Speaker of the House proposes hybrid sitting of N.S. Legislature
HALIFAX: All members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly have been sent a proposal endorsed by the house Leaders of all three recognized parties providing for the upcoming sitting of the house to...
Province announces lifting of restrictions in HRM, Mount Uniacke, Lantz, Elmsdale, Enfield
EAST HANTS: Given low COVID-19 cases, the province is lifting or altering restrictions currently in place for Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and its neighbouring communities, including Lantz; Elmsdale; Enfield; and Mount Uniacke.Many restrictions that...
Difficult decisions restricting outside travel into restricted area
LANTZ: The chief medical officer of health for the province said it was a difficult decision putting in restrictions to limit travel from outside communities into restricted areas, such as Enfield, Elmsdale, and Lantz.
Dr....
Public health reviewing HSIA’s arrival COVID19 testing proposal
HALIFAX STANFIELD: The Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) has submitted a proposal to make travellers returning take a COVID19 test before leaving for their quarantine. However, the province’s chief medical officer of health has...
Pet of the Week – March 5, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for March 5, 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...
Townhouse, commercial development proposed for Fall River
FALL RIVER: HRM has received an application for the development of a four-unit townhouse along with a commercial building.
On it’s planning website, HRM indicates that WSP Canada Inc. is applying for a development agreement...
Enfield RCMP arrest Maitland man for assaulting two women
MAITLAND: A 29-year-old Maitland man has been charged with assaulting two women during an altercation at a home in the community ion Feb. 25.
East Hants RCMP responded to a complaint of an assault with...
Suspects sought in shoplifting at Elmsdale businesses
ELMSDALE: A pair of shoplifting complaints has local RCMP seeking two suspects.
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said East Hants RCMP were called about an incident of shoplifting by two men from two stores in the Elmsdale...
Stunting charge for Beaver Bank man
BEAVER BANK: A 48-year-old Beaver Bank man was charged March 2 with stunting along a residential community street that connects Windsor Junction and Beaver Bank.
Halifax Regional Police say in a release that a member...
Province provides COVID19 vaccine update
HALIFAX: The province's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is on track, as it expands to include initial pharmacy clinics and community health-care providers."In a few short months we have set up clinics for health-care workers, in...