Speaker of the House proposes hybrid sitting of N.S. Legislature
HALIFAX: All members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly have been sent a proposal endorsed by the house Leaders of all three recognized parties providing for the upcoming sitting…
Province announces lifting of restrictions in HRM, Mount Uniacke, Lantz, Elmsdale, Enfield
EAST HANTS: Given low COVID-19 cases, the province is lifting or altering restrictions currently in place for Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and its neighbouring communities, including Lantz; Elmsdale; Enfield; and…
Difficult decisions restricting outside travel into restricted area
LANTZ: The chief medical officer of health for the province said it was a difficult decision putting in restrictions to limit travel from outside communities into restricted areas, such as…
Public health reviewing HSIA’s arrival COVID19 testing proposal
HALIFAX STANFIELD: The Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) has submitted a proposal to make travellers returning take a COVID19 test before leaving for their quarantine. However, the province’s chief medical…
Pet of the Week – March 5, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for March 5, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
Townhouse, commercial development proposed for Fall River
FALL RIVER: HRM has received an application for the development of a four-unit townhouse along with a commercial building. On it’s planning website, HRM indicates that WSP Canada Inc. is…
Enfield RCMP arrest Maitland man for assaulting two women
MAITLAND: A 29-year-old Maitland man has been charged with assaulting two women during an altercation at a home in the community ion Feb. 25. East Hants RCMP responded to a…
Suspects sought in shoplifting at Elmsdale businesses
ELMSDALE: A pair of shoplifting complaints has local RCMP seeking two suspects. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said East Hants RCMP were called about an incident of shoplifting by two men from…
Stunting charge for Beaver Bank man
BEAVER BANK: A 48-year-old Beaver Bank man was charged March 2 with stunting along a residential community street that connects Windsor Junction and Beaver Bank. Halifax Regional Police say in…
Province provides COVID19 vaccine update
HALIFAX: The province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is on track, as it expands to include initial pharmacy clinics and community health-care providers. “In a few short months we have set up…