Myeloma Halifax march set for Sept. 23 in Bedford
BEDFORD: To help raise awareness and funds for multiple myeloma, a little-known blood cancer, Halifax residents will be participating in the Halifax Multiple Myeloma March on September 23. It will…
Study: Yukon healthiest province in Canada; N.S., N.B. least healthy
From a release sent to us: YUKON/N.S.: A recent study by Canadian health experts at lighthousedentalcentre.com found that Yukon is the healthiest province in Canada. They scored an impressive 85.…
Minister Lohr urges residents to be ready for Hurricane Lee
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are encouraged to make final preparations as hurricane Lee approaches the province. While current forecast models indicate Lee is weakening, it will still pack a punch. Nova…
Jr. Pens announce team roster, Fraser named captain
LANTZ: The East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Junior Penguins have announced the team’s roster for the coming NSJHL season. In a post on Thursday, the team announced its leadership squad and…
Historic cabinet changes announced by Premier Houston
From a release HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston announced historic changes to cabinet on September 14. Twila Grosse, MLA for Preston, joins cabinet as Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and…
Jays nab bronze medal at U13AAA Atlantic championships
FREDERICTON, N.B.: Revenge is a dish best served cold. That’s exactly what the Hants North Jays Under-13 AAA team did to the Summerside Chevy’s in the bronze medal game at…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: We ask N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill his plans if he were premier on three main issues
MAIN PHOTO: Pat Healey interviews Liberal Leader Zach Churchill in Enfield. (Dagley Media photo) ENFIELD: N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill came to East Hants on Thursday for some meetings with…
Storm forces cancellation of most Gold Rush Days events
WAVERLEY: Organizers with Waverley Gold Rush Days have made the tough call to cancel the festival, scheduled for this weekend. The forthcoming Hurricane Lee/tropical storm and its predicted rainfall and…
HRM preparing for Hurricane Lee impacts
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is closely monitoring Hurricane Lee as it approaches the region this weekend. Municipal service adjustments will continue to be made throughout the severe weather event.…
N.S. announce inaugural site for healthcare worker housing
LUNENBURG: Healthcare workers in search of housing on the South Shore will soon have a new place to call home. At an announcement on Sept. 11, N.S. announced it has…