Pashkoski, first-time heat winner Vandenburg top winners at SSW
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: A Beaver Bank racer withstood some of the carnage around her to pick up a feature win, and inch closer to a division title with just weeks left…
More supportive housing in HRM, new website announced by province
HALIFAX: People experiencing homelessness in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) now have more options with the addition of 55 new supportive housing units. “Supportive housing provides people a safe place to…
Risk management practices need improvement: HRM AG says
HALIFAX: The risk management practices for the Halifax Regional Municipality have not been prioritized and need significant improvement, Auditor General, Andrew Atherton said. Atherton issued a report on his recommendations…
Premier Houston asked about pressures put on area schools by growth, development in Fall River, Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: The province understands that growth and development in areas such as Fall River and Beaver Bank means an increase in population at area schools. That’s what Premier…
Insulin pump program expands, province announces
HALIFAX: All Nova Scotians living with Type 1 diabetes can now apply for funding to cover the cost of an insulin pump and supplies, the provincial Health and Wellness Minister…
Houston says speculation on election just that; speaks on HRM mayor’s race; and N.S. Stampede
BEAVER BANK: Premier Tim Houston poured water on speculation that there is an impending election during an interview on July 9. The premier was in Beaver Bank as he began…
Premier Houston says province “open to solutions” to keep treated effluent out of Lake Thomas
BEAVER BANK: The premier said the province “continues to be open to different solutions” when it comes to keeping the treated effluent from going into Lake Thomas from the Carr…
Halifax Water announces lifting of boil water order
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Halifax Water is advising residential and commercial customers that the boil water advisory issued at 6:00 pm on Monday, July 1, has been lifted effective immediately. This…
PHOTOS: Lockview grads urged to “soak up the moment” in valedictorian speech
MAIN PHOTO: Five Lockview High grads all agree this was the best class ever. The Fall River high school graduated 270 students during two ceremonies on Thursday June 27 at…
UPDATED: Boil water advisory issued by Halifax Water for HRM area communities (Lifted on JULY 3)
THIS HAS BEEN LIFTED AS OF JULY 3 FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK/WINDSOR JUNCTION: A boil water advisory was issued on July 1 afternoon by Halifax Water for several communities in HRM.…