In a nail biter: Deagle-Gammon defeats experienced Streatch
FALL RIVER: It is something that Cathy Deagle-Gammon first dreamed about becoming four years ago when she put her name in to run for municipal councillor. At that time, she…
New mayor elected in Town of Stewiacke
STEWIACKE: A fresh face will be at the helm of the Town of Stewiacke as it—like other municipalities across the province—recovers from the COVID19 pandemic. George Lloy has been “unofficially”…
Historic first: First Indigenous representative elected to MEH in Shubenacadie
ELMSDALE: In what is thought to be a historic-first, the new council at the Municipality of East Hants will see its first Indigenous councillor. Ian Knockwood defeated four other challengers…
Blackburn handidly re-elected in District 14
BEAVER BANK: The councillor-elect for District 14 (Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank) will be one of upwards of seven women on the new HRM regional council after a landslide victory on Oct.…
#StudentVote: Deagle-Gammon, Blackburn elected by students in District 1, District 14
Mike Savage narrowly the choice for Mayor over Max Taylor FALL RIVER: If students at three schools in the Fall River area were eligible to cast a ballot they overwhelmingly…
RCMP charge man with assaulting Sipekne’katik Chief
SIPEKNE’KATIK: Meteghan RCMP have laid charges in relation to the assault of Sipekne’katik Chief Michael Sack that occurred on Wednesday October 14, in New Edinburgh. RCMP have charged 46-year-old, Chris…
MP Kody Blois issues statement on Moderate Livelihood in Southwestern N.S.
KINGS-HANTS: The following is a statement issued by Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois on the ongoing tension withr egards to the fishery in Southwest Nova, involving fishers from Sipekne’katik. “I am…
Dr. Strang releases trick or treat guidance during COVID19 pandemic
FALL RIVER: The provincial chief medical officer of health has provided specific advice around Halloween as the holiday approaches. “Halloween is a fun celebration but I am concerned about parties…
Local schools partaking in #StudentVote
FALL RIVER: Yesterday, Oct. 15, and today Oct. 16, more than 10,000 elementary and high school students from throughout Nova Scotia will take part in the Student Vote program for…
Province announces COVID Alert App now available
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will be able to receive COVID-19 exposure alerts directly to their smartphones when using Health Canada’s free COVID Alert App. “As a province we have all shown…