Year in review: MacDonald reflects on 2025, looks ahead at challenging 2026
ELMSDALE: There were many highlights for 2025, but the MLA for Hants East also said for the coming year 2026 there are some fiscal realities facing the province. John A.…
An Interview with a Jr B Penguin – Adelynn and Noah
LANTZ: The following is a special being done in partnership with an East Hants Minor Hockey team whose players will interview various players on the East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins.…
Photos/Video: Ninth annual Susie McDonell Memorial Trivia Night fundraiser
ENFIELD: Teams dressed up and used their brains to answer the tough questions that awaited them during each round at the annual Susie McDonell Memorial Trivia Night fundraiser. The fun…
Milford Meltdown taking place this weekend
MILFORD: A weekend of fun is ahead in Milford with the annual Milford Meltdown taking place. The events begin Friday night Feb. 6 with the Beefy Weiner planning to have…
Penguins clinch Jr C league regular season championship with weekend wins
LANTZ: A pair of weekend wins helped wrap up the regular season N.S. JR C hockey league championship for the East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins. The Pens picked up victories…
RCMP warning of counterfeit $50s appearing across Nova Scotia
LOWER SACKVILLE: Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section is warning the public about an increase in counterfeit $50 Canadian bank notes being circulated throughout the province. In the past month,…
Durno, Brown, Caissie power Jr B Penguins to two win NSJHL weekend
LANTZ: It was a two win weekend for the East Hants Bitars Ristorante Penguins in NSJHL play. The Pens defeated Windsor 5-3 on home ice at the Keith Miller Arena…
Councillor MacPhee issues public apology following Code of Conduct review
ELMSDALE: Municipality of East Hants Warden Eleanor Roulston read a report to council outlining the findings of a code of conduct complaint involving Councillor Carl MacPhee, following an independent investigation.…
Groundhog Day cancelled due to blowing snow forecast
SHUBENACADIE: The annual Feb. 2 Groundhog Day event at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park is cancelled due to the forecast for blowing snow. The blowing snow could create unsafe driving conditions for…
Another Sunday into Monday snowstorm forecasted for Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS: Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected across Nova Scotia Sunday into Monday evening. There is potential for 15 to 30 centimetres of snowfall along with winds gusting…