HRM needs to “learn from” Waverley Road closure: Deagle Gammon
WAVERLEY: The experience around the closure of Waverley Road to residents for almost five weeks for work is one that HRM needs to learn from and never repeat. That is…
Deagle Gammon’s motion for HRM to support Keira’s Law passes
FALL RIVER: The councillor for Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley has advocated, on behalf of a resident, that HRM Regional Council show their support for Keira’s Law. A private members bill tabled…
HRM issues risk advisory for Oakfield Beach due to possible blue-green algae benthic mat
OAKFIELD: A risk advisory has been issued for Oakfield Beach due to due to the presence of a possible blue-green algae benthic mat. The HRM has issued the advisory, encouraging…
HRM helping residents with well water shortages
MIDDLE MUSQ./WELLINGTON: The Halifax Regional Municipality is offering drinking water for those dealing with dry wells due to dry conditions. The municipality is working alongside the Province of Nova Scotia…
Four charged with stunting in Sackville area
HRM: Four drivers have been charged with stunting after being nabbed in a 24-hour period throughout the HRM, N.S. RCMP say in a release. Cpl. Chris Marshall, with N.S. RCMP,…
Sexual violence survivors to get stronger supports, province announces
From a release HALIFAX: The province is investing $2.8 million in a new trauma therapy program to support Nova Scotians who have been sexually assaulted. The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre…
UPDATED: Firefighters battle early morning fire in Carroll’s Corner
CARROLL’S CORNER: Approximately 40 firefighters responded from departments across three municipalities to an early morning barn fire in Carroll’s Corner on Thursday. The 911 call of the barn on fire…
RCMP conduct traffic enforcement in Fall River, Prospect, Timberlea due to public complaints
FALL RIVER: Halifax District RCMP conducted traffic enforcement in the Fall River, Prospect and Timberlea areas after an increase in complaints from the public. This past Sunday evening (July 10),…
HRM launches anti-sexual harassment campaign on buses
HALIFAX: Beginning July 11, HRM said an anti-sexual harassment campaign has been launched by Halifax Transit. It is a passenger education campaign, a release from the municipality said. The campaign’s…
Deagle Gammon bringing gravel road paving motion to HRM regional council
FALL RIVER: The councillor for District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley is going to ask that HRM looks at a gravel road paving program for gravel roads the municipality owns. At…