Province announces Green Fund investments
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is a leader in fighting climate change and that work will continue. That is why the province will spend nearly $18 million from the Green Fund to…
Churchill announces partnership between N.S., Rick Hansen Foundation
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: The province is working with the Rick Hansen Foundation to promote inclusion and accessibility in public school classrooms so all students feel welcomed, valued and supported. Curriculum learning…
Province announces intentions to protect 20 sites across N.S.
HALIFAX: Protected areas are an important part of conserving Nova Scotia’s unique habitats, coastline and biodiversity, while providing places for people to connect with nature. Government intends to protect 20…
RCMP nab 37 impaired drivers in East Hants in 2020
EAST HANTS: Impaired driving remains a serious issue. Like at RCMP detachments across N.S., the officers with East Hants RCMP are focused on getting drivers who drive impaired off the…
Councillor Blackburn provides Beaver Bank train track update
BEAVER BANK: The local municipal councillor has provided an update regarding work that CN recently did at an intersection many say needs changes to make the movement of traffic better.…
Technological changes coming for N.S. courts
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotians who use the court system have benefited from technological changes introduced during the pandemic. Now a new task force will explore more ways to use technology…
N.S. looking at ways to reduce barriers and burdens for businesses
EAST HANTS/HRM: Supporting Nova Scotia businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic will be a critical part of helping them emerge in a strong position and will support Nova Scotia’s economic recovery.…
HRM Fire begins firefighter recruitment drive
HRM: Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is launching its career firefighter recruitment drive. Do you want to make a difference in your community? HRFE is inviting applications for the…
RCMP warning about new drug seized in N.S.
DARTMOUTH/EAST HANTS: On November 26, 2020, Cumberland District SCEU seized drugs from a motor vehicle entering Nova Scotia from New Brunswick. Among the drugs seized was a small quantity of…
Government adding more than 230 LTC beds; replacing hundreds more
HALIFAX: The provincial government announced Jan. 29 that it is making a major investment in new long-term care beds and facilities to better serve residents, their families and staff. Under…