RCMP have a reminder for N.S. drivers – schools back in
EAST HANTS/LOWER SACKVILLE: As students across the province head back to school next week, the Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists and pedestrians to be extra careful during their daily…
Minister issues statement on Carbon Plan deadline
The following is a statement issued by the provincial government from Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. HALIFAX: Today (Sept. 1), Premier Tim Houston, in his role as…
COVID-19 vaccine bookings now open for children five to 11
HALIFAX: Parents and guardians of children aged five to 11 can book their child’s first COVID-19 booster vaccine appointment starting today, September 1, with appointments beginning Tuesday, September 6. For…
Province accepting all recommendations from committee on collecting race-based police data
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is accepting all recommendations by the committee established to review models for gathering race-based information from police stops. The Wortley Report Research Committee’s report,…
COVID-19 testing coming to Kennetcook; Elmsdale; Shubenacadie; and Stewiacke this week
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Mobile Units from N.S. Public Health will be visiting four East Hants and area communities over the next week, beginning Sept. 4. In an effort to ensure…
Three N.S. men charged with stunting near Middle Sackville
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Three Nova Scotia men are facing stunting related charges after being caught by RCMP Southeast Traffic Services in a less than two-hour span on Aug. 26. In a…
Churchill: Carbon Tax coming to N.S. due to PC government’s fumble
From an N.S. Liberal Party release HALIFAX: Liberal Leader Zach Churchill said by sitting on its hands for over a year, the Houston government has allowed a carbon tax to…
Funding announced for flood mitigation plan for Hwy 2 Fall River
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: Two projects in HRM, including one involving Fall River, are among five municipal projects receiving provincial investment aimed at helping to mitigate flood risk or support municipal innovation.…
Province announces new home designs for those living with disabilities
From a release HALIFAX: A new approach to the construction of community-based small option homes will allow Nova Scotians with disabilities to move into community sooner. The Disability Support Program…
Crews doing manhole maintenance in Lower Sackville Sept. 1
LOWER SACKVILLE: From 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, Halifax Water crews will be on-site undertaking manhole maintenance near 833 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville. Lane reductions will…