Residents invited to annual Halifax Explosion Memorial Service
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to the annual Halifax Explosion Memorial Service on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Bell…
More options for new farmers, growing producers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is launching anew program to help new farmers and growing agricultural producers access the farmland they need to start or grow their business. The Program for Accessing…
Nova Scotia taking action on illegal cannabis sales
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is taking more aggressive steps to address the growing public health and safety risks posed by illegal cannabis. Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, directed…
HRM proposes planning changes to address provincial requirements on housing supply
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of an upcoming public hearing on proposed amendments to the 2014 Regional Plan and all supporting planning documents to address provincial housing…
EHS, TeleHealth 811 partner across N.S. to bring holiday cheer to communities
ELMSDALE: This holiday season, Emergency Health Services (EHS) and TeleHealth 811 staff and volunteers are once again showing their community spirit, organizing and supporting toy and food drives across Nova…
Photos/Video: 18th annual Sackville Tree Lighting at Acadia Park
LOWER SACKVILLE: The holiday season kicked off in Lower Sackville with the 18th annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 29. The tree lighting was presented by the Sackville Business…
Santa coming to East Hants Christmas Parade this Saturday Dec. 6
ELMSDALE: Santa is coming to East Hants this Saturday Dec. 6. The Jolly Old Elf from the North Pole will join local businesses and community groups and take part in…
Premier Houston to meet with Massachusetts Governor, attend Boston tree lighting
HALIFAX/BOSTON, MASS.: Premier Tim Houston will meet with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey December 3, to discuss trade and energy opportunities. They will be joined by Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and…
Immediate need for CVITP volunteers and host organizations
HALIFAX: This past year, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) has helped 39,9801,2,3,4 individuals in Nova Scotia receive $93,489,000 in tax refunds, credits and benefit payments. ] Still, many…
Photos/video: Elmsdale Tree Lighting gets the holiday spirit going
ELMSDALE: A large crowd didn’t let some wet, damp weather stop them from attending the annual Elmsdale Tree Lighting at the Square in front of Riverview United Church, put on…