Gilby’s acquires two HRM-area septic service companies
ELMSDALE: Two companies that have more than 25 years in the septic services industry are joining to become one. In a post on its Facebook page, Gilby Construction and owner…
Deagle Gammon, Blackburn disagree with province’s virtual camera legislation
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Two local HRM councillors agree that the requirement to keep one’s camera turned one as laid out in a provincial bill to allow virtual meetings is ridiculous.…
COVID19: N.S. reports 119 recoveries; 149 new cases on May 12
HALIFAX: The province reported 149 new cases of COVID-19 and 119 recoveries on May 12. There are 116 cases in Central Zone, 13 in Western Zone, 11 in Eastern Zone…
Halifax County man issued Health Protection Act ticket for COVID-19 violation in Elmsdale
EAST HANTS: A Halifax County man who was selling lobster in Elmsdale on May 8 has been issued a ticket for violating the Health Protection Act. According to Sgt. Martin…
HRM budget passage brings benefits to Beaver Bank, Fall River, Musq. Valley
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: HRM Councillors Lisa Blackburn and Cathy Deagle Gammon are both pleased with aspects of the recently passed $833 million HRM Budget that will see each of their…
Enfield Big Stop on COVID19 potential exposure list released April 27
ENFIELD: The Enfield Irving Big Stop is one of 19 locations across the province that had a potential COVID19 exposure, Nova Scotia Public Health said on the night of April…
“This is not the time for half measures.” N.S. introduces province-wide measures
HALIFAX: Premier Iain Rankin’s steadfast words is all Nova Scotians needed to hear to know how serious the current predicament the province is in on a record-breaking day that saw…
VIDEO: Close proximity to HRM results in restriction inclusion for East Hants communities
EAST HANTS: The Chief Medical Officer of Health said the four communities that line Highway 2 through East Hants were included in the restrictions announced April 22 because of their…
Fire response concern by Oakfield Park has a temporary fix
OAKFIELD: A concerning issue regarding fire coverage for those on the provincial park side of Oakfield Park Road was quickly rectified once the local councillor and fire officials learned of…
Stricter COVID19 measures, including higher fines, announced by province
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang announced changes today, April 25, aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 across the province. The gathering limit outside…