Authors track the Seasons in Mi’kma’ki
From a release
HALIFAX: The Mikmaq have long used the moon’s 29-day cycle to connect to recurring events in the natural world.
In their new book authors Cathy LeBlanc and Dave Chapman track the passage of...
Disaster financial assistance for those impacted by flooding
From a release
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now apply for disaster financial assistance related to damage from the severe flooding on the weekend.
"This has been a very difficult situation for so many Nova Scotians, and...
Successful Annie’s tea held at Waverley Heritage Museum
WAVERLEY: The Waverley Heritage Museum held it's annual Annie's Tea on Sept. 6.
In a post on Facebook, the Heritage Museum volunteers thanked everyone who attended and helped out.
"The tea was a great way to...
From the Cruiser – May 1-8
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ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 104 calls for service.
The following are a few highlights of the week as provided by Cpl. Jared Ryan.
DRIVERS WARNED...
Alert Quebec gas station clerk credited with helping locate abducted N.S. infant
COLCHESTER COUNTY: A gas station clerk in Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, Quebec is being praised for their awareness in alerting police after getting suspicions of a customer who was travelling with a young infant but couldn’t pay...
Noel woman charged after animals abandoned
NOEL: A 42-year-old Noel woman has been charged by the N.S. SPCA with three counts of permitting an animal to be in distress.
The offence is contrary to contrary to Section 26 (2) of the...
Seventeen Fall River, Beaver Bank motorists snagged for speeding
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: RCMP caught 18 motorists speeding in the Fall River/Beaver Bank area during the month of May, statistics released monthly by the provincial force indicate.
Of those 18 that were caught speeding, 17...
N.S. Liberals: Atlantic Doctor registry will strain already overwhelmed healthcare system
The following is a release from the N.S. Liberal Party.
HALIFAX:The announcement from Premier Houston and his Atlantic colleagues to create a doctor registry across provinces will have a minimal impact on those who are...
Police nab 63 drivers for stunting on N.S. roadways in June
HRM: RCMP across Nova Scotia nabbed sixty-three drivers with stunting incidents last month.
In a release, officials with N.S. RCMP said that road safety is a top priority for officers with the force.
In an...
N.S. moving to Biosimilar drugs for Pharmacare program
HALIFAX: Beginning Feb. 4, the province has announced that Nova Scotians enrolled in Pharmacare programs will begin switching to a biosimilar version of certain biologic drugs, including some insulins and medications used for treating...