March to Remember the 23 set for April 18 in Bible Hill
BIBLE HILL: A memorial walk is being planned for April 18 in the Bible Hill area remembering the 23 victims of last April’s mass shooting. The N.S. March to Remember…
Make safety a priority: RCMP’s message to ATV riders
EAST HANTS/DARTMOUTH: With warmer weather approaching, the Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts to make safety a priority when on the trails this season. Each year, the Nova…
Gone to the dogs!
Dogs allowed on N.S. restaurant patios, sidewalk cafes HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The summer patio restaurant and sidewalk cafe season will be one for the dogs. In a release on March 30,…
Spin-a-thon fundraiser raises money for Enfield family
ELMSDALE: More than $1,500 was raised for a family who lost their home to a fire last month in Enfield through a spin-a-thon fundraiser. On March 27, Strides Health &…
Potential COVID19 exposure at two Elmsdale locations; three in Central Zone
ELMSDALE: Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at three locations in the Central Zone and two locations in the Northern Zone. In addition to…
Education department focused on graduation planning: Dr. Strang
FALL RIVER: The Chief Medical Officer of Health for N.S. says that conversations are ongoing with the provincial Department of Education regarding graduation ceremonies this coming June. At the COVID19…
N.S. releases budget, with increases set for mental health; environment, long-term care
HALIFAX: The Rankin government’s first budget reflects the priorities of Nova Scotians, providing a path to balance in four years, and investments in key sectors such as long-term care, public…
More transparency, accountability by local government aim of MGA, Charter changes
EAST HANTS/HRM: Government is amending the Municipal Government Act and the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to provide more transparency and increased accountability for Nova Scotians by their local government. The…
Case involving Enfield men adjourned until May 10
SHUBENACADIE: The defence’s request for an adjournment in the case involving two Enfield men charged with child pornography-related offences was granted. Lawyers for both Carlos Ayapal Gonzalez Moraga and Peter…
Province releases 2021-2022 capital plan
HALIFAX: The Rankin government released its Capital Plan for 2021-22 today, March 23, investing $1.17 billion in schools, hospitals and improved infrastructure around the province. “For the second year in…