PHOTOS: Premiere Mortgage celebrates opening of Fall River office
FALL RIVER: A new Fall River business celebrated its opening at an event on Thursday night May 5 at The Fourth Lock. Premiere Mortgage opened its doors at its newest…
N.S. removes non-resident property tax; deed transfer tax to remain
HALIFAX: The government will not be moving forward with the non-resident property tax. Premier Tim Houston announced the change on May 5. “My intentions all along were to improve home…
Track litter in HRM with the Litterati App
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality has purchased a licence for the Litterati mobile app, which encourages residents to photograph, upload and tag the litter they collect in their communities. The…
New voluntary trade program to provide more inclusive hair care
From a press release: HALIFAX: People who want to learn how to perform natural hair care services or have their skills recognized can soon become certified practitioners in Nova Scotia.…
Mental Health Foundation of N.S. holding fundraiser May 6 in Halifax
HALIFAX: The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is announcing its cast for the 19th A Different Stage of Mind presented by BMO Financial Group. The event is scheduled to…
Former HRP chief releases new book “Working the Blue Lines: lessons in leadership from hockey and policing.”
From a press release: HALIFAX: No one should be surprised that Jean-Michel “JM” Blais found a way to keep himself busy since retiring three years ago from his high-profile role…
LHS badminton athletes nab medals, off to provincials
FALL RIVER: Four badminton athletes from Lockview High are heading to School Sport Nova Scotia (SSNS) provincials this weekend. At the recently-held regionals, the four Dragons finished with gold and…
Canadian Red Cross assisting tenants of Spryfield townhouse fire
HALIFAX: The Canadian Red Cross said late Monday night April 25 that an extended family of five has been temporarily displaced by a kitchen fire. In a release, the Red…
Minister Fraser announces launch of new Ukraine2Canada Travel Fund
MAIN PHOTO: Minister of Immigration Sean Fraser speaks with the Air Canada and the Shapiro Foundation before the announcement. (Healey photo) HALIFAX STANFIELD: “I feel very lucky. I feel very…
Red Cross assisting tenants after fire in Halifax apratment building
HALIFAX: At least five people have been temporarily displaced after a fire in one apartment activated the sprinkler system, causing some water damage in a 12-unit building in the Fairview…