Mason trio to perform Christmas favourites at SJUC concert Dec. 1
FALL RIVER: Tickets are now on sale for an upcoming concert featuring three well-known performers who will include plenty of Christmas carols to get one in the festive spirit. Doris…
N.S. to invest in building four new student housing projects
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Minister for Advanced Education said with more student housing options available to them, community college students will be able to study and build a life in communities…
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…