Deagle Gammon wishes Kinsella well in retirement from HRP
FALL RIVER: The local councillor wished retired Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella all the best during a recent interview.
Cathy Deagle Gammon, who represents Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley, said while she didn’t have as much...
Traffic advisory: Hwy 102 North Fall River
FALL RIVER: From the Department of Public Works, as posted SEPT. 18, on their twitter.
"There will be a lane closure on Highway 102 North near Fall River on Wednesday September 20.
"The closure will last...
VIDEO INTERVIEW question 2: Liberal leader Churchill on Yarmouth Ferry study
ENFIELD: During our interview with N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill, we asked him about the province awarding the contract for a study on the Yarmouth Ferry.
In a release, the province said it awarded...
N.S. Power says restoration efforts in full force following Lee
HALIFAX: More than 800 people are working in communities across Nova Scotia to restore power, and more are on the way, after Post Tropical Storm Lee whipped across Nova Scotia Saturday.
As restoration continues, the...
Hants North Food Bank holding Thanksgiving Food Drive
UPPER KENNETCOOK; The Hants North Food Bank has started its Thanksgiving Food Drive.
In a post, the volunteer run Food Bank, located at 7070 Highway2 36 in Kennetcook, is asking residents that when they and...
N.S. announces awarding of Yarmouth Ferry study contract
From a release
YARMOUTH: The province has awarded a contract to consulting firm 21 FSP to do a broad economic impact study on the ferry service between Nova Scotia and Maine.
"We are grateful to all...
Myeloma Halifax march set for Sept. 23 in Bedford
BEDFORD: To help raise awareness and funds for multiple myeloma, a little-known blood cancer, Halifax residents will be participating in the Halifax Multiple Myeloma March on September 23.
It will start at 9:30 a.m., and...
Study: Yukon healthiest province in Canada; N.S., N.B. least healthy
From a release sent to us:
YUKON/N.S.: A recent study by Canadian health experts at lighthousedentalcentre.com found that Yukon is the healthiest province in Canada. They scored an impressive 85.
On the other hand,...
Minister Lohr urges residents to be ready for Hurricane Lee
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are encouraged to make final preparations as hurricane Lee approaches the province.
While current forecast models indicate Lee is weakening, it will still pack a punch. Nova Scotians, particularly those in southwestern...
Historic cabinet changes announced by Premier Houston
From a release
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston announced historic changes to cabinet on September 14.
Twila Grosse, MLA for Preston, joins cabinet as Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and Minister of the Public Service Commission,...