Rising Tide group, Town of Stewiacke projects receive Age-Friendly grants
NOEL: A seniors group in Noel and a community garden project in Stewiacke are two of the 44 projects across Nova Scotia to receive funding support from the province with Age-Friendly Grants.
The Rising...
Province says numerous factors reason behind temporary closure of Lawrence House Museum
MAITLAND: The Lawrence House Museum in Maitland will be closed this summer tourist season, and there’s no word on when and if it will re-open.
Residents have voiced concern with its closure on a Maitland...
Study: Halifax, St. John’s among major cities to see rise in rentership
ATLANTIC CANADA: The share of renters in the country’s major cities is bigger than ever before — and Atlantic Canada's two largest make no exception.
But here’s the kicker: It’s not just young people...
Halifax Stanfield urges travellers to prepare for peak season
HALIFAX STANFIELD: As their new campaign says, literally everyone is planning a trip this summer, and Halifax Stanfield is ready to welcome throngs of travellers destined for faraway locations, and visitors eager to explore...
N.S. Realtors leading way in searching for adaptable homes, NSAR says
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) is ensuring Nova Scotia’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) System is meeting the needs of more potential homebuyers.
The association is launching several new measurements to the MLS®...
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Syliboy excited to share Mi’kmaw artwork across East Hants thanks to partnership with...
ELMSDALE: A partnership between Indigenous artist Quentin Syliboy and the Municipality of East Hants was officially launched before a small crowd on June 11.
The launch took place at the LLoyd E. Matheson Centre in...
Elmsdale boy second in national Remembrance Day essay contest
ENFIELD: A young boy from Elmsdale has placed in a top spot at a national level for Remembrance Day.
Matteo Mercer, from Elmsdale, won second place at the national level for his Intermediate Essay entry...
Province announces more funding for grief, bereavement, mental health supports
EAST HANTS/COLCHESTER: A new funding opportunity is now available for community-based organizations offering grief, bereavement and mental health supports in Colchester, Cumberland, and Hants counties.“Local organizations have their roots in community. They know what...
Public asked to defend against hate, discrimination: N.S. Human Rights Director
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Joseph Fraser, Director and CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is deeply concerned about a rise in hate against the...
N.S. AG: Strong leadership, commitment from community required to keep school violence in check
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia's Auditor General said it will take strong leadership and community commitment to ensure safe learning environments in Nova Scotia schools after years of pervasive school violence in a new report.
To get...