Study: Yukon healthiest province in Canada; N.S., N.B. least healthy
From a release sent to us:
YUKON/N.S.: A recent study by Canadian health experts at lighthousedentalcentre.com found that Yukon is the healthiest province in Canada. They scored an impressive 85.
On the other hand,...
Minister Lohr urges residents to be ready for Hurricane Lee
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are encouraged to make final preparations as hurricane Lee approaches the province.
While current forecast models indicate Lee is weakening, it will still pack a punch. Nova Scotians, particularly those in southwestern...
Historic cabinet changes announced by Premier Houston
From a release
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston announced historic changes to cabinet on September 14.
Twila Grosse, MLA for Preston, joins cabinet as Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and Minister of the Public Service Commission,...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: We ask N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill his plans if he were...
MAIN PHOTO: Pat Healey interviews Liberal Leader Zach Churchill in Enfield. (Dagley Media photo)
ENFIELD: N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill came to East Hants on Thursday for some meetings with business owners.
Before he had those...
HRM preparing for Hurricane Lee impacts
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is closely monitoring Hurricane Lee as it approaches the region this weekend.
Municipal service adjustments will continue to be made throughout the severe weather event.
For the latest information, visit...
From the Cruiser – Sept. 12
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ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 140 calls for service.
East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, looks at a few of the...
N.S. announce inaugural site for healthcare worker housing
LUNENBURG: Healthcare workers in search of housing on the South Shore will soon have a new place to call home.
At an announcement on Sept. 11, N.S. announced it has purchased the former Wheelhouse Motel...
Lantz woman facing impaired driving charges after vehicle stop
LANTZ: Charges for impaired driving are expected against a 35-year-old Lantz woman, East Hants RCMP say.
Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer with East Hants RCMP, said on September 6, police completed a vehicle stop...
N.S. Power activates emergency operations centre in preparation for Hurricane Lee
DARTMOUTH: Nova Scotia Power will be activating its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Friday Sept. 15 beginning at noon ahead of the first significant storm expected to impact Nova Scotia this hurricane season.
“Our team has...
Province officially opens new Halifax-based mental health centre
From a release.
HALIFAX: A groundbreaking partnership between Dalhousie University and the Province is connecting more people to mental health and addictions services - and bringing Nova Scotia one step closer to universal mental health...