GPV students partake in Dramafest
FALL RIVER: Students at Georges P. Vanier Junior High enjoyed the experience and learning about theatre.
On May 3, 35 students from the Fall River school attended Dramafest at the Dalhousie Arts Centre in Halifax.
Students...
Emergency Preparedness week celebrated May 7-13
HALIFAX: As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging all residents to know their risks and be prepared.
Know your risks – do you live on a coastline, floodplain or area...
LHS band students have “wonderful” experience on trip
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High School band returned from a recent trip to Canada’s capital and Montreal, Que. with opportunities that will help them grow as musicians.
After a couple years of no traveling due...
Wish fulfilled: Jacob’s day as a firefighter at Station 45, N.S. Fire School
MAIN PHOTO: Sparky and Richard Prevost with Station 45 present Jacob with his Honorary Firefighter certificate at the N.S. Fire School. (Healey photo)
WAVERLEY: Jacob Scott won’t soon forget May 4.
That was the day his...
Community supports information now available for those affecting by Mass Shooting
HALIFAX/HANTS COUNTY: Residents in Cumberland, Colchester and Hants counties can get up-to-date information starting May 4 on new community supports available after recommendations by the Mass Casualty Commission.
Mobile clinic hours and locations, community health...
U.S. sponsorship program Gardening Know How selects Elmsdale Community Garden for grant
ELMSDALE: An East Hants community garden is one of two from Canada to receive support for 2023 from a US initiative named Gardening Know How.
Gardening Know How is the foremost online resource for gardening...
Fury U-17, U-18 girls make history winning VNS provincial titles
FALL RIVER: The Fall River Fury volleyball program have ended the club season in historic fashion.
The team won both the Under-17 girls and Under-18 girls Volleyball Nova Scotia provincial championships – a feat never...
First-ever Myeloma Canada ride organized for Halifax on May 7 in memory of Ross...
HALIFAX: Ross Moore was a loving husband, father and doting grandfather. He was also the cherished Director of Development for Atlantic Subway, with more than 30 years of service, and a pillar in his...
Fall River area youth recognized by HRM for volunteer efforts
FALL RIVER: Ewan Hawley owes the prodding from a friend for finding out he was selected as a Youth Volunteer winner for HRM District 1.
Hawley was in his French class at Lockview High in...
Lower Sackville, Halifax moms among Canada’s Total Mom Pitch Top 100 semi-finalists
LOWER SACKVILLE/HALIFAX: Several Nova Scotia moms who are entrepreneurs are among the top 100 semi-finalists for Canada’s Total Mom Pitch, presented by TD.
In a release, the award-winning initiative, celebrating its fifth year, announced the...