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“It’s a really big honor.” HERH students receive Lt. Governor’s Education Medal Emergency preparedness award nominations now open, province says Youth dies in collision; young driver, second youth sent to hospital with injuries Statement from Minister Adams on long-term care labour negotiations N.S. NDP: Houston government must deliver fair deal for long-term care workers
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“It’s a really big honor.” HERH students receive Lt. Governor’s Education Medal

May 8, 2026 Pat Healey

MILFORD: Two Grade 11 students at Hants East Rural High (HERH) School are being recognized for their academic achievements and community involvement after receiving the Lieutenant Governor’s Education Medal during…

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Emergency preparedness award nominations now open, province says

May 8, 2026 Pat Healey

HALIFAX: The Department of Emergency Management is launching its first awards program to recognize people who are significantly enhancing emergency preparedness, response and recovery across Nova Scotia. “Nova Scotians never…

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Youth dies in collision; young driver, second youth sent to hospital with injuries

May 8, 2026 Pat Healey

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR: A youth has died in an early morning collision in Musquodoboit Harbour, RCMP say. Police said that at approximately 3:37 a.m., RCMP, EHS and fire services responded to…

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Statement from Minister Adams on long-term care labour negotiations

May 8, 2026 Pat Healey

HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. On Thursday, May 7, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) asked the employers and…

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N.S. NDP: Houston government must deliver fair deal for long-term care workers

May 8, 2026 Pat Healey

HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender with NSNDP Seniors and Long Term Care Critic Rod Wilson urged the Houston government to immediately return to the bargaining table, and support striking…

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Most Canadians aren’t ready for a disaster — only 1-in-4 have an emergency kit: survey

May 8, 2026 Pat Healey

Canadians prioritize pets, phones, and cash when evacuating disasters: First Onsite survey MISSISSAUGA, ONT.: As wildfires, floods, and extreme storms intensify across Canada, a new survey from First Onsite Property…

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RCMP, CBSA dismantle crime group after nearly 250 kg of cocaine detected in shipping container in Halifax

May 7, 2026 Pat Healey

HALIFAX: Federal law enforcement agencies have successfully disrupted an organized crime group importing 248.7 kilograms of cocaine into Canada from the Dominican Republic. The investigation was initiated on March 3,…

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Investigation continues into stolen truck from Truro area found in Enfield

May 7, 2026 Pat Healey

ENFIELD: A Ford F-250 stolen from a residence in Truro Heights was located in an Enfield subdivision and as a result police closed down the street for a short time…

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Rotary Club continues showing they care for Lower Sackville with cleanup

May 7, 2026 Pat Healey

LOWER SACKVILLE: The Rotary Club of Sackville and Area continued to show its committed to caring for the environment and our community this past weekend. Early Saturday morning, another Highway…

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Hantsport man charged after taking vehicle from East Hants woman without consent

May 6, 2026 Pat Healey

EAST HANTS: An East Hants woman has learned a lesson of knowing who to trust the hard way. East Hants RCMP Cpl. Jody Simpson said that officers responded to a…

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  • Emergency preparedness award nominations now open, province says
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  • Statement from Minister Adams on long-term care labour negotiations
  • N.S. NDP: Houston government must deliver fair deal for long-term care workers

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