SPCA charges man for causing dog to be in distress
BEDFORD: A 55-year-old Bedford man has been charged with causing an animal to be in distress, contrary to Section 26 (1) of the Animal Protection Act of Nova Scotia. On…
Province standardizes regulated bodies for health providers, improves patient protection
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is creating consistency across healthcare professions in Nova Scotia and making it easier to respond to future changes in their fields, the Health Minister said in introducing…
ADVERTORIAL: Celebrating 30 years as a lawyer, Barb MacLellan looking forward to many more years
FALL RIVER: Barb MacLellan of Fall River Law is about to hit a milestone this month as a lawyer. While she jokingly says she now has grey hair, she said…
N.S. brings in legislation to speed up housing construction in HRM
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has introduced legislation which will make amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter and Housing in HRM Act which they say will get more housing bult, faster,…
Province announces more funding for supportive housing, shelter options
HALIFAX: In a release the province said more vulnerable Nova Scotians will benefit from added support and shelter options this winter. N.S. will be providing more funding to create new…
Tiny Home community to be constructed in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: In what is being dubbed good news and a good first step towards helping those with homelessness in the HRM, the province and private sector announced a joining…
MacDonald coaches Team Canada to first-ever World Junior Girls golf championship
BRAMPTON, ONT./FALL RIVER: A Fall River golf coach was part of another piece of Canadian golf history on Oct. 7 when Team Canada captured its first-ever team title at the…
Province makes change to rent supplement program; more seniors eligible as a result
From a release HALIFAX: Changes to the Province’s rent supplement program will expand eligibility for low-income seniors and put more money in the pockets of seniors who receive the supplement.…
PHOTOS: Crafts in the Park attracts crowd
FALL RIVER: A crowd of shoppers got a head start on their Christmas shopping on Sept. 30. The fourth annual Craft in the Park took place in Jamieson Park on…
COLUMN: The Gift of Giving
This sponsored column is provided by: The Gift of Giving By Jennifer Rideout Watching your wealth grow can obviously be enjoyable. But for many people, the process of giving away…