Pet of the Week – March 12, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for March 12, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
Long-term care facility at Carr Farm development gets NWCC approval
FALL RIVER: The amendment to allow a 100-bed long-term care facility built as one of the five buildings planned for the Carr Farm development in Fall River was approved by…
Police nab three drivers for impaired-related offences in
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP have arrested three drivers in 24 hours for impaired driving related offences during traffic stops in the Halifax Regional Municipality. In a release, police say…
From the Cruiser – March 2-9
Brought to you by: FROM THE CRUISER – March 2 to March 9, 2021 ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 86 calls for service during the week of March 2…
Details on summer programming at WJCC being finalized
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Windsor Junction Community Centre (WJCC) volunteer board is finalizing the details for summer 2021. They said they will not be offering full summer registration this summer. There…
Fall River-area scouts enjoy winter fun in Chaswood
The following has been submitted by the 1st Riverlake Scouts CHASWOOD: The 1st Riverlake Scouts were back outside for another adventure recently at the Chaswood Educational Woodlot. They packed in…
From the Firehouse – February 2021 calls
Brought to you by: INDIAN BROOK: Here’s a look at the fire calls for the month of February throughout East Hants and Stewiacke. The call info is provided by participating…
Speech from the throne focuses on environment, economy, equity
Release from the province: EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The provincial government delivered its speech from the throne on March 9, unveiling a bold agenda focused on improving the lives of Nova…
Elmsdale Guardian among locations to offer AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Guardian and Shoppers Drug Mart in Lower Sackville are among the 25 locations that will offer the AstraZeneca Vaccine beginning March 20. In a release, the province…
Province signs new contract with EHS; includes recommendations from Fitch Report
HALIFAX: Minister of Health and Wellness Zach Churchill announced the province is committed to making improvements to the Emergency Health System (EHS) to ensure it continues to meet the needs…