Windsor Junction man identified as victim of fishing vessel incident
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The sister of the fisherman who was lifted from the ocean off eastern Nova Scotia on the weekend has said her brother has died. Alana Lewis told The…
Paving gravel roads, climate change among HRM budget priorities for Blackburn, Deagle Gammon
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: The councillors for the area each have three top priorities as discussions around the budget for 2022 for Halifax Regional Municipality continue. Lisa Blackburn, the representative for…
Pricing out in HRM keeping East Hants real estate market hot in 2022
EAST HANTS: Pricing out of people in Halifax/Dartmouth is leading to an influx of people looking to becoming homeowners in East Hants, says one local Enfield realtor. Don McCooeye with…
RCMP warning of employment scam in Lower Sackville area
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP are issuing a warning to the public of an employment scam reported to the Halifax District RCMP in Lower Sackville. In a release, police say on March…
Burn restrictions come in to effect beginning March 15, N.S. announces
NS: With spring approaching, the warmer and drier weather will increase the risk of wildfires. In 2021, provincial firefighters fought 113 wildfires covering 197 hectares across Nova Scotia. Provincial burn…
Province announces funding to assist seniors stay home longer; make workplaces safer
HALIFAX: The government is investing over $500,000 in new equipment to support seniors and people caring for them at home and in long-term care facilities. The Canadian Red Cross in…
Missing Wittenberg man’s case added to Rewards Program
WITTENBERG: The 2020 missing person case of a man from Wittenberg in Colchester County has been added to the provincial Rewards Program. In a release, Justice Minister Brad Johns said…
HRM urges residents to stay off frozen lakes, ponds as ice testing concludes for 2022
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that it is no longer safe to be on frozen lakes and ponds, as there is noticeable thin ice and open water…
N.S. launches doctor recruitment drive
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston launched a recruitment campaign on March 7, to bring more doctors home to Nova Scotia. Doctors who go to the Come Home to Nova Scotia website…
RCMP warning HRM residents about scams aimed at grandparents
HALIFAX: RCMP is warning the public about two scams, that were used in the Halifax Regional Municipality, instructing victims to mail money. On February 18, police received a complaint of…