Meals on Wheels looking for volunteers
LOWER SACKVILLE: If you have any spare time, there’s one volunteer group that services our area that could use your assistance. The call is being put out to the Sackville-Fall…
New skating rink opens in Oakfield
OAKFIELD: The rink is now open for everyone to use. After much anticipation, the new skating rink–or Outdoor Rink as its being dubbed–has officially opened on the grounds of the…
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…
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…
HRM stopping ice thickness testing permanently
HALIFAX:The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that it will no longer conduct the ice thickness testing program. Residents are reminded that the Canadian Red Cross recommends that ice be…
Deagle Gammon enjoying role as HRM Deputy Mayor
FALL RIVER: Cathy Deagle Gammon is honoured to have been selected as HRM’s Deputy Mayor and said her first couple of months in the role has been enjoyable. Deagle Gammon,…
N.S., feds partner to improve provincial healthcare
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will get the care they need, faster, with new funding from the federal government, the provincial Minister of Health said on Wednesday. The three-year, $355-million agreement will…
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.…
New freezer allows Lions wing night to meet capacity, be energy efficient
FALL RIVER: It was beginning to get a little crowded in the kitchen during wing night for the Fall River & Riverlake District Lions Club. So the volunteer organization which…