Minister Druhan says department willing to work with FRCC owners
FALL RIVER: The Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development said it is ready to work with the owners of Fall River Childcare Centre (FRCC) to find a solution to…
N.S. announces expanded program to attract, retain young, skilled film and video workers
From a release HALIFAX: The province’s film and video industry will benefit from the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) program helping attract and retain more young, skilled workers to…
GBBA celebrates 20th anniversary; focused on BID campaign
BURNSIDE: The Greater Burnside Business Association (GBBA) celebrated 20 years of serving Burnside recently, and launched its campaign to form a Business Improvement District (BID) for the area. Over the…
Retired Enfield veteran humbled to receive Quilt of Valour
ENFIELD: An Enfield retired veteran has received a prestigious honour recognizing his military service of close to 40 years to the Royal Canadian Navy. At a presentation last weekend at…
We wondered how many calls and emails the Premier’s office received on the treated effluent pipe from the Carr Farm development, so we asked.
FALL RIVER: Just under 150 people sent their concerns to the Premier’s office regarding the treated effluent pipe that is proposed to go into Lake Thomas from the Carr Farm…
District 1 in for face lift if proposed district boundary changes go through
FALL RIVER/FLETCHERS LAKE: The current District 1 could be in for a major overhaul should proposed changes be approved. Currently the riding of District 1 includes Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley (and…
McCain Foods and McCain Foundation donate $2 million to support Hurricane Fiona relief efforts in Atlantic Canada
From a press release TORONTO, ONT.: McCain Foods and The McCain Foundation, like Canadians across the country, were stunned and saddened by the devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona on the…
Nominations open for Human Rights Awards
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards. The commission presents awards annually to acknowledge the courageous work of Nova…
Warm welcome to N.S., East Hants for the Alshaikhali family
HALIFAX STANFIELD: The smiles were as wide as could be seen as the Alshaikhali walked through the security gates, to the welcoming arms of members of the HEART Society, and…
NSH launching mental health and addictions Text4Support research study
LOWER SACKVILLE/HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program, in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health Innovation HUB and the QEII Foundation, have launched a research study on supportive text…