Group organizing Ukraine fundraiser in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: A group of community residents are doing what they can to assist in the fundraising efforts for those who have been evacuated from Ukraine. More than 40 volunteers…
First step towards improving mental wellness care for Mi’kmaw communities in N.S. announced
MILLBROOK: The first step for Mi’kmaw communities across the province on the road to improved access to a framework towards mental wellness care and support that is culturally safe was…
From the Firehouse – Feb. 2022 calls
Brought to you by: MOUNT UNIACKE: Volunteer fire departments in Stewiacke and East Hants that report their stats to us responded to 121 calls during the month of February. Here…
Federal funding announced to upgrade Wellington Community Centre to a warming centre
WELLINGTON: MP Darrell Samson announced the federal government is investing more than $50,000 to assist the non-profit Wellington/Fletchers Lake Community Centre become an accessible warming centre for the community. The…
VIDEO: Roof goes on expanded club house at Cheema Aquatic Club
WAVERLEY: The roof has been placed on the expanded clubhouse at Cheema Aquatic Club. Late last week, crews from Iron Maple Constructors Ltd. began the lifting of the second floor…
More than $600,000 invested into community projects aimed at keeping older NSians healthy, active
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing just over $600,000 in projects to help older Nova Scotians stay healthy, active and socially connected in their communities, the province announced March 14. Seniors…
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…