New motorcycles help N.S. RCMP keep provincial road users safe
MAIN PHOTO: Const. Bruce Myers talks with Cpl. Jen Clarke about the benefits of the new RCMP motorcycles. (Healey photo)
DARTMOUTH: The men and women who don the RCMP uniform have another tool at their...
Community Health Boards seek Wellness Fund Project proposals
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Community health boards (CHBs) across Nova Scotia are simplifying their Wellness Fund Proposal process to accommodate community groups impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our communities will face huge challenges on the back...
Statement from Dr. Strang on Irving Shipbuilding COVID19 exception
FALL RIVER: The following is a statement from Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health."There have been a number of questions and concerns about an exception granted by Public Health to...
Can you help police solve a robbery in Lower Sackville?
LOWER SACKVILLE: Shortly after midnight on July 8, Lower Sackville RCMP responded to a call of a robbery at a convenience store on Sackville Dr.
When police arrived at the scene they found the employee,...
SHeidi, Scotia among names chosen in RCMP’s Name the Foal contest
ENFIELD: An Enfield youngsters winning name is among the nine chosen from across Canada during the RCMP’s Name the Foal contest entry.
This year, the contest took on added significance, with many families staying home...
It’s (sadly) official: Keloose 2020 postponed due to COVID19 restrictions
WINDSOR JUNCTION: It’s one of the most anticipated times of the year. The third weekend of August and the Keloose fireworks.
Sadly, this year there will be no Keloose events nor fireworks over Third Lake...
East Hants RCMP advising travelling public to adjust routes due to area road construction
ENFIELD: The members with East Hants RCMP in Enfield are passing along a request to travellers coming through the area--plan your routes to avoid or safely navigate construction zones this summer.
Road construction is necessary...
From the Firehouse – June 2020
KENNETCOOK: It was a slow month for many local fire departments mainly because there remain restrictions on firefighters responding to medical assists in conjunction with EHS due to COVID19.
Here is a look at calls...
Precautionary boil water advisory lifted
WINDSOR JUNCTION: This is to confirm that effective 4:30 PM, Monday, July 6, 2020, the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory issued on Saturday, July 4, 2020, for customers in the communities of Fall River, Waverley,...
Water main repairs complete; customers expected to get water within a few hours as...
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Halifax Water crews have completed the water main repair near the intersection of Cobequid Road and Glendale Drive.
Customers may experience lower than normal water pressure this evening until the water distribution...