Province announces more supports for families of children with autism
From a press release: HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Many Nova Scotians who have a child with autism can apply for up to $3,000 to cover the costs of equipment, supplies and other…
Program aimed at those at very high risk of developing lung cancer launched in N.S.
From a press release HALIFAX: A new screening program will help save lives by preventing lung cancer and finding it earlier. The Lung Screening Program, which includes clinical assessment and…
Sharp skater: Young Lantz boy keeping East Hants skates in shape
LANTZ: A budding entrepreneur is making sure the skates of East Hants residents are staying sharp this winter. Nine-year-old Dawson Burns is a student by day at Maple Ridge Elementary…
HRM issues statement on fire at Grand Parade tent encampment
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is providing the following statement regarding the fire today Jan. 22 at the Grand Parade Designated Outdoor Sheltering Location. Shortly after 6:30 a.m., Halifax Regional…
N.S. NDP: Community Food Access program demand quadrupled
From a press release HALIFAX: More and more families are struggling to afford their grocery bills causing greater demand on programs that help people get healthy food. Data obtained through…
Carruthers, Lewis, Rogers, Gaudry, Moon among Athletics East winners
LOWER SACKVILLE: Athletes from across HRM who members of Athletics East were recognized at a year-end awards banquet. The banquet was held prior to the holidays at the Kinsmen Centre…
Lower Sackville man charged with drug, firearm offences
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 50-year-old Lower Sackville man is facing drug and firearm charges after a seizure in the community by RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay, with RCMP…
Sackville man charged following hate motivated incident
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 31-year-old Sackville man is facing charges of assault following a hate-motivated incident on Jan. 17 in Sackville. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said that police…
Survey: Atlantic Canadians willing to eat more sustainably, but affordability a hurdle
MONTREAL, QUE./ATLANTIC CANADA: New research from Sodexo Canada indicates most in Atlantic Canada are willing to make shifts towards more sustainable food choices, but there’s a gap between knowledge, intentions,…
HRM recruiting summer Parks & Rec staff
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching recruitment efforts for casual Parks & Recreation summer staff positions. A diverse range of positions are available in aquatics, inclusion and recreation at…