notice also advises those who installed the temporary...
PHOTOS: A Day of Healing held in support of Residential School Survivors
MAIN PHOTO: Jaylen Lundrigan shows Madison and Rae Williams how to play a Mi'kmaq game during the A Day of Healing event held near the site of the former Shubenacadie Residential School. (Healey photo)
SHUBENACADIE:...
Unions says health-care workers could strike by mid July
A release sent out by CUPE, UNIFOR, and NSGEU.HALIFAX: After hailing health care workers as “heroes” for the past 16 months, the Rankin government refuses to negotiate a deal that will lift many of...