From the Cruiser – Aug. 16-23
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week (Aug. 16-23) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 82 calls for service. Here is a look at a couple of…
Break-and-enter at summer cottage under investigation
NINE MILE RIVER: East Hants RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter into a cottage in Nine Mile River. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, with the Enfield detachment, said on Aug. 16 police received…
N.S., healthcare partners reducing barriers, adding support for Ukrainian healthcare providers
From a press release: HALIFAX: More than 230 newly arrived Ukrainian nationals with healthcare backgrounds are at various stages of getting the approvals needed to join Nova Scotia’s healthcare system.…
Shubenacadie woman facing impaired driving charges
SHUBENACADIE: A 31-year-old woman from Shubenacadie learned that she should wait a little longer to get behind the wheel after drinking the night before. East Hants RCMP responded to a…
NSH collaboration with partners aimed at helping internationally educated nurse applicants
HALIFAX: It’s clear that Canada’s health system, and health systems around the world, have longstanding issues that have been pushed to crisis situations due to the pandemic. These include access…
NDP: Premier Houston must ensure safe return to school in two weeks
From a press release: HALIFAX: With two weeks before students and teachers return to the classroom, parents are worried about the low vaccine uptake and lack of boosters for children…
Back to school: Province announces return to normal school activities
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Students returning to school in September will be able to participate in the full range of learning and well-being activities, including small-group instruction, band, clubs, sports and field…
N.S. NDP: Private health care not the solution for everyday families
From a press release HALIFAX: The N.S. NDP say people are worried that the health care they or their loved ones need won’t be there for them when they need…
N.S. announces funding for Internationally Educated Nurses Licensing review
From a release HALIFAX: The government has provided one-time funding of $340,000 to the Nova Scotia College of Nursing to support the ongoing and comprehensive review of the registration and…
Six local women soccer players help N.S. to Canada Games bronze
NIAGARA, ONT.: Six local women’s soccer players returned home Aug. 22 from the Canada Games with extra luggage. Team Nova Scotia defeated Alberta 1-0 behind strong goaltending by Ellie Lancaster…