Speech from the throne focuses on environment, economy, equity
Release from the province:
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The provincial government delivered its speech from the throne on March 9, unveiling a bold agenda focused on improving the lives of Nova Scotians by ensuring a healthy...
Elmsdale Guardian among locations to offer AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Guardian and Shoppers Drug Mart in Lower Sackville are among the 25 locations that will offer the AstraZeneca Vaccine beginning March 20.
In a release, the province said residents who are 63...
Province signs new contract with EHS; includes recommendations from Fitch Report
HALIFAX: Minister of Health and Wellness Zach Churchill announced the province is committed to making improvements to the Emergency Health System (EHS) to ensure it continues to meet the needs of Nova Scotians now...
UPDATED: Police seeking suspects after car ditched on Brook Street
FLETCHERS LAKE: A simple attempt to notify a motorist of a burnt-out headlight ended up in a crash in Fall River in the mid-evening hours of March 6.
Cpl. Lisa Croteau with Halifax District...
Beaver Bank’s Brown Hall needs your support
BEAVER BANK: The Beaver Bank Community Hall or Brown Hall as it is know by almost all the people is going to be 100 in 2021.
The hall has served the community of Beaver Bank,...
Bracelet made by Fall River girl honouring Const. Stevenson
FALL RIVER: A young social entrepreneur from Fall River is hoping to honour a fallen N.S. RCMP officer who gave her life last April.
Sarah MacDonald-Miles has created the “Inspiration Bracelet” for Const. Heidi Stevenson,...
Making saves that count aim of Boyd’s fundraiser for suicide prevention
MAIN PHOTO: Nolan Boyd of Fall River has created a fundraiser to help with suicide prevention. (Rapids photo)
GRAND FALLS, N.B.: Every save that Nolan Boyd makes for his Grand Falls Rapids is a big...
Halifax man arrested after brazen Fall River home invasion
FALL RIVER: A 47-year-old Halifax man has been charged following a brazen home invasion, that left several nearby residents reporting they heard gun shots and a heavy police presence in Fall River in the...
Enfield teen among 20 caught stunting by HRP
DARTMOUTH: A 17-year-old girl is one of 20 motorists Halifax Regional Police nabbed going faster then the posted speed limit during patrols on March 3.
The teen was caught doing 158 kilometres per hour in...
Speaker of the House proposes hybrid sitting of N.S. Legislature
HALIFAX: All members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly have been sent a proposal endorsed by the house Leaders of all three recognized parties providing for the upcoming sitting of the house to...