N.S. takes action to increase housing, protect tenants
HALIFAX: Affordable, safe housing is crucial for a healthy society, quality of life, attracting new residents, social equity and growing the economy. Nova Scotia needs to build more housing and…
Dr. Strang to receive Honorary Diploma from NSCC
FALL RIVER: The Good Doctor will be recognized by the Nova Scotia Community College with an Honorary Diploma this weekend when they honour the Class of 2021. Dr. Robert Strang,…
From the Cruiser – Oct. 12-19
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 106 calls for service between Oct. 12 and Oct. 19. In the weekly From the Cruiser column, East Hants RCMP…
NSH confirms COVID-19 outbreak at Valley Regional hospital
KENTVILLE: Nova Scotia Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville. In a release on Oct. 19, NSH said three patients in a non-COVID unit at…
Premier Houston names office staff
HALIFAX: The office staff for Premier Tim Houston was announced Oct. 19. The following will make up the staff: — Nicole LaFosse Parker, Chief of Staff and General Counsel— Lisa…
Nurse practitioners begin being hired by province
EASTERN PASSAGE: N.S. is investing $2.5 million to increase the number of nurse practitioners working in long-term care. This new funding will be used to hire at least 13 new…
East Hants RCMP promoting safe driving in school zones
EAST HANTS: Officers with East Hants RCMP will be stepping up their patrols in school zones throughout the Municipality of East Hants this week. October 18-22 is School Bus Safety…
Enfield man enters not guilty pleas on child sex abuse-related charges
ENFIELD: One of two Enfield men charged with child sex abuse-related offence has pled not guilty to the charges. In Shubenacadie Provincial Court on Oct. 18, the lawyer representing Carlos…
HRM issues statement on collaboration with N.S. on housing solutions for municipality
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding its intent to work with the Province of Nova Scotia to ensure the recommendations from the Affordable Housing…
One last kick: Alford happy to be back playing darts in her final year
Beaver Bank resident and Lockview High senior eyeing Team Canada spot BEAVER BANK: For Emily Alford, she’s back in her happy place. After COVID-19 restrictions and health guidelines put her…