From the Cruiser: Cybercrime and online scam tips
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Below are some tips from East Hants RCMP and N.S. RCMP about common cybercrime and online scams, as provided by East Hants S/Sgt. Cory Bushell…
Speed humps coming to streets in Capilano Estates, other areas
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Residents are being advised that traffic calming measures are being installed in the Capilano Country Estates, Fall River Village, and Monarch subdivision areas. The installations of the speed…
Signed off: Halifax Fire, Enfield Fire announce details of agreement
HALIFAX/ENFIELD: A long-awaited agreement between Halifax Fire and Enfield Volunteer Fire has been signed off on. The agreement came after several months of discussions and negotiations, complicated by COVID-19 limiting…
Alton Gas project being discontinued, AltaGas announces
STEWIACKE: The sale of the Nova Scotia utility that was part of the Alton Gas Project has led AltaGas to announce in a release Oct. 22 it would be discontinuing…
Pet of the Week – Oct. 22, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Oct. 22, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw. This marks one year since we started this feature, and the last…
Province announces amendments to tenant protections, brings clarity for landlords
HALIFAX: New rules to protect tenants against renovation evictions are included in amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act that will be introduced on October 20. “We need to do more…
Tenants, community groups win big with two-year rent cap, NDP say
HALIFAX: Tenants, community organizations, housing advocates, and the NDP Caucus have won a two-year rent cap for the thousands of families who rent their homes. “Thousands of people advocated for…
NDP: mental health investment vital for better health care
HALIFAX: The provincial NDP are calling on the newly elected Progressive Conservative government under Premier Tim Houston to keep their election promise and make serious investments in mental health care…
HRM collaborating with province to address homelessness and housing
HALIFAX: Following the Oct. 20 announcement by the province, HRM confirms its ongoing commitment to collaborate with the Province of Nova Scotia in addressing housing and homelessness in our region.…
Province announces supports and homes for people experiencing homelessness
A press release from the province: HALIFAX: Everyone deserves a home to call their own. Having a place to live brings with it stability, security and a sense of belonging.…