Mooseland Road wildfire update on July 17
MOOSELAND: The Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) are continuing to respond to an active wildfire on Mooseland Road and…
Police charge Sipeknekatik man with manslaughter in Upper Musquodoboit death
UPPER MUSQUODOBOIT: A30-year-old man from Sipekne’katik has been charged with manslaughter in the death of another man in Upper Musquodoboit, RCMP said. On May 20, at approximately 1:20 p.m., RCMP…
Station 40 recognizes two firefighters for service to community
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: Two women firefighters with a local Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Services station were recognized last Wednesday night. During their regular training night, Station 40 in Dutch Settlement…
New wildland fire truck boosts response at Station 40 in Dutch Settlement
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: Firefighters in Dutch Settlement are better equipped than ever to tackle wildfires this season, with a new specialized wildland truck set to go into service at Station 40.…
Regional council approves municipal budget
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality’s Regional Council has approved the 2026/27 municipal budget. The 2026/27 municipal budget – which includes an operating budget of $1.45 billion and a capital budget…
Registration opening for Parks & Recreation spring programming
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration will be opening for spring recreation programs over the coming days. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective…
Dutch Settlement Elementary students take learning global with multicultural festival
(Editor’s Note: For the full quality pictures please see the story on our main website) DUTCH SETTLEMENT: Grade 6 students at Dutch Settlement Elementary School (DSES) got a taste of…
Year in Review: Turf Field, Crosswalk, flood mitigation among accomplishment highlights for Deagle Gammon in 2025
FALL RIVER: Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon said 2025 was a year of both visible accomplishments and ongoing work across Waverley–Fall River–Musquodoboit Valley, highlighting recreation, safety, infrastructure, and long-term planning during…
Mayor acknowledges suburban tax concerns, says balance is key
BEAVER BANK/MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY: Mayor Andy Fillmore says balancing tax rates with service levels in suburban and rural communities remains a priority, as residents in areas like Fall River, Wellington, Beaver…
Four arrested for firearm, extortion offences in Stewiacke, Shubenacadie
SHUBENACADIE/STEWIACKE: Four people have been arrested and charged following incidents in Stewiacke and Shubenacadie on Dec. 11 that resulted in the commission of extortion. A 19-year-old Musquodoboit Valley man; a…