Photos: LHS Icebreaker rugby tournament
FALL RIVER: The annual Lockview High Icebreaker rugby tournament took place all day Saturday. The tournament, featuring girls and boys rugby teams that were invited to participate, took place at…
Regional council approves municipal budget
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality’s Regional Council has approved the 2026/27 municipal budget. The 2026/27 municipal budget – which includes an operating budget of $1.45 billion and a capital budget…
Mayor Fillmore’s response on the 2026/27 municipal budget ratification
HALIFAX: Regional Council voted Tuesday to ratify the 2026/27 municipal budget. The vote was 14-3, with Mayor Fillmore voting against ratification. It will see a 9.5 per cent tax hike…
Station 48 Beaver Bank donates to Cobequid Community Health Foundation
BEAVER BANK: An area volunteer fire department is helping out a local community foundation. On Friday, members with Beaver Bank-Kinsac Fire Association Station 48 made a donation to the Cobequid…
Need a Family Practice Registry update for March 2026
HALIFAX: As of March 1, there are 63,221 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry. The last published number was on Feb. 1, when there were 65,790 Nova…
Registration opening for Parks & Recreation spring programming
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration will be opening for spring recreation programs over the coming days. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective…
Youth Services Plan 2026-29 engagement survey
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting youth to participate in an online engagement survey to help guide future youth-focused programs and services. Survey results will inform the municipality’s Youth…
Province announces eligibility for Order of Nova Scotia expands
HALIFAX: More people are now eligible to be nominated for the prestigious Order of Nova Scotia, and the maximum number of appointments each year has increased. New regulations broaden eligibility…
Lockview student council serving up community spirit at Chili Cookoff
FALL RIVER: The heat will be on in the cafetorium at Lockview High School later this month as student council members once again host their popular Chili Cookoff. The community…
RCMP Traffic Unit reports increased traffic stops, enforcement activity
LOWER SACKVILLE: The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) Traffic Unit has recorded a steady increase in traffic stops and enforcement activity over the past several months, with the most significant…