Police nab 37 impaired drivers in Beaver Bank, Fall River in 2020
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: Thirty-seven drivers were picked up for impaired driving in a pair of local communities during 2020.
According to N.S. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Lisa Croteau, the drivers were nabbed by Halifax District RCMP...
N.S. announces $64.2 million investment in school upgrades
HALIFAX: Modern schools are the heart of growing, vibrant communities, which is why Nova Scotia continues to make significant investments in new school construction and renovations through the five-year school capital plan.The updated 2020-25...
Province announces Green Fund investments
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is a leader in fighting climate change and that work will continue.
That is why the province will spend nearly $18 million from the Green Fund to support youth internships, and energy...
Churchill announces partnership between N.S., Rick Hansen Foundation
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: The province is working with the Rick Hansen Foundation to promote inclusion and accessibility in public school classrooms so all students feel welcomed, valued and supported.Curriculum learning resources from the Rick Hansen...
Province announces intentions to protect 20 sites across N.S.
HALIFAX: Protected areas are an important part of conserving Nova Scotia's unique habitats, coastline and biodiversity, while providing places for people to connect with nature.Government intends to protect 20 more sites, which will achieve...
RCMP nab 37 impaired drivers in East Hants in 2020
EAST HANTS: Impaired driving remains a serious issue. Like at RCMP detachments across N.S., the officers with East Hants RCMP are focused on getting drivers who drive impaired off the roads.
In a release N.S....
Councillor Blackburn provides Beaver Bank train track update
BEAVER BANK: The local municipal councillor has provided an update regarding work that CN recently did at an intersection many say needs changes to make the movement of traffic better.
HRM District 14 (Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver...
Technological changes coming for N.S. courts
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotians who use the court system have benefited from technological changes introduced during the pandemic. Now a new task force will explore more ways to use technology to improve access...
N.S. looking at ways to reduce barriers and burdens for businesses
EAST HANTS/HRM: Supporting Nova Scotia businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic will be a critical part of helping them emerge in a strong position and will support Nova Scotia's economic recovery.
That is why the...
HRM Fire begins firefighter recruitment drive
HRM: Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is launching its career firefighter recruitment drive.
Do you want to make a difference in your community? HRFE is inviting applications for the development of a candidate pool...