Police investigating Fall River incident involving weapon
FALL RIVER: RCMP are investigating an incident that was reported as an alleged assault and led to heavy police presence in the Lockview Road area of Fall River on Aug.…
Age-friendly grant applications now open
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Organizations interested in creating more age-friendly and inclusive communities in Nova Scotia can now apply for project funding. Seniors Minister Leo Glavine opened the first-round call for…
Province’s growing economy helped ease COVID19 impact on 2019-2020: public accounts report
HALIFAX: The provincial public accounts show the province’s growing economy and strong fiscal foundation helped lessen the financial impact of COVID-19 in the 2019-20 year. Government released the public accounts…
N.S. reporting one new case of COVID19
HRM: As of today, Aug. 20, Nova Scotia has six active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The new case is in the Central…
Enhanced testing strategy for post-secondary students entering N.S., border requirements enhanced
FALL RIVER: The provincial government announced Aug. 20 that post-secondary students entering the province from outside Atlantic Canada will require testing for COVID-19 along with 14 days of self-isolation. Premier…
Police investigating armed robbery at Beaver Bank Road gas station
LOWER SACKVILLE: On August 19, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members of the Halifax District RCMP responded to a call of an armed robbery at a service station on Beaver Bank…
New kitchen facilities opens at Wellington/Fletchers Lake hall
WELLINGTON: With restrictions easing related to COVID19 for food establishment facilities and non-profit community halls, like the one at Station 42 in Wellington, the new operator of the kitchen facility…
Province ensures equal pay for all public sector LPNs
EAST HANTS: Government will fund public sector employers in health authorities, long-term care, disability support programs and home care to pay all their licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at the same…
Province assisting with funding of new Ronald McDonald house
HALIFAX: Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for children being treated at the IWK Health Centre and their families, would be able to serve even more families in…
RCMP issue warning about solicitation requesting payment via cryptocurrency
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about a number of phone and computer scams requesting payment with cryptocurrency or gift-cards being reported throughout the province. Various types…