Education department focused on graduation planning: Dr. Strang
FALL RIVER: The Chief Medical Officer of Health for N.S. says that conversations are ongoing with the provincial Department of Education regarding graduation ceremonies this coming June.
At the COVID19 briefing on March 23, The...
Decision to keep spectators from school gyms done with safety in mind
HALIFAX: Limiting spectators from attending games held at high schools will continue as seasons wrap up, Dr. Robert Strang said.
At the March 23 COVID19 briefing, the Chief Medical Officer of Health and Fall River...
N.S. releases budget, with increases set for mental health; environment, long-term care
HALIFAX: The Rankin government's first budget reflects the priorities of Nova Scotians, providing a path to balance in four years, and investments in key sectors such as long-term care, public health, mental health and...
From the CRA: Filing your taxes if you received COVID-19 benefits
From the Canadian Revenue Agency:
HRM: The year 2020 was one the world may never forget. In the face of historic challenges, we all had to make changes to make due. If you, like many...
More transparency, accountability by local government aim of MGA, Charter changes
EAST HANTS/HRM: Government is amending the Municipal Government Act and the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to provide more transparency and increased accountability for Nova Scotians by their local government.
The changes announced today, March 24,...
Houston, PCs promoting Universal Mental Health with new bills
From a press release issued by the NS PC Party
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians have been honest and open about their mental health struggles and demanding better services, even before COVID-19.
With the pandemic and isolation...
Pet(s) of the Week – March 26, 2021
Here is our Pet(s) of the Week for March 26, 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...
Skeeter presented Quilt of Valour
GRAND LAKE: A familiar face in the Grand Lake/Enfield community received quite the presentation last weekend.
Before a small group of family and friends on the deck of his residence,, (William) “Skeeter” Stephens received the...
From the Cruiser – March 16-23
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ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 100 calls for service throughout the municipality during the period of March 16 to March 23.
The following two are the highlighted incidents provided by S/Sgt....
Adjournment granted in case involving Five Mile River man
SHUBENACADIE: An adjournment was requested by the lawyer for a Five Mile River man charged with child pornography offences in late 2020.
In late November 2020, an investigation began by Halifax District RCMP and the...