Outdoor rink taking shape thanks to support from community
MAIN PHOTO: LWF Ratepayers Association chair Jay Cameron presents a cheque to Grand Lake ice rink organizer Stephen Kamperman as the rink is built behind them. Also pictured, two volunteers…
Councillor wants HRM to use “helicopter view” on traffic impact in Fall River from developments
FALL RIVER: Residents in the Fall River have posted online curious as to why why developments are looked at individually by HRM when it comes to traffic impacts. With five…
Deagle Gammon doesn’t support proposed property rake hike
FALL RIVER/MUSQ. VALLEY: The local HRM councillor says she would not support a 5.9 per cent property rate hike for residents in the municipality. Cathy Deagle Gammon, who represents Waverley-Fall…
HRM encourages residents to be prepared for weather event
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality’s Emergency Management Division will be monitoring weather forecasts in the coming days as a complex weather system is expected to move into our…
Road closure for pavement rehabilitation set for between High Road to Old Lochview Court
FALL RIVER: HRM is advising of road closure of a portion of Lockview Road in Fall River for work to the pavement. In a notice, they say from High Road…
COVID-19 exposure at Dutch Settlement Elementary being investigated by Public Health
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: Families and guardians of students at Dutch Settlement Elementary School (DSES) were sent an email by the school principal on Nov. 15 of a COVID-19 exposure at the…
Police nab three for stunting in 12 hour span in HRM
LOWER SACKVILLE: Three motorists were caught going just a wee bit too fast by Halifax District RCMP on Nov. 14. Cpl. Lisa Croteau with Halifax District RCMP said the three…
HRM issues statement on ongoing efforts to address homelessness in area
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding the ongoing efforts to address homelessness in our region. The municipality recognizes the urgent and serious challenges being…
Province announces more planning powers for municipal governments
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Municipalities need the flexibility to improve incentives and remove barriers to building affordable housing in their communities, where it is needed most. The government is making changes to…
Speed humps coming to streets in Capilano Estates, other areas
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Residents are being advised that traffic calming measures are being installed in the Capilano Country Estates, Fall River Village, and Monarch subdivision areas. The installations of the speed…