Unaffordable start to 2024 for many Nova Scotians: N.S. NDP
HALIFAX: It’s an unaffordable start to 2024 for many Nova Scotians and their families, say the N.S. NDP. Claudia Chender, the leader of the provincial NDP, said that in the…
Suspect sought in Enfield break-and-enter
ENFIELD: RCMP are seeking a suspect in a break-and-enter in progress that occurred on Dec. 30 at an Enfield restaurant. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer with East Hants RCMP,…
Dutch Settlement man dies in Hwy 214 collision
ELMSDALE: A 37-year-old Dutch Settlement man is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 214 in Elmsdale on Jan. 4. Nova Scotia RCMP spokesman Const. Dominic Laflamme said police responded…
Weather statement issued for significant snowfall expected Sunday into Monday
EAST HANTS/WAVERLEY: A special weather statement was issued Jan 4 for wintry weather expected to end the weekend and start of the new week. Environment Canada is forecasting snow, blowing…
New $1,000 bursary from East Hants Crime Prevention announced
ELMSDALE: Students in post-secondary programs can now apply for a new bursary. The East Hants Crime Prevention Association announced an additional bursary as part of the Const. Heidi Stevenson Humanitarian…
Firefighters responded to water rescue in Belnan area
BELNAN: Firefighters from four departments responded on the weekend to a water rescue in the Belnan area. The firefighters were paged out after two ATV riders were reportedly swept away…
Giving Pantry a way for people to take what they need, give what they can
ELMSDALE: The community is giving back to those who need it, and that has led a community pantry to expand. The expanded Giving Pantry is now open 24/7 at the…
Upper Rawdon woman wins big on N.S. Firefighter 50/50 raffle
UPPER RAWDON: An Upper Rawdon woman went into the new year as a millionaire. Barbara Armstrong was the winner of the Dec. 28 draw for the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50…
U15A Penguins earn hard fought silver at Braeden Bannister Memorial
LANTZ: It might be silver that the East Hants U15A Penguins won, but their performance during the Braeden Bannister Memorial, was definitely championship-worthy, falling in double overtime in the final.…
REPOST: Nova Scotia residents encouraged to signup for YourHealthNS App
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are being encouraged to sign up for the YourHealthNS App. Brendan Elliott, a spokesman with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), said the push is on to get more…