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…
RCMP urge Nova Scotians to watch for, report human trafficking
LOWER SACKVILLE: Tomorrow, July 30, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking, which involves the exploitation of people through deception, intimidation, threats or violence, is one of the…
Prom association awards six LHS grads with bursaries
FALL RIVER: The Lockview Prom Association awarded six bursaries recently to graduates of Lockview High who had applied. There was a call out for applications for the bursaries, which totalled…
Seniors Care Grant expanding, province says
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s government is taking action to help older Nova Scotians with increasing energy prices and other rising costs so that more seniors are able…
NDP: Families struggle with rising costs as government ignores cost of living crisis
From a release HALIFAX: Families can’t keep up with the rising costs of food, gas, housing, and basic necessities and the Houston government continues to offer no support during this…
Province announces purchase of new ambulance fleet aimed at improving care, safety
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will soon have a new fleet of ambulances and response and transport vehicles, ensuring the right mix of resources to improve emergency care…
Lions club raises more than $2,000 for Beaver Bank fire victims
BEAVER BANK: The mother whose mobile home in Beaver Bank was destroyed by fire earlier in July is thankful for the kindness from the community in the days since the…
ProsperNova program celebrates East Hants graduates
LANTZ: The graduation ceremony was held recently for those in the ProsperNova Program. At the Todd Hunter Room in the East Hants Sportsplex, employers who completed the program received their…
Province releases report on work to address climate change
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia released its inaugural report July 22, on the work being done to address climate change and drive the province towards a healthy, clean and…
Summer school partnerships support programs for students
From a press release HALIFAX: Young students in Nova Scotia are combining learning and fun this summer through camps offered across the province, including the Summer Literacy program, the Learning…