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...
Surrender of 77 dogs overwhelms SPCA
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia SPCA is asking for help caring for 77 dogs and puppies in need of urgent treatment and rehabilitation. All the puppies and dogs came from one property in Cape Breton....
Province to honour and remember victims lost in mass casualty
TRURO: The Province of Nova Scotia is inviting people to unite in honouring and remembering the 23 Nova Scotians (including Baby Beaton) who were killed on April 18 and 19, 2020.
"Last April an unthinkable...
Province, feds announce Outdoor Learning fund for N.S. elementary schools
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Nova Scotia government and the federal government have created a $7 million outdoor learning fund for all public elementary schools in the province.
The fund will allow schools to enhance existing outdoor...
St. Margaret’s church planning fundraising dinner
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GRAND LAKE/OAKFIELD: Spring is in the air! It has been a long year (or more)! Vaccinations are underway!
N.S. is the safest place in North America. Public...
N.S. reinstates N.B. border restrictions
HALIFAX: Restrictions on the New Brunswick border will be reinstated Thursday, April 15, at 8 a.m., Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, announced today, April 13.
"We...
Resident concerned over runoff into pond near Aerotech Connector
WELLINGTON: Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) is aware of sediment and runoff getting into a pond, located adjacent to the construction site of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington.
The pond, located at the former Sarty Siding...