Author Garrett releases recipe book A Taste of the Wild
HALIFAX: First published in 1975, A Taste of the Wild is a forager’s dream cookbook. Centred around 40 commonly foraged plants in Canada, Blanche Pownall Garrett’s collection offers unique and…
RCMP weekend traffic enforcement leads to charges in Fall River, Prospect
FALL RIVER: Traffic enforcement by officers with Halifax District RCMP in the Fall River and Prospect area of HRM led to a variety of traffic infractions, including impaired driving. During…
CAR-T Cell therapy now available in N.S., first in Atlantic Canada to offer cutting-edge cancer treatment
From a release from N.S. Health HALIFAX: The Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax became the first facility in Atlantic Canada to offer CAR -T cell therapy locally…
Weekend trivia event on Village Green a success, say organizers
WAVERLEY: Organizers of a weekend trivia day on the Village Green in Waverley are happy with how the event went off. The trivia fundraiser was put on by the Waverley…
N.S. announces changes to down payment assistance program
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making changes to the Down Payment Assistance Program so that more Nova Scotians have an opportunity to buy their first home. The program…
NCC expands key wilderness area along Musquodoboit River
High-priority freshwater wetlands, river frontage and Turtle Lake now protected MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY: The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced the expansion of an important private land conservation area in the…
Developments continue to grow; 662 residential units approved in Enfield to Shubenacadie corridor
The following was written and posted on the Municipality of East Hants website by their Economic and Business Development division. EAST HANTS: FH Development Group received approval for its residential…
ADVERTORIAL: Paddle & Pint event highlights soft opening for snack shack, canoe/kayak rental spot
FALL RIVER: A new venture in Fall River will combine the beauty of Lake Thomas and a spot to cool off on those hot summer days with an ice cream…
Truro-based Agropur announces $34 million investment in its ice cream, frozen novelties plant
TRURO: Agropur is pleased to announce a major investment of $34 million for its ice cream and frozen novelties plant in Truro. In a release, Agropur said the investment will…