Grade 5 students learning about Viola Desmond at HRES
FLETCHERS LAKE: Grade 5 students at Holland Road Elementary School are learning about the history of Viola Desmond and her late sister Wanda Robson. It’s part of the Black History…
More supportive housing for African Nova Scotian men in Halifax
HALIFAX: Seven African Nova Scotian men will soon have a place to live in a new supportive housing facility in Halifax. The North End Community Health Centre has bought a…
Province recommends booster dose for those youth at high risk of severe illness
HALIFAX: N.S. is recommending a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for Nova Scotians ages 12 to 17 at higher risk of severe illness. The age of booster eligibility has lowered…
N.S. to train healthcare workers quicker through Michener Institute
FALL RIVER: Nova Scotia is moving quickly to train more students for high-demand healthcare jobs across the province. The Departments of Advanced Education and Health and Wellness, along with Nova…
Province announces launch of Public Safety personnel online therapy program
HALIFAX: A new program aimed at improving the mental health of Nova Scotia’s first responders and other public safety personnel launched today, February 8. PSPNET, a free, confidential program is…
Fundy Vets hope to “feed the love” to six local food banks
SHUBENACADIE/MURRAY SIDING: A local veterinarian is looking to exceed the amount it raised last year in its Feed the Love Food Bank fundraiser this time around. Fundy Vets, located at…
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: WCA installs rink at Village Green; opening TBD
WAVERLEY: It was a beautiful day to get some friends together and get some fresh air. That’s just what the Waverley Community Association (WCA) did on Feb. 6 as members…
Province adding 500 new long-term care beds; work continues on 27 facilities
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will add 500 new beds in the long-term care system and is following through on commitments to build or renovate facilities across the province. The 500 beds…
SJUC holds drive-thru food drive
FALL RIVER: Two non-profit organizations in the Halifax Regional Municipality will benefit from a drive-thru food drive, held Feb. 6. The St. John’s United Church in Fall River hosted the…
Concerned Residents form appeal committee against proposed Carr Farm development
FALL RIVER: Residents have formed an appeal committee in their hopes of having the decision by HRM council to approve the Carr Farm project overturned. Dave Hawboldt is one of…