N.S. to establish new bail court in HRM
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is working to improve efficiency and reduce backlogs and delays in the provincial court by providing the resources to set up Nova Scotia’s first bail court. The…
HRM issues statement on closing, de-designating some encampments
HALIFAX: HRM announced Feb. 7 it is closing and de-designating five of the 11 designated locations because better options now exist. The province of Nova Scotia and service providers have…
Enfield’s Borden Colley to be awarded honorary doctorate at Black Cultural Centre
Information from a University of Kings release. ENFIELD: An Enfield journalist with a long-history of reporting on news in the province through print and online will be honoured with a…
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…