Beacon House announced as first Pallet Village site in N.S.
LOWER SACKVILLE: More unhoused Nova Scotians will soon have a shelter to call their own, beginning with 19 Pallet homes set to be installed at Beacon House in Lower Sackville.…
Hwy 102 collision claims life of Dean man
ENFIELD: A 74-year-old Dean man has died as a result of his injuries following a two-vehicle collision Jan. 9 that shut down Hwy 102 between Enfield and Elmsdale for near…
Emergency Operation Centre being activated, Nova Scotia Power says
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Power will open its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) tomorrow morning, Jan. 10 at 8 a.m. ahead of the latest windstorm expected to hit the province. “Our team…
Police nab three impaired drivers in HRM
LOWER SACKVILLE: Three motorists were arrested over the weekend for impaired driving, a spokesman for Halifax District RCMP said. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said on Jan. 6 at approximately 1 a.m.…
Heavy rain, high winds expected across N.S. on Wednesday Jan. 10
HRM/EAST HANTS: Environment Canada is advising Nova Scotians to prepare for a wet and windy Wednesday. In their forecast posted as of 3:37 p.m. on Jan 9 on their weather…
Winter walks help fight loneliness
HALIFAX: Who would have thought that a walk in the woods could help increase social connection and overall health? According to experts, loneliness is a growing epidemic. One remedy is…
From the Cruiser – Jan. 4, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 109 calls for service. Among some of the highlighted calls is the following, as…
New temporary shelter opening in Halifax, N.S. and HRM announces
HALIFAX: More options for people experiencing homelessness to come indoors this winter and receive wraparound services, the province of Nova Scotia and HRM announced Jan. 8. A new temporary emergency…
Public Health offering health care and wellness transportation to Northern Zone residents
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia Public Health is offering all residents of Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou counties and the Municipality of East Hants free, non-urgent transportation support to get to and…
HRM proclaims January as Crime Stoppers month
HALIFAX: The representative for Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley helped kick off January 2024 as Crime Stoppers Month. Deputy Mayor Cathy Deagle Gammon read the proclamation from the Halifax Regional Municipality marking…