Using cellphones while driving lands two men with charges
MILFORD: Two drivers were charged Oct. 16 with the use of their cellphones while driving after being spotted driving erratically and racing on Highway 104 near the Cobequid Toll Plaza.
The initial call went to...
New trail Suspension Bridge opened to much fanfare in Waverely
WAVERLEY: The opening of the Lake William trail suspension bridge means the dream of connecting Waverley to Dartmouth through active transportation is one step closer to reality.
It will allow walkers to eventually walk from...
Caswell’s new book aimed at helping people deal with challenging times
MAIN PHOTO: Cathy Caswell, an author from Waverley, poses with her latest book she released inside the Fall River Dairy Queen on Oct. 17. (Healey photo)
WAVERLEY: With stress at an all-time high due to...
Bell expanding Wireless Home Internet into Atlantic Canada
This is a release from Bell Canada
· High-speed Internet rolling out to 70,000 locations by the end of 2020 and 200,000 over the next two years
· Enhanced 50/10 access speeds available to 70% of...
Emily Saulnier looking to assist youth find help for their mental health
FALL RIVER: Emily Saulnier wants to make sure that any youth in her home community of Fall River can find the help they need if they are suffering through mental health issues.
Saulnier, who has...
Fletchers Lake’s Kennedy notches first-ever NCAA goal
GAINESVILLE, FLA.: Even a few days after scoring her first-ever NCAA Division 1 women’s soccer goal, Sydney Kennedy was still having trouble describing it.
The sophomore with the University of Florida Gators, based out of...
In a nail biter: Deagle-Gammon defeats experienced Streatch
FALL RIVER: It is something that Cathy Deagle-Gammon first dreamed about becoming four years ago when she put her name in to run for municipal councillor.
At that time, she came out as the runner-up...
New mayor elected in Town of Stewiacke
STEWIACKE: A fresh face will be at the helm of the Town of Stewiacke as it—like other municipalities across the province—recovers from the COVID19 pandemic.
George Lloy has been “unofficially” elected as the new mayor...
Historic first: First Indigenous representative elected to MEH in Shubenacadie
ELMSDALE: In what is thought to be a historic-first, the new council at the Municipality of East Hants will see its first Indigenous councillor.
Ian Knockwood defeated four other challengers to win the District 4...
Blackburn handidly re-elected in District 14
BEAVER BANK: The councillor-elect for District 14 (Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank) will be one of upwards of seven women on the new HRM regional council after a landslide victory on Oct. 17.
Lisa Blackburn unofficially defeated...