RCMP arrest man after milk truck stolen in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE:A 25-year-old man has been charged by Halifax District RCMP after he was caught after stealing a milk truck from a parking lot in Lower Sackville on Oct. 17.…
MacDonald named to role as Deputy Government Whip
ENFIELD: The MLA for Hants East has been appointed to a position as part of the PC Caucus. John A. MacDonald was announced as the Deputy Government Whip as part…
New novel from Halifax author explores N.S. politics from Joe Howe to now
HALIFAX: In Joe Howe’s Ghost, Halifax author Bretton Loney tells the story of Erin Curran, a rookie Government MLA who has a startling encounter with the ghost of Joe Howe,…
Councillor Blackburn left with dilemma due to proposed district boundary change for Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: The councillor for Beaver Bank said the proposed new boundary makes sense, even if it leaves her in a dilemma. Councillor Lisa Blackburn, who represents Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank,…
Residents wondered who is responsible if treatment plant at Fall River development fails. We asked NSECC.
FALL RIVER: The developer of the Carr Farm development, Vision 7 Developments, is responsible for any impacts caused from it, N.S. Environment and Climate Change said. At a Councillors Community…
DeCoffe mows down 13, Peters big at the plate powering LHS to regional title
FALL RIVER: Colby DeCoffe threw a complete game, mowing down 13 batters and Cam Peters had the big bat to lead Lockview High to the regional boys baseball championship last…
Tourism N.S. rolls out pilot program aimed at growing local tourism
From a release HALIFAX: Tourism Nova Scotia is rolling out new pilot programs and activities to help more Nova Scotia communities grow tourism. The Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative will help…
N.S. launches province-wide mental health, addictions peer support line
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians dealing with mental health and substance use concerns will soon be able to call a toll-free line to talk to people who have overcome similar challenges. Beginning…
N.S., feds announce higher wages for ECE’s, retroactive pay
From a release HALIFAX: Higher wages are coming for Nova Scotia’s early childhood educators working in regulated child-care settings thanks to a new provincial investment and the federal government’s contribution…