N.S. SPCA sees increase in pet surrenders; space limited
DARTMOUTH: The number of pets being surrendered is up, according to the Nova Scotia SPCA. The SPCA said with the increase they’re trying to do all that it can to…
Two men charged after fleeing from police
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: RCMP have charged a Dartmouth man and a Meteghan man following an incident where they fled from police in Middle Sackville on Sept. 4. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay, with…
New floating docks at Lake Banook makes for better experience
From a press release DARTMOUTH: The MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour announced the federal government has provided almost $250,000 to help improve the boardwalk, and add new floating docks at Lake…
Cheema’s Hall kick-starts nationals with pair of medals
DARTMOUTH: It was a double medal day for one Cheema Aquatic Club athlete as the Canoe and Kayak Canadian championships. The nationals are taking place on Lake Banook in Dartmouth.…
MacKenzie, Spence eye Olympic spots, give back to younger Cheema athletes
WAVERLEY: The water on Lake Thomas was crystal clear Wednesday afternoon Aug. 2 as summer program athletes from Cheema participated in a coaching session offered by two national team members.…
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…
Impaired driving charge among offences against Dartmouth man
MILFORD: A 41-year-old Dartmouth man is facing a slew of charges after being spotted swerving and changing lanes erratically on Highway 102 in Milford. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer…
COLUMN: MP’s News & Views with Darrell Samson
The following is the monthly column from Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson. EASTER I would like to wish everyone in the riding a very Happy Easter! HEALTHCARE I was delighted to…
Portobello bridge project will require lane closures on Hwy 118
WAVERLEY: A bridge project in the Waverley area is scheduled to start early this week, a Project Engineering official with the Department of Public Works said. In an email to…
Charges forthcoming on Dartmouth man for impaired driving
ELMSDALE: RCMP say charges of impaired driving are pending against a Dartmouth man following a call on Feb. 24. Cpl. Jared Ryan said East Hants RCMP responded to a report…