PHOTOS: Tidefest returns to plenty of fun in East Hants
LANTZ: After a two year hiatus, East Hants Tidefest returned with a bang at the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz on July 15-16. The event had a bit of fun…
Province removes barriers for those seeking gender-affirming surgery
From a release: HALIFAX: Starting July 20, Nova Scotia is removing barriers and cutting wait times for Nova Scotians seeking gender-affirming surgery. “People told us the application process for gender-affirming…
Ukrainian girls settling in with Fall River host family
MAIN PHOTO: Anna (left) and Inna (right), from Ukraine, with host mom Cindy at their Schwarzwald subdivision home. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: Two Ukrainian girls who are living with a…
Premier: Government won’t accept MLA pay raise recommendation
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia premier Tim Houston said a recommendation from an independent panel looking into MLAs pay will not be accepted. In a release, Houston said he has written to…
Hants North Jays punch ticket to U-18 AAA nationals
KENNETCOOK: The Hants North Under-18 AAA Jays are heading to Fort Mac to represent Nova Scotia at the nationals. The Jays went undefeated in the Baseball N.S. nationals elimination tournament…
From the Firehouse – June calls
Brought to you by: KENNETCOOK: Here are fire calls for the month of June from fire departments across East Hants and Stewiacke. The information in the below is provided to…
Premiers discuss affordability, supply chain issues at meeting
From a release VICTORIA, B.C.: Canada’s Premiers focused their discussion on affordability issues now confronting Canadians and on fostering a strong post-pandemic economic recovery in the face of global disruptions.…
Vaughan wins pole position; finishes sixth at Irving Oil 150
Photo finish for the win between Tucker, Slaunwhite RIVERGLADE, N.B.: A racer from Lantz started on the pole for the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour’s Irving Oil 150 at…
Province announces more Immunocompromised people eligible for additional COVID-19 vaccine dose
From a release HALIFAX: More immunocompromised Nova Scotians, including those on dialysis, are now eligible for a three-dose primary series of COVID-19 vaccine and can book an additional dose starting…
EHS announces hiring of 100 transport operators
From a release HALIFAX: Emergency Health Services (EHS) is hiring 100 more transport operators across the province to handle routine patient transfers. These new, non-paramedic staff will help reduce pressure…