WCB Nova Scotia announces first rate cut in a generation
In balance with improved benefits for workers, rate reduction puts $75 million back into the economy HALIFAX: WCB Nova Scotia announced today that it is lowering the average employer rate…
Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for May
HALIFAX: Regional Police in Halifax charged 50 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of May. Of the 50 drivers, 32 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance…
LWF Archives to hold open house June 15 in Fall River
FALL RIVER: If you want to know more about the history of your own family or community, there’s an opportunity for you on Monday, June 15. The LWF Archives is…
Photos/Video: Kinsmen Club of Sackville hosts annual Rods to Wheels Car Show
LOWER SACKVILLE: A large crowd came out to check out the cars of various eras at the annual Kinsmen Club of Sackville “Rods to Wheels” Car Show in support of…
Sipekne’katik RCMP arrest man after reports he followed, approached youth in community
INDIAN BROOK: Sipekne’katik RCMP Detachment officers are aware of reports of a man in a red Hyundai Tucson who has followed and approached youth in the community. On June 12,…
Halifax Common pool, municipal splash pads opening
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Halifax Common pool, located on the Halifax Mainland Common, will be opening on Monday, June 15. All municipal splash pads…
Bridgewater Police investigating fatal fire; working to determine identity of deceased person
(This story is based on information put on social media by police) BRIDGEWATER: Police and Fire investigators in Bridgewater have located a deceased person within a fire scene. Based on…
Applications open for healthcare recruitment, retention funding
HALIFAX: Community groups working on recruiting and retaining healthcare workers can apply for up to $25,000 in support from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) Community Fund. “Nova Scotians…
Grants to support 2SLGBTQIA+ community groups, provincial conference
TRURO: Community organizations serving 2SLGBTQIA+ Nova Scotians are receiving provincial support for 11 projects, and there is also funding for a provincial conference in Truro this fall. The investments support…
Police seek public’s help in search for stolen vehicle from Dartmouth business
HALIFAX: Police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a vehicle that was stolen from a business in Dartmouth. The red vehicle pictured here was stolen from The Water Shed,…