Prom association awards six LHS grads with bursaries
FALL RIVER: The Lockview Prom Association awarded six bursaries recently to graduates of Lockview High who had applied. There was a call out for applications for the bursaries, which totalled…
Sexual violence survivors to get stronger supports, province announces
From a release HALIFAX: The province is investing $2.8 million in a new trauma therapy program to support Nova Scotians who have been sexually assaulted. The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre…
NDP: Families struggle with rising costs as government ignores cost of living crisis
From a release HALIFAX: Families can’t keep up with the rising costs of food, gas, housing, and basic necessities and the Houston government continues to offer no support during this…
Province announces purchase of new ambulance fleet aimed at improving care, safety
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will soon have a new fleet of ambulances and response and transport vehicles, ensuring the right mix of resources to improve emergency care…
N.S. opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings for children under 5; boosters for some who are pregnant
From a press releaseHALIFAX: Parents and guardians of children aged six months to under five years can book their child’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting July 28. Children will need two…
Province removes barriers for those seeking gender-affirming surgery
From a release: HALIFAX: Starting July 20, Nova Scotia is removing barriers and cutting wait times for Nova Scotians seeking gender-affirming surgery. “People told us the application process for gender-affirming…
Ukrainian girls settling in with Fall River host family
MAIN PHOTO: Anna (left) and Inna (right), from Ukraine, with host mom Cindy at their Schwarzwald subdivision home. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: Two Ukrainian girls who are living with a…
Fletchers Lake man convicted on animal cruelty charges
FLETCHERS LAKE: A 23-year-old man from Fletchers Lake has been found guilty of animal cruelty during an appearance in Halifax Provincial Court on July 20, the N.S. SPCA said in…
Christensen, Gilby pick up checkers on SunBelt Rentals night
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Two local racers—one in the SunBelt Rentals Outlaw Bandolero division and one in the Strictly Hydraulics Legend division—were victorious in CARSTAR Weekly Series racing action last Friday night…
Independent panel releases report on MLA salaries
From a press release: HALIFAX: Keith Bain, Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, has received the report of the independent panel appointed to review and make recommendations about…