Health care unions, province reach tentative agreement
HALIFAX: The province’s two health authorities – Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health – and the Council of Health Care Unions reached a tentative two-year agreement early August 30. The…
Excitement abounds as new Shubenacadie wastewater treatment facility officially opened
SHUBENACADIE: A $9.5 million state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility in Shubenacadie is officially opened. The grand opening, with remarks from Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald; Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois; and…
Charity 4-on-4 street hockey tournament set to raise funds on Sept. 7
FALL RIVER: Are you ready to lace up your sneakers, grab your sticks, and hit the pavement for a great cause? On September 7, an epic Street Hockey Tournament returns…
N.S. sending wildfire firefighter crew to Winnipeg
From a release HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: Nova Scotia is sending 12 firefighters to help with out-of-control wildfires in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The crew will partner up with firefighters from Prince Edward…
ADVERTORIAL: Let Julie’s Organizing Services get you organized
EAST HANTS/HRM: Keep calm and Organize on. That seems to be a fitting motto for Julie Witherell’s new business venture, Julie’s Organizing Services which covers the East Hants and Halifax…
N.S. announces rent supplement program expands, aligns benefits with rent paid
HALIFAX: More low-income Nova Scotians will qualify for a rent supplement through changes the Province is making to the program with the support of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation…
Launch of new school lunch program gearing up
HALIFAX: Families across Nova Scotia will soon be able to order school lunches that are affordable, nutritious and delicious. The Nova Scotia School Lunch Program will serve its first lunches…
Getting back in Victory Lane has Lakeview’s Bland all smiles
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: As Hailey Bland climbed from her no. 27 Bandolero that familiar ear-to-ear smile was back on her face. After a year of struggles during the 2024 Bay Equipment…
New regulations remove barriers, create more opportunities in HRM for housing, says province
HALIFAX: The province is taking further action to remove barriers and create more opportunities for housing in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). “Nova Scotians need more housing, and that need is…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Mason enjoys working with volunteer groups, looks to make HRM better
The following is a video story supported by Waye Mason in his run to be HRM Mayor FALL RIVER: Waye Mason is getting an idea of the hard work volunteers…