Ellsworth, Boutilier big bats for N.S. in loss to PEI at Canada Games
NIAGARA, ONT.: It was a hard-fought contest, but in the end Team N.S. came up just short on Tuesday in a loss to a fellow Maritime team at the Canada…
Province announces increase in funding to Newcomer Health Clinic
From a press release HALIFAX: The provincial government announced August 9, a major increase in funding for the Newcomer Health Clinic in Halifax to support the care needs of current…
Golden dream comes true for Lewis at Legion track & field nationals
SHERBROOKE, QUE.: It was a GOLD-en dream come true for Beaver Bank’s Abby Lewis on Saturday. Racing in the Under-18 category, the 16-year-old Lewis ran an outstanding time of 9:40.58…
Fall River player to be part of first-ever N.S. female box lacrosse team at Canada Games
FALL RIVER: The sport of box lacrosse is returning to the 2022 Canada Games–and it’s the first-ever time that women’s box lacrosse will be played. The sport of women’s and…
QEII first Canadian location to use Medtronic surgical robot for spinal surgeries
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health has completed the first spinal robotic surgery in Canada using Medtronic’s MAZOR™ X Stealth Edition. The innovative robotic arm is controlled by a…
Athletes from across N.S. head to Niagara for Canada Games
HALIFAX: Athletes from across Nova Scotia will travel to Ontario’s Niagara region on Friday, August 5, to compete at the 2022 Canada Summer Games. Team Nova Scotia is sending about…
Track and field best friends ready to experience 2022 Canada Games together
MAIN PHOTO: Best friends Braden Marshall, Abbi Gaudry, and Jill Langille will all be competing in track and field at the 2022 Canada Games in Niagara, Ont. (Healey photo) WINDSOR…
Gaudry, Konigshofer, Carruthers off to Legion track & field nationals
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A Windsor Junction hurdler is one of three local athletes who are heading to Quebec wearing the Nova Scotia colours for the Royal Canadian Legion Youth track and…
Cheema Fest 22 marks opening of expanded boathouse, naming of fitness centre in Czom’s honour
WAVERLEY: Cheema Aquatic Club was a beehive of celebratory activity on July 31. Cheema Fest 22 was held celebrating the completion and official opening of their expanded boathouse. A day…
N.S. RCMP warning residents about sextortion scam
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Nova Scotia RCMP provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is warning the public about a new sextortion scam. In recent months, the RCMP has received a large…