Cancer patients to receive new wig rebate
HALIFAX: Patients in Nova Scotia being treated for cancer and dealing with hair loss can now get help with the cost of a wig through a one-time rebate of $300.…
Traffic stops will see mandatory Alcohol Screenings in May in HRM
FALL RIVER/LOWER SACKVILLE: The Halifax Regional RCMP Detachment and RCMP Southeast Traffic Services will be conducting roadside Mandatory Alcohol Screenings (MAS) during all traffic stops in Halifax Regional Municipality communities…
New program will increase child-care spaces in N.S.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia announced a new child-care expansion program which will create more licensed not-for-profit child-care spaces across the province. The announcement was made May 2 by Minister of Education…
Working group calls on government to release details around spring bear hunt cancellation decision
From a press release from the Black Bear Working Group HALIFAX: A joint statement from a Black Bear Working group was released late Thursday night concerning the province’s decision to…
Wildfire awareness day events set for May 4 in Fall River
FALL RIVER: Community residents are encouraged to stop by a local shopping mall to check out information on wildfires this Saturday May 4. Wildfire Awareness Day will be taking place…
Province announces new child care spaces in Hammonds Plains
HAMMONDS PLAINS: Families in Hammonds Plains will see more early learning and child-care spaces opening in their community this summer. It Takes a Village Child Care Centre on Parkland Drive…
TKD athletes snag eight medals at N.B. tournament
WELLINGTON: Eight athletes from Inner Strength Taekwondo in Wellington returned home with a boatload of medals last weekend. The eight were competing, representing the dojang led by Master Helbert Porter,…
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Crowd turns out for LHS Prom Touch A Truck fundraiser
FALL RIVER: Trucks and vehicles of various kinds were on display with people–mostly kids–encouraged to get in them and give a honk. The Touch A Truck fundraiser for Lockview High…
Threat found at Lockview High deemed unfounded
FALL RIVER: Families of students who attend Lockview High received a notice home on Wednesday of a reported bomb threat made towards the school. The threat turned out to be…
Release of novel “surreal” for Windsor Junction’s Tattrie Rushton
WINDSOR JUNCTION: An author who calls Windsor Junction home is getting to live out a dream – having her first novel published. Heidi Tattrie Rushton penned Pet Tales over the…