Minister names new HRM Housing Task Force chairperson
From a release HRM: Vicki Elliott-Lopez has been named the new Chair of the Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Ms. Elliott-Lopez, Senior Executive Director of…
REPOST: VIDEO: Nov. 26 is Beaver Bank Kinsac Lions Parade of Lights
BEAVER BANK: Santa Claus is coming to Beaver Bank this Sunday night. The Beaver Bank Kinsac Lions Parade of Lights will take place from Barrett Lumber to the Beaver Bank…
Wildfire Disaster Financial Assistance Program applications now open
From a release: HALIFAX: The Disaster Financial Assistance Program is now open for municipalities and others who suffered uninsurable losses as a result of this year’s wildfires in Halifax Regional…
N.S. supporting entrepreneurs through startup hub Volta
From a release HALIFAX: The province is supporting Nova Scotia entrepreneurs through new funding for startup hub Volta. Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development, announced an investment of nearly $3.8…
Seven drivers stopped for impaired driving in Fall River, Beaver Bank
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Police caught seven motorists for impaired driving in the Fall River/Beaver Bank area among the 349 nabbed province-wide over a three-month period. N.S. RCMP say that one…
Province issues warning to customers after Maritime Fuels files for bankruptcy
HALIFAX: The province is warning customers of Maritime Fuels to take steps to stop any pre-scheduled payments after the company declared bankruptcy this week. Customers on a prepayment plan for…
Nominations now open for 2024 HRM Volunteer Awards
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Volunteer Awards. The annual event puts a spotlight on residents that have made a difference in…
Shelter in HRM opening, expanding, province announces
DARTMOUTH: The new emergency shelter in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will open Friday, November 17, at 4 p.m. Located at 197-199 Windmill Rd. in Dartmouth, it will operate 24 hours…
Mullane’s Feels Like Christmas tour at Spatz Theatre Nov. 25
HALIFAX: The Feels Like Christmas Tour features performances from two great Canadian artists for an uplifting night of Holiday music and the hits you know. Jon Mullane is an award-winning,…
Bayers Lake outpatient centre officially opens
From a press release BAYERS LAKE: Nova Scotians will receive more care, faster at the new Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre. The centre will provide a wide range of services…