RCMP investigating theft of ATV from Wellington
WELLINGTON: Halifax District RCMP is investigating a theft of an ATV from Wellington. On the afternoon of January 31, the ATV ran out of gas on a trail near Sandy…
Pet(s) of the Week – Feb. 5, 2021
Here is our Pet(s) of the Week for Feb. 5, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
SRA pleased with protection of Sackville River – Lewis Lake Wilderness Park
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Rivers Association (SRA) is overjoyed at the announcement by the Nova Scotia government that Sackville River Wilderness Area will soon receive a protected area designation. “This…
Police nab 37 impaired drivers in Beaver Bank, Fall River in 2020
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: Thirty-seven drivers were picked up for impaired driving in a pair of local communities during 2020. According to N.S. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Lisa Croteau, the drivers were…
N.S. announces $64.2 million investment in school upgrades
HALIFAX: Modern schools are the heart of growing, vibrant communities, which is why Nova Scotia continues to make significant investments in new school construction and renovations through the five-year school…
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.…