Police, firefighters team up to rescue dog
SOUTH MAITLAND: A family pet was rescued after wandering off in the South Maitland area on July 27.
East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said RCMP received a call for service to...
Report shows significant progress in response to climate change
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making significant progress toward a healthier, more sustainable and climate-resilient future for generations to come.The province released the third annual progress report on climate action July 31.
It focuses on...
Province announces historic investment in cellular infrastructure enhancing safety, connectivity
GREENFIELD: Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the province’s largest ever investment in cellular infrastructure, which will enhance existing infrastructure and add more...
East Hants man charged following major insurance fraud investigation
TENNECAPE: A 36-year-old man from this Hants North area community has been charged following an investigation by Nova Scotia RCMP'S Commercial Crime Section.
Police said the investigation was looking into a major insurance fraud incident.
On...
N.S. announces more seats for Nova Scotians to study veterinary medicine
KENTVILLE: Nova Scotia is funding more seats for Nova Scotians who want to study to become a veterinarian, the Minister for Advanced Education said on July 31.
The province’s investment in the program reflects the...
N.S. Loyal study shows points program not tested: Chender
From a release:
HALIFAX: The provincial government’s Nova Scotia Loyal program took three years and $6 million to develop, but it’s unclear if it will actually incentivize Nova Scotians to buy local products.
Under the Freedom...
Spider Lake battery energy storage project gets federal energy funding
HALIFAX: An energy related project in the Waverley area is among those that is receiving federal funding through Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways program (SREPs) and Electricity Predevelopment Program.
Nova Scotia Power...
Discharge into Lake Thomas being investigated, NSECC says
FALL RIVER: A spokeswoman with N.S. Environment and Climate Change (NSECC) said its aware of a possible discharge into Lake Thomas from a pipe behind a Fall River business.
Kristin Matthews, communications with NSECC, said...
Enfield man faces charges of impaired driving while operating vessel
GRAND LAKE: A 39-year-old Enfield man has been charged with allegedly impaired driving while operating a vessel on Grand Lake.
The man is one of many who either were arrested; given alcohol-related tickets; and warnings...
Aviation Museum planning sixth annual Wings & Wheels event
ENFIELD/GOFFS: Make plans to come on out to the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum near the Halifax Stanfield Airport (HSIA) next weekend.
The Museum, located near Scotia Speedworld, is holding its sixth annual Wings & Wheels...