New health homes coming to HRM, province says
HRM: Three new health homes in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are expected to welcome more than 20,000 people from the Need a Family Practice Registry. The Hobsons Lake Health Home…
Beaver Bank girl wins award, silver medal for project at Canada-Wide Science Fair
BEAVER BANK: Two years ago, Avalon Lively knew nothing about science fairs, let alone conduct her own independent research. “All I had was a passion for the environment, so I…
Halifax conservation pioneer honoured by national conservation organization
HALIFAX: The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) proudly announces that 19 individuals are being awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their exceptional contributions to nature…
New program offers free glasses to N.S. children
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO) recently announced the launch of Eye See,Eye Learn, a program which provides free glasses to children in primary and pre-primary in Nova…
Nova Multi-Fest cultural celebration coming to Alderney Landing in Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH: Nova Multifest returns to Alderney Landing for its eight annual multicultural celebration. This three day festival will take place from July 25 to 27 at Alderney Landing in Downtown…
Beaver Bank man dies in fatal dirt bike collision
BEAVER BANK: A 24-year-old Beaver Bank man has died following a single-vehicle collision that involved a dirt bike on July 5. RCMP say they responded to the call at 1:20…
Edelweiss Air touches down at Halifax Stanfield Airport
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: A new era of transatlantic travel begins today at Halifax Stanfield with thelaunch of Edelweiss Air’s non-stop service to Zurich, Switzerland. Both the airline and the destination…
Researchers at St. F.X. partner with brewery to put health warning labels on alcohol products
ANTIGONISH: Dr. Kara Thompson, Research Chair in Substance Use Policy and Prevention at St. Francis Xavier University, and Director of the Victor and Mona Dahdaleh Institute for Innovation in Health,…
Three Halifax-area AI businesses receive federal investment from ACOA
HALIFAX: Three businesses that are accelerating artificial intelligence adoption as it helps them spur economic growth have received more than $2.5 million in federal funding. The investment from the federal…
From the Cruiser – July 2, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 136 calls for service. The following are some of the highlighted calls as provided…