James excited to join Mars Hill women’s lacrosse team
MARS HILL, N.C.: A young, talented lacrosse player from Fall River is going to get to ply her passion at one of the highest levels possible. Halley James, a Lockview…
Elmsdale District among schools participating in fresh, local food pilot
ELMSDALE: An elementary school in East Hants in among five across the province that will have fresh food carts that will support farmers and give students greater access to locally…
Spring legislative session concludes; province touts more solutions for healthcare as a result
From a press release: HALIFAX: Historic investment to improve healthcare and new legislation to get more Nova Scotians faster access to care were highlights of the spring legislative session that…
East Hants receives $1.12 m from province for enhancements
ENFIELD: The province is supporting municipal enhancements in East Hants. With the growing population rising in East Hants, an investment from the Houston government will help the municipality enhance infrastructure,…
Cargo activity at Halifax Stanfield surpasses 2018 levels, HIAA says
HALIFAX STANFIELD: It was a strong year for rebuilding air cargo activity at Halifax Stanfield. In 2022, cargo volume and value surpassed 2018 levels, making it the second-best year on…
From the Firehouse – March 2023
Brought to you by: NINE MILE RIVER: Here is a look at the March calls for local volunteer fire departments throughout East Hants and Stewiacke. Information is provided by participating…
Fury U17 captures volleyball silver at Elites of the East tournament
FREDERICTON, N.B.: The Fall River Fury Under-17 girls team brought home silver from the prestigious Elites of the East Volleyball classic in New Brunswick. At the tournament, held April 8-9…
Police charge two men, arrest woman after Beaver Bank robbery
BEAVER BANK: Two men have been charged following a robbery at a business on Beaver Bank Road, while a third person was also arrested in relation to the matter. Halifax…
Fall protection awareness campaign for construction industry launched, aimed at employers, workers
DARTMOUTH: Every year, construction workers die on the job or are severely injured as a result of improper fall protection when working at heights across Nova Scotia. According to data…
Province investing in technology for students, teachers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is purchasing more Chromebooks, iPads and laptops to support students and teachers across the province. The $10-million EdTech Refresh Plan complements other recent technological investments, including more…