“We love that community. We will rebuild in that community.”
Beaver Bank couple left speechless with outpouring of
community support after fire destroys home
BEAVER BANK: Wayne MacEachern and Nicki Beck-Chisholm have always been the ones volunteering in their community, helping those in need. Now...
Four charged in home invasion due back in court in May
WELLINGTON: The lawyers for four people charged in the Wellington home invasion appeared in court last week, on March 24.
None of the accused were in court themselves.
According to N.S. Courts, the defence is...
Beaver Bank boxer featured in All-Round Champion TV series
FALL RIVER: A Beaver Bank athlete came away from a sports reality-based TV show with new friends and a love for new sports she hadn’t tried beforehand.
Sierra Eshouzadeh, who attends Sackville High School and...
Getting attention: Store owner’s simple mention of sign need becomes reality
FALL RIVER: Little did Mehsen Nakad know when he made a mention of the need for sign to grab new residents’ attention of his store’s location to a customer, that the new sign would...
Education department focused on graduation planning: Dr. Strang
FALL RIVER: The Chief Medical Officer of Health for N.S. says that conversations are ongoing with the provincial Department of Education regarding graduation ceremonies this coming June.
At the COVID19 briefing on March 23, The...
Decision to keep spectators from school gyms done with safety in mind
HALIFAX: Limiting spectators from attending games held at high schools will continue as seasons wrap up, Dr. Robert Strang said.
At the March 23 COVID19 briefing, the Chief Medical Officer of Health and Fall River...
N.S. releases budget, with increases set for mental health; environment, long-term care
HALIFAX: The Rankin government's first budget reflects the priorities of Nova Scotians, providing a path to balance in four years, and investments in key sectors such as long-term care, public health, mental health and...
From the CRA: Filing your taxes if you received COVID-19 benefits
From the Canadian Revenue Agency:
HRM: The year 2020 was one the world may never forget. In the face of historic challenges, we all had to make changes to make due. If you, like many...
More transparency, accountability by local government aim of MGA, Charter changes
EAST HANTS/HRM: Government is amending the Municipal Government Act and the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to provide more transparency and increased accountability for Nova Scotians by their local government.
The changes announced today, March 24,...
Houston, PCs promoting Universal Mental Health with new bills
From a press release issued by the NS PC Party
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians have been honest and open about their mental health struggles and demanding better services, even before COVID-19.
With the pandemic and isolation...