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…
N.S. Power activates emergency operations centre in preparation for Hurricane Lee
DARTMOUTH: Nova Scotia Power will be activating its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Friday Sept. 15 beginning at noon ahead of the first significant storm expected to impact Nova Scotia this…
Province officially opens new Halifax-based mental health centre
From a release. HALIFAX: A groundbreaking partnership between Dalhousie University and the Province is connecting more people to mental health and addictions services – and bringing Nova Scotia one step…
Funding announced for sustainable community projects in N.S.
From a release HALIFAX: Three community organizations have received $539,000 from Nova Scotia’s Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund for climate change projects. The projects support the move to clean and sustainable…
Ann Steele to mark release of debut single at Legion Wing Night
WAVERLEY: A Waverley resident will release her first single, a folk song about the community she calls home and loves at the ripe age of 82-years-old. Ann Steele, who is…
New Acting Chief for Halifax Regional Police appointed by regional council
From an HRM press release HALIFAX: Councillors with Halifax Regional Council approved the recommendation by the Board of Police Commissioners to appoint Don MacLean as the Acting Chief of Police…
Province announces pilot program to address wait lists for Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD
From a release HALIFAX: More preschool and school-aged children will have access to assessment and diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through a…
Matthews takes over Beginner Bandolero points lead with another checkered flag; Bland earns first Outlaw bandolero feature win
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Bristol Matthews of Nine Mile River took over the points lead in Beginner Bandolero with another feature win on Friday night at Scotia Speedworld. Meanwhile Lakeview’s Hailey Bland…
Weather postpones Drop Zone Halifax a week
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: With unfavourable weather and possible winds, organizers with Drop Zone Halifax have made the decision to post the fundraiser for Easter Seals Nova Scotia a week. The event…
Hike N.S. plans more guided hikes across province
HALIFAX: Hike Nova Scotia is planning a few more guided hikes in the coming month. Here are a few of the hikes as announced by the organization in a release…