NSH provides update to services impacted by significant snowfall
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health is advising that some non-emergency services will continue to be reduced in Eastern and Northern zones due to the heavy snow in parts of the province…
HRCE schools to reopen on Feb. 6; precautions provided
HALIFAX: In a message to HRCE families, the regional centre said that all schools will open on Tuesday morning Feb. 6 as scheduled. HRCE’s Operations Team has been working hard…
Students needs, government priorities targeted in agreements with universities
HALIFAX: New one-year funding agreements with the province’s 10 universities will cap tuition increases and spur more action on student housing, the Minister responsible for Advanced Education said. The bilateral…
Residents urged to prepare for significant snowfall
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Nova Scotians in central and eastern parts of the province are expected to be hit with a significant snowfall over the next few days, continuing into early next…
Old dog ready to showcase new tricks at Halifax boxing event
ELMSDALE: Sandy Pembroke is brimming with confidence as Feb. 2 nears. You see, Pembroke, who calls Belnan home with his partner, is getting ready to step into the ring as…
Chender: NDP would prioritize housing for Nova Scotians if they formed government
FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP are ready to go to battle for Nova Scotians. That’s the messaging Leader Claudia Chender brought to the caucus retreat the party had for…
Track & Turf field committee nearing goal line in fundraising drive; $100,000 of $213,000 raised
FALL RIVER: The HRM Northern Suburban Track & Turf Field committee is at the 25 yard line and can see the goal line in its sights. Organizers with the volunteer…
Province makes proposal to protect NSP ratepayers from power rate increase
From a release HALIFAX: The government is protecting Nova Scotians from another significant increase in power rates this year. In a release, the province said Nova Scotia Power has a…
Deagle Gammon looks ahead at 2024 with a big puzzle ahead
FALL RIVER: The biggest puzzle awaits HRM councillors. In an interview looking back at 2023 and the tasks ahead in 2024, the Deputy Mayor and representative for Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley…
Environment Canada issues Winter Storm watch for Jan. 28-Jan. 29
ENFIELD/FALL RIVER: A winter storm watch has been issued by Environment Canada. On their website at 3:43 p.m. on Jan. 27, Environment Canada posted about the forecasted winter storm for…