N.S., HRM extend shelter agreement
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians experiencing homelessness will continue to have 24/7 access to shelter space in the Halifax Forum’s Multi-Purpose Centre for another year. “We need to keep emergency options available…
Fall River golfers tee off at U15 Nationals
FALL RIVER: Three Fall River golfers are representing the province at a national tournament. Cole Stewars; Nathan MacDonald; and Luke MacDougall, all from the Fall River area, are at the…
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…
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…
Recreational water advisories at Oakfield Park Beach, Penhorn Beach lifted
OAKFIELD: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at Penhorn Beach in Dartmouth and Oakfield Park Beach in Oakfield. These are…
Recreational water quality advisories issued for Oakfield Park beach, Sandy Lake, Penhorn Beach
OAKFIELD:Two local area beaches and one in Dartmouth have had a recreational water quality advisory placed on them on Aug. 14. In a release HRM said a recreational water quality…
More supportive housing in HRM, new website announced by province
HALIFAX: People experiencing homelessness in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) now have more options with the addition of 55 new supportive housing units. “Supportive housing provides people a safe place to…
School supply drives underway in Fall River, Windsor Junction
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A pair of community groups are trying to help local families get ready for back-to-school. The Windsor Junction Community Centre and the Gordon R. Snow Community Centre HRM…