Homeless man gets helping hand from concerned RCMP officer
ENFIELD: An observant resident notice what appeared to be a suspicious person in their neighbourhood on April 12. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said members were dispatched to the…
Four in a row: Delorey propels HERH Lady Tigs to Regional hoops title
MAIN PHOTO: The HERH Lady Tigers are four-time Northumberland Region Division 2 champions. (Submitted photo) MILFORD: For the graduating players on the Hants East Rural High Tigers ladies basketball team,…
Surrender of 77 dogs overwhelms SPCA
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia SPCA is asking for help caring for 77 dogs and puppies in need of urgent treatment and rehabilitation. All the puppies and dogs came from one…
Province, feds announce Outdoor Learning fund for N.S. elementary schools
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Nova Scotia government and the federal government have created a $7 million outdoor learning fund for all public elementary schools in the province. The fund will allow…
East Hants, Sipekne’katik groups receive New Horizons funding
EAST HANTS: Three community organizations in East Hants and Sipekne’katik recently received funding from the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. The program is all about investing in programs…
PHOTOS: Fire departments do the water shuttle
MILFORD: Firefighters from across East Hants and Colchester County took time away from their families to spend a few hours doing some water shuttle training in Milford on April 10.…
Blois’ resolution “Canada as an Agricultural and Agri-food Superpower” approved
KINGS-HANTS: Liberal Party of Canada delegates passed a resolution Saturday April 10 that will help position Canada as an agricultural and agri-food superpower. The policy resolution, put forward by Kings-Hants…
Firefighters battle intense heat at Hardwood Lands structure fire
HARDWOOD LANDS: A mid-morning fire in Hardwood Lands on April 9 caused extensive damage to a garage, with a shortage of firefighters initially and intense heat proving obstacles for crews…
Residential, commercial tax rates in East Hants remain unchanged
ELMSDALE: Residents and businesses in the Municipality of East Hants can breathe a little easier as the tax rates for both general residential and commercial will remain unchanged for the…
Memorial run to honour lives lost in Portapique and surrounding areas
TRURO: The Nova Scotia Remembers Legacy Society will honour and celebrate the lives lost in Portapique and the surrounding community on April 18-19, 2020 with a Memorial Run/Walk in and…