Province opens confidential Emotional Support Line for public
HALIFAX: A confidential, toll-free line is now open to help anyone in need of emotional support as they reflect on the April 2020 tragedy that began in Portapique, Colchester Co.
People can call the free...
N.S. announces new program to support serious pressure injuries
HALIFAX: The province of Nova Scotia is partnering with the federal government to expand a program that helps prevent and manage pressure injuries and complex wounds in continuing care.
The provincial wound management program was...
Youths mistake sun-bathing woman for human remains: Police
EAST HANTS: RCMP received a report on April 9 that two area youth had come upon what they thought was human remains.
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, in his weekly From the Cruiser report, said that the...
From the Cruiser – April 6 to April 13
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ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 107 calls for service between April 6 and April 13.
These two reports, as provided by S/Sgt. Cory Bushell at the Enfield detachment are on top...
Liberal nomination: Community volunteer Tuttle ready to represent
MAIN PHOTO: Marni Tuttle has been approved to be a Liberal candidate nominee for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank. (Submitted photo)
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Marni Tuttle knows the Windsor Junction/Fall River area like the back of her hand.
The...
Hero Chat with Ellie: WMES, HRES students inspired by talk with Olympic gymnast
WAVERLEY/FLETCHERS LAKE: Grade 5 students at a pair of elementary schools in the Waverley and Fletchers Lake area had the opportunity to speak to a Halifax Olympic gymnast recently.
As she gears up for the...
Pet of the Week – April 16, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for April 16, 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...
Theft at Shubenacadie business under investigation
SHUBENACADIE: Police are seeking information in relation to a theft on April 7 at Ettinger’s Home Hardware in Shubenacadie
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police were informed of the theft on April 7 at approximately 6:30...
Liberal nomination: Sinnott looking to engage with communities
WAVERLEY: After getting his feet wet by running in the 2016 municipal election, Steve Sinnott wanted to remain engaged in the community. He has done that by volunteering on a few community groups.
It’s that...
Applications open for sexual violence prevention innovation grants
HALIFAX: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault, share information about available resources and foster a greater understanding of consent.
Beginning April 13, Nova Scotians...