Speeding to get to school costly for Enfield teenager
MILFORD: A 17-year-old Enfield teenager found out that being late for school doesn’t give them the right to speed. East Hants RCMP Sgt. Martin Roy said that this morning, Oct.…
Crosswalk flags installed at new crosswalk light in Fall River
FALL RIVER: The very visible crosswalk flags have been placed at another crosswalk in Fall River. On Oct. 12, Norm Collins from Crosswalk Safety was at the Gordon R. Snow…
Tourism N.S. rolls out pilot program aimed at growing local tourism
From a release HALIFAX: Tourism Nova Scotia is rolling out new pilot programs and activities to help more Nova Scotia communities grow tourism. The Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative will help…
Warrant issued for Mount Uniacke man’s arrest
MOUNT UNIACKE: East Hants District RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man charged in an Uttering Threats incident from October 3, 2022 in Mount Uniacke. Nicholas…
N.S. launches province-wide mental health, addictions peer support line
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians dealing with mental health and substance use concerns will soon be able to call a toll-free line to talk to people who have overcome similar challenges. Beginning…
N.S., feds announce higher wages for ECE’s, retroactive pay
From a release HALIFAX: Higher wages are coming for Nova Scotia’s early childhood educators working in regulated child-care settings thanks to a new provincial investment and the federal government’s contribution…
Minister Druhan says department willing to work with FRCC owners
FALL RIVER: The Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development said it is ready to work with the owners of Fall River Childcare Centre (FRCC) to find a solution to…
N.S. announces expanded program to attract, retain young, skilled film and video workers
From a release HALIFAX: The province’s film and video industry will benefit from the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) program helping attract and retain more young, skilled workers to…
GBBA celebrates 20th anniversary; focused on BID campaign
BURNSIDE: The Greater Burnside Business Association (GBBA) celebrated 20 years of serving Burnside recently, and launched its campaign to form a Business Improvement District (BID) for the area. Over the…
Ingram Drive development heads to public hearing on policy change
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Residents of a Fall River subdivision are a step closer to winning in their battle to see a proposed development not come to fruition. At North West Community…