COLUMN: Wind West: Canada’s First Offshore Wind Development
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston’s office. I was thrilled to see the federal government recognize Wind West and the Eastern Energy Partnership as a…
Remaining evacuees from Long Lake wildfires returning home as of Sept. 20
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: All remaining residents evacuated because of the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Saturday, September 20. Residents are to arrive at the…
From Newsroom to Pulpit: Former journalist begins new role as minister in Fall River
OAKFIELD/FALL RIVER: After 40 years in journalism, including 25 with The Canadian Press, a familiar voice in Canadian news has traded the newsroom for the pulpit. Michael Tutton, the new…
Lucasville man dies in fatal two-vehicle collision
LUCASVILLE: A 35-year-old Lucasville man has died as a result of two-vehicle collision on Sept. 17 in Lucasville. RCMP said at approximately 7:41 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, EHS and…
Police investigating serious MVC in Upper Sackville
UPPER SACKVILLE: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a single vehicle crash in Upper Sackville. On September 18, at approximately 2:44 p.m., RCMP officers, EHS and fire services responded to…
Enfield-area man charged in theft of truck and trailer, other offences
ENFIELD/GRAND LAKE: A 46-year-old man whose last known address is listed as Oldham has been charged for theft of a truck and trailer along with other offences. On September 11,…
It’s open! Aerotech Connector opens for public use
WELLINGTON: The much anticipated opening of the Aerotech Connector happened early Thursday afternoon. After delays from an earlier planned opening due to material supplies not arriving on time (poles and…
Woods restrictions lifted in remaining N.S. counties, except Annapolis County
HALIFAX: Restrictions on travel and activities in the woods are lifted in all remaining counties except Annapolis as of 4 p.m. September 18. The change applies to Cumberland, Hants, Lunenburg,…
RCMP officers taking new approach with East Hants schools
EAST HANTS: Students and staff across East Hants will be seeing more of their local RCMP officers in schools and the community this year, thanks to a novel approach to…
Applications open for Youth Poet Laureate program
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to apply for the Youth Poet Laureate Program. The program offers young poets (aged 14 to 18) an opportunity to develop their…