N.S. NDP renew call for mental health crisis teams
From a release HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP is saying that the urgent need for a dedicated mental health crisis team is never more apparent then it is now…
Waverley native appointed Chief Conductor of Iceland Orchestra
WAVERLEY: A native of Waverley who performs overseas has been elevated to a new role by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra (ISO). In a release on her Facebook page, Barbara Hannigan…
“This is the beginning.” Autism Action Plan just a start, hopes Executive Director
BEDFORD: The first-of-its-kind in Nova Scotia Autism Action Plan announced by the province on Wednesday morning in Bedford is just the start, hopes the Executive Director of Autism Nova Scotia.…
Kenny U-Pull 150 goes green Saturday for Pro Stock Tour season opener
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: The cars and stars of the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour begin their trek across the Maritimes this weekend at Scotia Speedworld. The Tour will contest the…
From the Firehouse – April 2024 calls
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at the April 2024 calls for local volunteer fire departments within East Hants and Stewiacke. Information in this column is provided…
Halifax man suffers serious injuries in mvc; others sustain minor injuries
BEDFORD: A 24-year-old Halifax suffered life-threatening injuries following a serious single-vehicle collision on Hwy 101 east near exit 1H Bedford. RCMP said police, EHS, and local fire services were called…
Lake Echo woman facing impaired driving charges
SHUBENACADIE: A 28-year-old Lake Echo woman has been charged with alleged impaired driving following a collision in Shubenacadie. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said that officers…
N.S. adding more child care spaces in Halifax region
HALIFAX: Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) will add more spaces to its child study centre in Halifax and expand the age groups it serves with funding support from the provincial…
U-14 Fury girls finish perfect season with VNS provincial title
FALL RIVER: A perfect cap to the season. The Fall River Fury Under-14 girls volleyball team put the fininshing touches on a season without any blemishes by picking up the…
N.S. RCMP warn of recent spear phishing attacks in Nova Scotia
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section and Cybercrime Unit are warning the public of recent instances of scammers targeting retail businesses using sophisticated spear phishing techniques. Scammers contact…