Pet of the Week – Oct. 1, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Oct. 1, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw. The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
Nine Mile River break-and-enter under investigation
NINE MILE RIVER: Police say their investigation into a break-and-enter in Nine Mile River on Sept. 25 is continuing. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said officers received a complaint…
Health-care, LTC workers, teachers among those mandated by N.S. to be vaccinated
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: The tens of thousands of workers in the N.S. health-care and education system in the province must be vaccinated under a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate announced by Premier…
“Cautious approach” for province’s Phase 5 re-opening
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: It will be a cautious approach for Nova Scotia’s phase 5 of its reopening, the province announced at the COVID-19 briefing on Sept. 29. While most restrictions…
New take-home COVID-19 test kits for pre-primary to Grade 6
HALIFAX: Families of children in pre-primary to Grade 6 in Nova Scotia’s public school system will receive free COVID-19 rapid testing kits in a move to enhance health and safety…
COVID-19: N.S. reports 41 new cases, 21 recoveries
HALIFAX: The province is reporting 41 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 recoveries on Sept. 29. There were also three schools notified of exposure (s) at their school. There are…
HRM continues collaboration to address homelessness in region
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to collaborate with the Province of Nova Scotia, professional service providers and volunteers, to provide support to those experiencing homelessness in our region. Over…
FOIPOP compliance rate highest in three years
HALIFAX: The 2020-21 annual report from Information Access and Privacy Services released today, September 29, shows the overall compliance rate for responses to requests under the Freedom of Information and…
Electrical problem forces float-plane to land in Goffs lake
GOFFS: An electrical issue forced the pilot of a float-plane to land in a lake near the Halifax Stanfield Airport on Tuesday afternoon Sept. 28. Shortly after 1 p.m., firefighters…
From the Cruiser – Sept. 21-28
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 108 calls for service between Sept. 21 and Sept. 28. Here are a few of the highlighted calls as provided…