Myeloma Halifax march set for Sept. 23 in Bedford
BEDFORD: To help raise awareness and funds for multiple myeloma, a little-known blood cancer, Halifax residents will be participating in the Halifax Multiple Myeloma March on September 23. It will…
Study: Yukon healthiest province in Canada; N.S., N.B. least healthy
From a release sent to us: YUKON/N.S.: A recent study by Canadian health experts at lighthousedentalcentre.com found that Yukon is the healthiest province in Canada. They scored an impressive 85.…
Minister Lohr urges residents to be ready for Hurricane Lee
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are encouraged to make final preparations as hurricane Lee approaches the province. While current forecast models indicate Lee is weakening, it will still pack a punch. Nova…
Historic cabinet changes announced by Premier Houston
From a release HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston announced historic changes to cabinet on September 14. Twila Grosse, MLA for Preston, joins cabinet as Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and…
HRM preparing for Hurricane Lee impacts
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is closely monitoring Hurricane Lee as it approaches the region this weekend. Municipal service adjustments will continue to be made throughout the severe weather event.…
Halifax man charged in Elmsdale break-and-enter spree
ELMSDALE: A 33-year-old Halifax has been charged with a slew of offences after a break-and-enter spree at numerous businesses in Elmsdale on Sept. 13. Cpl. Jon Neima, with East Hants…
N.S. announce inaugural site for healthcare worker housing
LUNENBURG: Healthcare workers in search of housing on the South Shore will soon have a new place to call home. At an announcement on Sept. 11, N.S. announced it has…
N.S. Power activates emergency operations centre in preparation for Hurricane Lee
DARTMOUTH: Nova Scotia Power will be activating its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Friday Sept. 15 beginning at noon ahead of the first significant storm expected to impact Nova Scotia this…
Province officially opens new Halifax-based mental health centre
From a release. HALIFAX: A groundbreaking partnership between Dalhousie University and the Province is connecting more people to mental health and addictions services – and bringing Nova Scotia one step…
LWF Orioles capture U-15 boys DQ Cup
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The LWF Orioles capped off their 2023 baseball season in style last weekend. The Orioles, an LWF Baseball Association team, won the inaugural Dairy Queen Fall River U15…