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...
N.S. following federal requirements for international travellers
HALIFAX: The province announced that beginning July 5 International travellers can come to Nova Scotia following federal requirements. The move aligns N.S. with the federal government's approach to easing border measures for international travellers.All...
UPDATED: RCMP arrest two after Fletchers Lake home invasion
FLETCHERS LAKE: Two men have been arrested by Halifax District RCMP following a brazen home invasion in Fletchers Lake on July 2.
RCMP Cpl. Adam Jackson said in a release that police were called to...
Significant work to begin on water main impacting Waverley, Windsor Junction area
WINDSOR JUNCTION/WAVERLEY: Beginning tomorrow, July 5, Halifax Water and its contractors will undertake "significant work" on the water main in the Cobequid Road/Glendale Avenue area of Lower Sackville.
The work will see Halifax Water replace...
Be bear aware: Busy season for sightings in Fall River, Waverley, Beaver Bank
WAVERLEY: The Fall River, Windsor Junction, Waverley, and Beaver Bank areas has seen a busy bear season to date, says an official with the Department of Lands and Forestry in Waverley.
Butch Galvez, Wildlife Technician,...