Police arrest Hammonds Plains man for damage to gas station
HAMMONDS PLAINS: A 35-year-old Hammonds Plains man has been arrested following damage being caused at a gas station on Jan. 18. In a release, Halifax District RCMP say that at…
Minister says speeding concerns on Hwy. 2 a local district issue
FALL RIVER: The Minister of Public Works hasn’t heard of calls to lower the speed limit along Hwy 2 between Fletchers Lake to the Enfield Irving Big Stop. In an…
East Hants Most Wanted: Police seek Lantz woman on charges
LANTZ: East Hants District RCMP have an outstanding province wide warrant for the arrest of Kristen Louise McMaster, 26, of Lantz. McMaster is charged with: · CC 320.14(1)(A) OPERATION WHILE…
Province announces opening of CCA registry; more workers for long-term care
HALIFAX: Staff shortages are a recurring issue in the long-term care sector. Continuing care students Amy Lake and Bryce MacDow are part of the solution. They are two of 18…
N.S. intervening to halt proposed net-metering charges
HALIFAX: The provincial government says it will protect solar homeowners and small businesses in the solar industry with regulations that will stop the proposed net-metering charge in Nova Scotia Power’s…
Province confirms Avian influenza found in goose in N.S.
HALIFAX: The Department of Natural Resources is notifying the public that avian influenza has been detected in Nova Scotia. On Friday, January 28, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed a…
ADAMA can minimize supply-chain impact on agricultural sector
EAST HANTS: Supply chain vulnerabilities are cropping up in the Canadian agricultural sector. Fresh produce is scarce on grocery stores’ shelves, global trade networks are facing shipping delays and producers…
NDP: UARB, provincial government must prioritize climate change and renewables
HALIFAX: In a statement on Feb. 1, the NS NDP called on the provincial government to take immediate action to ensure there isn’t a chill on new solar power projects…
Suspect charged in Beaver Bank home invasion
BEAVER BANK: A 35-year-old Lower Sackville man is facing multiple charges following a home invasion on Jan. 27 in Beaver Bank. N.S. RCMP spokesman Cpl. Chris Marshall said at approximately…
NSAR; Proposed provincial taxes jeopardizes homeownership
HALIFAX: The Tim Houston government has proposed out-of-province ownership taxes that are causing serious concern for the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) and their 1,900 members across the province.…