RCMP investigating Sackville shots fired incident
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Integrated RCMP/HRP General Investigation Section (GIS) of the Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a report of shots fired that occurred last evening in Lower Sackville.
At approximately 5:10 p.m. on December 14,...
Archibald, Ashton named N.S. flag bearers for Canada Games closing ceremony
CHARLOTTETOWN: Team Nova Scotia has named its flag bearers for tomorrow’s closing ceremonies at the 2023 Canada Games in Charlottetown.
The team announced badminton player Thomas Ashton of Halifax and Emma Archibald of Fall River...
Mobile testing units now operational for community COVID19 testing
HALIFAX: Two mobile testing units are now operational to support more COVID-19 testing in communities that need it."Getting these mobile units up and running is another part of our enhanced testing strategy to help...
RCMP have a reminder for N.S. drivers – schools back in
EAST HANTS/LOWER SACKVILLE: As students across the province head back to school next week, the Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists and pedestrians to be extra careful during their daily commutes.
Students and guardians must...
N.S. students among organizers of CyberSTEAM Challenge
WOLFVILLE: Two of the three organizers of the Canadian CyberSTEAM Challenge are from Nova Scotia.
Jessica Bennett, from Wolfville, and Margaret Hopkins, also from Wolfville, have teamed with Sandra Mai, from Richmond Hill, Ont. for...
Premier Houston says province “open to solutions” to keep treated effluent out of Lake...
BEAVER BANK: The premier said the province “continues to be open to different solutions” when it comes to keeping the treated effluent from going into Lake Thomas from the Carr Farm Development.
Premier Tim Houston...
Police arrest five youths for Middle Sackville area assault
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Five youths have been arrested by police after an investigation into a group assault in the Middle Sackville area in early September.
Cpl. Chris Marshall, with N.S. RCMP, said the alleged group assault...
Legislation introduced to support publicly funded french education
HALIFAX: New legislation will support publicly funded French first-language education programs and services to ensure the well-being and success of Nova Scotia's Acadian and francophone students.
The Conseil scolaire acadien provincial Act was introduced October...
Province announces voting results of Healthcare Improvement Challenge
HALIFAX: More technology, better communication and new ways of working are among the top ideas selected by Nova Scotians in Healthcare Improvement Challenge voting, the province announced on Jan. 15.
The contest, launched in October,...
HRM announces updates for pools, splash pads, beaches and recreation services
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving impacts of COVID-19. The following is an update on municipal pools, splash pads, beaches and recreation services:
Indoor pools
The Captain William...