National Fire Prevention Week running Oct. 3-9
HRM: National Fire Prevention Week runs from October 3 to 9, and this year the theme is “Learn the sounds of fire safety.”Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) encourages all residents to learn the...
N.S., N.B. announce partnership involving SiRT
N.S./N.B.: New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have reached an agreement in principle that would allow Nova Scotia's Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) to act as the police oversight body for both provinces.
The joint announcement...
Woman dies in Lower Sackville collision
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 54-year-old Halifax woman has died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 101 in Lower Sackville that closed the road for several hours on Oct. 4.
At 8:15 a.m. police were notified...
COVID-19: 86 new cases reported Oct 1-3; 94 recoveries
HALIFAX: There were 86 new cases of COVID-19 and 94 recoveries reported by the province since the last update on October 1.
N.S. says there are 67 cases in Central Zone, 13 cases in Western...
Lockview High students disciplined for assault captured on video
FALL RIVER: The students involved in an attack on another student at Lockview High this past week have had disciplinary action handed to them.
The beating, which was recorded on video and posted on several...
Provincial off-highway vehicle pilot project extended
WALTON: Off-highway vehicle riders will be able to continue lawfully accessing trail connections in designated areas with the extension of the Province's Off-Highway Vehicle Pilot Project."We want to encourage safe and responsible use of...
COVID-19: N.S. reporting 77 new cases Sept 29-30; 61 recoveries
HALIFAX: The province is reporting 77 new cases and 61 recoveries over a two day period since the last update on Sept. 29.
There are 51 cases in Central Zone, 13 cases in Western Zone,...
Sexual offense allegations against GPV teacher “deeply troubling” says HRCE
FALL RIVER: A teacher at Georges P. Vanier Junior High in Fall River has been charged with alleged sexual offences.
Justin Ronald Singh Crozier, 30, of Eastern Passage was arrested Sept. 28 after an investigation...
Pet of the Week – Oct. 1, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Oct. 1, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw.
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
Nine Mile River break-and-enter under investigation
NINE MILE RIVER: Police say their investigation into a break-and-enter in Nine Mile River on Sept. 25 is continuing.
East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said officers received a complaint of the break-and-enter that is...