N.S. introduces amendment to cannabis legislation protecting them from unreasonable searches
HALIFAX: The provincial government introduced an amendment Oct. 28 to the Cannabis Control Act to clarify the standard of reasonableness required to search a place or vehicle.In a recent provincial court case, the section...
Waverley, Fall River to get spooky for WCA Haunted Houses Tour
WAVERLEY: The communities of Waverley and Fall River are about to get spooky over the next three nights--but it's all for fun.
The volunteer-based Waverley Community Association (WCA) has organized its annual Haunted Houses Tour,...
Dr. Strang receives prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Award
FALL RIVER: The province's Chief medical officer of health has been presented with a top award from Nova Scotia's Lieutenant Governor.
During a ceremony on Oct. 27, Lt. Governor The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, ONS,...
Town of Stewiacke, EHAA among rec facility grant program recipients
LANTZ/STEWIACKE: Two local community organizations are among the 40 projects across N.S. receiving $1.5 million from the province through its Recreation Facility Development grant program.
The funds from this assist community groups, municipalities, and other...
Province introduces several amendments to Motor Vehicle Act
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act concerning impaired driving, bicycle traffic lights and muffler noise will help improve road safety for all users.The amendments will allow municipalities and the Province to install...
Province announces more planning powers for municipal governments
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Municipalities need the flexibility to improve incentives and remove barriers to building affordable housing in their communities, where it is needed most.
The government is making changes to the Municipal Government Act and...
East Hants RCMP share Halloween safety tips to keep you safe
EAST HANTS: Like their colleagues across N.S., East Hants RCMP have some tips to keep all those trick or treaters safe this Halloween, set for Sunday Oct. 31.
Halloween may still look a bit different...
From the Cruiser: Cybercrime and online scam tips
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ENFIELD: Below are some tips from East Hants RCMP and N.S. RCMP about common cybercrime and online scams, as provided by East Hants S/Sgt. Cory Bushell and N.S. RCMP Cpl. Chris...
Speed humps coming to streets in Capilano Estates, other areas
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Residents are being advised that traffic calming measures are being installed in the Capilano Country Estates, Fall River Village, and Monarch subdivision areas.
The installations of the speed humps in those areas began...
Signed off: Halifax Fire, Enfield Fire announce details of agreement
HALIFAX/ENFIELD: A long-awaited agreement between Halifax Fire and Enfield Volunteer Fire has been signed off on.
The agreement came after several months of discussions and negotiations, complicated by COVID-19 limiting face-to-face meetings so the two...