Fall River’s O’Toole named HRM’s new CAO
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: The successor to Jacques Dube as Chief Administration Officer (CAO) of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has been announced.
Regional council announced that they have appointed Cathie O'Toole to the position. She will begin...
N.S. expanding home heating program, supports for vulnerable
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston announced Dec. 14 that Nova Scotia will be providing more assistance to Nova Scotians struggling with the cost of living increases.
As part of a $100-million effort to help low-...
Location of long-term care facility in Fall River not set in stone
FALL RIVER: The provincial department for Seniors and Long-Term care said that a location for a long-term care facility in Fall River/Waverley area has not been finalized.
That is different than what a release earlier...
PHOTOS: Holiday cheer enjoyed in Waverley
WAVERLEY: It was a fun afternoon at the Waverley Legion Dec. 10 as Christmas on the Green took place.
Those attending the Waverley Community Association-organized event had plenty of games, music, and a visit from...
Community of Lakeview, schools collect food for Christmas Express
LAKEVIEW: The community of Lakeview stepped up for its 28th year, collecting two full truck beds of food for the Lions Christmas Express.
In Lakeview, the food collection took place on Dec. 4 beginning...
N.S. announces plans to protect 9,300 hectares of Crown land
From a press release
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Nova Scotia is investing an additional $20 million to help protect more of Nova Scotia's land and water and designating another 9,300 hectares of Crown land for the benefit...
Speed reduced: Section along Fall River Road lowered by HRM
FALL RIVER: Motorists will notice some fresh new speed signs along Fall River Road.
On Dec. 12, HRM announced that the speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour on the stretch from Garden View Drive...
Province announces $4 million investment in road upgrades
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing an additional $4 million in the Rural Impact Mitigation program and equipment to improve roads across the province.
The government had already increased its commitment to the program by...
GPV Band Auction raises money for trip
BEDFORD: More than $3,000 was raised for students in the school band at Georges P. Vanier Junior High.
The band held an auction recently at Riverside Pub & Eatery in Bedford, where almost 100 items...
FRABA’s Light up the Holidays contest map released
FALL RIVER: Holiday lights are shining bright throughout the Fall River area, and the Fall River and Area Business Association (FRABA) wants you to check them out.
About 14 homes in Fall River, Miller...