From the Cruiser – June 11, 2025
Brought to you by: From the Cruiser June 3-10 ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 128 calls for service. The following are some of…
CIHI Report: encouraging progress in surgical wait times in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: A new Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report on wait time performance shows Nova Scotia is making meaningful progress reducing surgical wait times for key procedures. This allowed…
N.S. makes more emergency funding available
HALIFAX: Fire departments, ground search and rescue teams and hazardous materials units can get more help from the Province to buy equipment this year through the expanded Emergency Services Provider…
Funding helps create inclusive community spaces in Hammonds Plains–Lucasville
UPPER HAMMONDS PLAINS: The Houston government is investing $11,005.50 to support accessible and community-driven infrastructure in Hammonds Plains–Lucasville. The Upper Hammonds Plains Community Development Association is receiving the full amount…
EAC: Report calls for urgent action to help Nova Scotia’s struggling food and agriculture systems
NOVA SCOTIA: A new report from the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is calling for urgent and coordinated efforts to address the serious challenges faced by Nova Scotia’s food and agricultural…
N.S. residents invited to name four new helicopters
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians have a chance to name the Province’s four new helicopters. “Nova Scotians are proud of the work we do with our helicopters to fight wildfires and support…
Police administer lie detector test in missing Pictou County siblings investigation
LANSDOWNE STATION: The Nova Scotia RCMP’s intensive approach to the missing persons investigation into the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan continues. More than 11 Nova Scotia RCMP units are…
VIDEO: Bike lane rally supporters gather to send message to council
HALIFAX: A large crowd of bike lane supporters gathered at Grand Parade on Tuesday morning. The group was there to send a message and protest Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore’s motion…
Doctors Nova Scotia welcomes new President and President-Elect
HALIFAX: Dr. Shelly McNeil of Halifax, N.S., was installed as Doctors Nova Scotia’s President for 2025–26 during the association’s annual conference on Saturday, June 7. During her term, she will…
Province strikes engagement table to address Gender-Based violence
HALIFAX: The government is taking further action to prevent gender-based violence across Nova Scotia and better support those affected with the establishment of an engagement table led by Attorney General…