Light up the Holidays event returns
FALL RIVER: The Fall River and Area Business Association (FRABA) has announced the return of its “Light up the Holidays” house tours and contest. The association is looking for 12-24…
Armed robbery in Lower Sackville under investigation
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Lower Sackville gas station. Allison Gerrard, Senior Communications with N.S. RCMP, said in a release…
Police arrest three men, woman in multiple thefts in HRM, Indian Brook, Mount Uniacke, Enfield
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: Four people have been arrested in relation to multiple theft investigations in Enfield, Mount Uniacke, HRM, and Indian Brook. In a release, Const. John MacLeod with Halifax Regional…
Suspicious persons leave Fall River residents uneasy
FALL RIVER: Two suspicious persons that left some Fall River residents with an uneasy feeling Wednesday night got a ride home—courtesy of Halifax District RCMP. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said at…
YMCA, FRCC reach agreement on transfer of operations
FALL RIVER: After months of uncertainty and the possibility of closing its doors for good, there is some good news for Fall River Childcare Centre (FRCC). The childcare centre will…
Trail groups warn of danger on closed trails
“We’re cutting large trees that are dangerously suspended over the trails, trees large enough to cause death.” HRM: Trail managers are frustrated. Cleaning up after Hurricane Fiona is hard enough…
New MEH Deputy Warden selected
ELMSDALE: A new Deputy Warden has been selected for Municipality of East Hants. At its Oct. 27 Regular meeting of council, councillors with MEH selected Michael Perry to the one-year…
Record-breaking season for provincial parks
GRAND LAKE/OAKFIELD: For the second year in a row, Nova Scotia’s provincial parks have broken their record for the highest number of camper nights. Camping parks hosted 99,304 paid overnight…
N.S. to train 30 L’nu students through new Practical Nursing Program
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is training more healthcare workers to provide a diverse range of care in communities across the province. Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, aspiring practical nursing students…
Memorial Indigenous healing garden unveiled at CEHHC
TRURO: A dedication ceremony for the Sheila Gloade Memorial Healing Garden was held recently at Colchester East Hants Health Centre. This initiative is the culmination of a partnership between the…