Dream of a wheelchair basketball court comes true for Charlie Whalen
FALL RIVER: For 14-year-old Charlie Whalen, the bounce of a basketball now echoes across his own backyard — a sound that signals independence, joy, and the fulfillment of a dream…
Man facing charges of impaired driving after complaints of burnouts
MILFORD: A 23-year-old man is facing charges of impaired driving after police were called for someone doing burnouts. Sgt. Scott MacRae said East Hants RCMP received several complaints of a…
Photos/Video: Halloween fun while learning about Taekwondo at Top Rank
LOWER SACKVILLE: It was a night of dressing up in one’s Halloween costume and also learning about taekwondo. Tim Reynolds, owner/operator of Top Rank Martial Arts in Lower Sackville, held…
Minister’s statement on Supreme Court of Canada decision
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for…
Child dies in Antigonish County mvc; police seeking witnesses
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: A child has died in a two-vehicle collision in Antigonish County where the second vehicle involved did not remain at the scene. RCMP say that on November 1…
RCMP conduct speed enforcement initiative along Hwy 102 near Fall River
FALL RIVER: A recent speed enforcement initiative on Highway 102 near Fall River led RCMP to seeing “eye-opening” results, the force said. On Oct. 29, RCMP Southeast Traffic Services Metro…
N.S. resuming mail service through Canada Post
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is resuming mail delivery through Canada Post after postal workers moved to rotating strikes earlier this month. Starting Friday, October 31, Access Nova Scotia centres will no…
Video: Getting the details on the Beaver Bank Parade of Lights
BEAVER BANK: The Beaver Bank Community Awareness Association (BBCAA) Parade of Lights is set for Nov. 30. Evan, Pat, and Lyle are here to give you a summary of what’s…
Photos: Halloween spirit at GPV
FALL RIVER: It was a spooky type of day at Georges P. Vanier Junior High in Fall River on Halloween Oct. 31. Students and staff dressed up in their Halloween…
Province moving on Highway 102 improvements; request for proposal issued
HAMMONDS PLAINS: Several busy sections of Nova Scotia’s Hwy 102 near Halifax will be getting improvements aimed at making commuting easier, support more housing and give people more transportation options,…