Pet of the Week – April 16, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for April 16, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw:
The other pets that were submitted will...
Theft at Shubenacadie business under investigation
SHUBENACADIE: Police are seeking information in relation to a theft on April 7 at Ettinger’s Home Hardware in Shubenacadie
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police were...
Liberal nomination: Sinnott looking to engage with communities
WAVERLEY: After getting his feet wet by running in the 2016 municipal election, Steve Sinnott wanted to remain engaged in the community. He has...
Applications open for sexual violence prevention innovation grants
HALIFAX: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault, share information about available resources and...
Surrender of 77 dogs overwhelms SPCA
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia SPCA is asking for help caring for 77 dogs and puppies in need of urgent treatment and rehabilitation. All the...
Province to honour and remember victims lost in mass casualty
TRURO: The Province of Nova Scotia is inviting people to unite in honouring and remembering the 23 Nova Scotians (including Baby Beaton) who were...
Province, feds announce Outdoor Learning fund for N.S. elementary schools
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Nova Scotia government and the federal government have created a $7 million outdoor learning fund for all public elementary schools in...
St. Margaret’s church planning fundraising dinner
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GRAND LAKE/OAKFIELD: Spring is in the air! It has been a long year (or more)! Vaccinations...
N.S. reinstates N.B. border restrictions
HALIFAX: Restrictions on the New Brunswick border will be reinstated Thursday, April 15, at 8 a.m., Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova...
Resident concerned over runoff into pond near Aerotech Connector
WELLINGTON: Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) is aware of sediment and runoff getting into a pond, located adjacent to the construction site of the Aerotech...