MOST opens to nurses, applications open for other rebates
HALIFAX: Young Nova Scotian nurses can now apply for the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) income tax refund. The program returns the provincial income tax paid on the first…
HRM AG: Hiring practices need “significant improvement”
HALIFAX: The municipalities Auditor General, Andrew Atherton, found that “significant improvement” is required by HRM in its hiring practices. That was the finding released in the AG report on March…
Climate action being championed by HRM as JUNOS host
HALIFAX: Sustainability and climate action is being prioritized by the host committee for the JUNOS in Halifax in the planning and execution of JUNOS celebrations. This aligns with HalifACT: Acting…
VIDEO ADVERTORIAL: Maritime Curbing Limited opens in Lantz
LANTZ: Maritime Curbing Limited has just re-opened at their new location in Lantz HRM. They’re ready to serve you for all your concrete edging needs at your property or business.…
HRM Parks & Rec spring programming registration now open
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for spring recreation programs. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming lead by local, passionate…
Public Works working on repair for Hwy 2 gravel shoulder washout
ENFIELD: The heavy rains as of late has caused the side of the road near Scott Lane to wash away. Currently, pylons are located on the shoulder of Hwy 2…
Rafflebox 5050 fundraiser launched by Track & Turf Field committee
FALL RIVER: A new fundraiser has just launched to help support the HRM Northern Suburban Track & Turf Field in Fall River. The almost $5 million project will be built…
Emera Oval closing March 17 for 2023/24 season
HALIFAX: Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval. It will close for the 2023/2024 winter season on March 17. Staff monitor…
Man charged with slew of offences after speeding at high rates, swim in Lake William
WAVERLEY: Residents in the Waverley area said there was a lot of excitement overnight Tuesday for the normally sleepy little community. RCMP spokesman Const. Dominic Laflamme concurred. He said a…
HRM update on Grand Parade, ongoing support for those experiencing homelessness
HALIFAX: Over the past several weeks, the municipality has been taking a number of steps to provide supports to those experiencing homelessness in our region, and particularly to those sleeping…