Feds invest in Sipekne’katik housing project
INDIAN BROOK: A housing project that will bring 20 new units to a development under construction in Sipekne’katik is receiving $2.73 million through the federal government’s Project Stream of the…
EDITORIAL: Sign wars – a nice distraction from the gloom
It all started in East Hants with a sign at McNeill’s Shell that said “Who wants to go tow to tow. Big Dog Sign Wars.” The last line refers to…
COVID19: 126 new cases reported May 16; 103 recoveries
HALIFAX: Today, May 16, Nova Scotia is reporting 126 new cases of COVID-19 and 103 recoveries. There are 106 cases in Central Zone, nine in Eastern Zone, nine in Western…
Police determine no criminal malice in report of suspicious vehicle following woman driver
EAST HANTS: Police have investigated a complaint of a female driver being followed by two unknown men in a Dodge Durango between Elmsdale and the Shubenacadie area and have determined…
Elmsdale Sobeys, Superstore, Dollarama on May 12 potential COVID-19 exposure list
ELMSDALE: Two grocery stores and a dollar store were among those on the potential COVID-19 exposure list released May 12 by N.S. Health. Anyone who worked at or visited the…
Halifax County man issued Health Protection Act ticket for COVID-19 violation in Elmsdale
EAST HANTS: A Halifax County man who was selling lobster in Elmsdale on May 8 has been issued a ticket for violating the Health Protection Act. According to Sgt. Martin…
Those aged 40-44 now eligible for Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
HALIFAX: Starting today, May 11, people aged 40 and older can book appointments for the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in…
COVID19: N.S. investing $1.3 million to support food needs of Nova Scotians
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Rankin government is investing $1.3 million to help ensure vulnerable Nova Scotians get the food they need during the third wave of COVID-19. This funding will be…
COVID19: N.S. announces 165 new cases on May 9
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is reporting 165 new cases of COVID-19 today, May 9. There are 138 cases in Central Zone, 16 in Eastern Zone, six in Western Zone and five…
UPDATED: From the Firehouse – April 2021
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at the calls for participating volunteer fire departments in the East Hants and Stewiacke areas for the month of April. Milford…