School gym closures leave parents, student-athletes frustrated
FALL RIVER: Parents and student-athletes at local schools have been left frustrated with the closure of school gyms after 6 p.m., forcing many of those indoor sports to the sidelines when their seasons should...
N.S. announces commercial property tax relief for owners of hotels, motels, and inns
A release from the N.S. government
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia's hotel, motel and inn operators are getting assistance with property tax bills to help with COVID-19 recovery.The Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program will provide...
NSPC’s release mental health and addictions plan
A press release from the N.S. PC Party
HALIFAX: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Nova Scotians should have equal, universal access to mental health and addiction services that can help them before they...
Pet of the Week – Oct. 30
Here is the Pet of the Week for Oct. 30, 2020 as selected by a random computerized draw:
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
Cole Harbour man charged with stunting near Fall River
FALL RIVER: A 38-year-old Cole Harbour man has been charged for stunting after a Halifax Regional Police Traffic Unit member observed the vehicle he was driving going more than 50 km/h over the speed...
Online bookings for COVID19 testing to begin in N.S.
FALL RIVER: Starting today, Oct. 28, online booking for COVID-19 testing appointments is available for any Nova Scotian getting a test through primary assessment centres in the Central Zone or at the IWK Health...
PHOTOS: Haunted House tour in Waverley, Fall River a spooky good time
WAVERLEY: The inaugural Halloween Haunted House tour in Waverley, Fall River, and surrounding communities has some spook-tacular setups in many of the communities.
It is being put on by the Waverley Community Association. They usually...
From the Cruiser – Halloween edition
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EAST HANTS: Here are some tips just in time for Halloween, courtesy East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell.
How many children can go trick-or-treating together in one group?Go trick-or-treating...
New Sheriff in town: S/Sgt. Bushell takes over reins at East Hants RCMP
ENFIELD: The new Staff Sgt. with East Hants RCMP knows he’s coming in at a time when the detachment’s members are still mourning one of their own, while the force comes under the intense...
Province to resume welcoming International Post-Secondary students
HRM: The province will resume welcoming international students to its post-secondary institutions in early November, with almost two dozen institutions ready with additional COVID-19 precautions.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada maintains the list of designated...