Breakfast programs at Beaver Bank schools get boost from Station 48 volunteer firefighters
BEAVER BANK: Three Beaver Bank schools are getting a little extra push from their volunteer fire department.
The volunteers with Station 48 beaver Bank-Kinsac visited the three schools recently with a special delivery.
Volunteers dropped off...
PHOTOS: Emotional night at Lockview High year-end band concert
FALL RIVER: It was an emotional night on Wednesday for many at Lockview High School.
The year-end band concert marked the final high school band performance for the Grade 12 students in the band.
It was...
Nova Scotians provided with blue-green algae reminder
HALIFAX: As the weather gets warmer, it is important for people to know about and watch for blue-green algae while enjoying Nova Scotia’s fresh water shorelines.“We want everyone to safely enjoy our lakes, rivers,...
Province announces more funding for N.S. Legal Aid services
NOVA SCOTIA: Nova Scotia's Attorney General and Justice Minister announced May 16 the province will be increasing funding to Nova Scotia Legal Aid to help ensure vulnerable Nova Scotians have access to the legal...
CFIB: Atlantic Canadian restaurants grapple with patio permit expenses
HALIFAX: An Atlantic Municipal survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found that six out of 10 small businesses do not think their municipality prioritizes small business needs and issues.
This sentiment...
N.S. NDP renew call for mental health crisis teams
From a release
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP is saying that the urgent need for a dedicated mental health crisis team is never more apparent then it is now in the province.
As Bridgewater Police...
Oakfield, Dollar Lake, Laurie Park set to open
GRAND LAKE: One local provincial park is set to open today May 17, while two others that are camping parks will be opening for the summer season in a couple of weeks.
Oakfield Park will...
Fine for illegal burning increasing to $25,000 during wildfire season
HALIFAX: Beginning May 16, Nova Scotia has increased the fine for violating daily burn restrictions to $25,000.
Premier Tim Houston made the announcement in a release issued on May 16.
He said almost all wildfires...
Wellington girl recognized for school contributions with Citizenship award
FALL RIVER: A Wellington girl feels honoured to have been selected as an HRM Citizenship Award winner for her school.
Megan Hart, a Grade 9 student at Lockview High, was recently awarded the HRM Citizenship...
Waverley native appointed Chief Conductor of Iceland Orchestra
WAVERLEY: A native of Waverley who performs overseas has been elevated to a new role by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra (ISO).
In a release on her Facebook page, Barbara Hannigan announced she has been appointed...