Nova Scotia to learn from Ontario on small modular reactors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and Ontario will work together to explore small modular reactor technology as a clean energy option. Premier Tim Houston, who is also Minister of Energy, signed a…
Two youth charged by police in violent assault on another youth
BIBLE HILL: Colchester County District RCMP has charged two youth in relation to a violent assault of another youth in August. On September 24, RCMP received a report about a…
Public hearing to be held Oct. 29 on Serenity Lodge, possible community plan amendment
ENFIELD: Municipality of East Hants council passed a motion (C25(95)) directing staff to find a solution to separate business from home properties at Serenity Lodge. This could be either through…
East Hants council approves amendments to community plan
ELMSDALE: Councillors with the Municipality of East Hants have approved amendments to the official community plan. The approval occurred at their council meeting on Sept. 24. Amendments to the Land…
N.S. NDP: Government more interested in PR than solutions
From a release: HALIFAX: After almost a year with no dedicated Department or Minister of Housing, the Houston government has finally re-appointed a minister – but has yet to re-establish…
Premier Houston tabs MacDonald for cabinet role as Municipal Affairs minister
ELMSDALE: The MLA for Hants East is one of two new members of Premier Tim Houston’s cabinet after an unexpected shuffle took place Oct. 21. Premier Houston announced the cabinet…
Traffic delays expected on Rocky Lake Drive today Oct. 22
BEDFORD: HRM is advising of traffic delays on Rocky Lake Drive in Bedford today Oct. 22. In a release, HRM said that work is going to be happening between 440…
Driver charged by police for stunting in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: A 37-year-old man has been charged for stunting along Windgate Drive in Beaver Bank on Oct. 20. Halifax Regional Police say that at approximately 7:55 a.m., a member…
Community continues to step up: Family friend starts GoFundMe for Gaul family
FALL RIVER: A family friend of the second child who died tragically in a boating accident weekend has started a GoFundMe with the approval of the family. Adalind Gaul, five-years-old…
Annual GPV band craft fair showcases creativity, community spirit
FALL RIVER: The annual Georges P. Vanier Junior High Band Craft Fair once again filled the school gym and cafeteria with colour, creativity, and community spirit from Oct. 17–18. Dozens…