Getting a behind the scenes look during police week
All photos in this story by Sean DeWitt, Waterfront Halifax Media DARTMOUTH: Police week means its time for the annual Open House out on by N.S. RCMP at its Dartmouth…
Groundbreaking housing strategy revealed by African N.S. Black Community Housing Council
CHERRY BROOK: Addressing the housing challenges faced by African Nova Scotians (ANS), the Nova Scotian African Black Community Housing Council (NSBCHC) unveiled an innovative Housing Strategy on May 15. Recent…
IWK receives $2 million donation to establish Breast Health Research Unit
From a release Revised by NSCC Journalism student Paige Dillman HALIFAX: On May 6, the IWK announced they would be creating a new unit for Breast Health Research. This was…
Five killed, one critically injured in two-vehicle collision
FALMOUTH: Five people were killed and one sent to hospital in critical condition following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday night on Highway 101 near Falmouth. RCMP, along with local volunteer…
Sexton makes list of top Canadians U18 players hitting the ice in U.S.
FALL RIVER: A Fall River hockey player has landed on a top prospect list of Canadian players playing in the U.S. Grant Sexton, who suits up with the U18AAA New…
Impact of injury: Past tragedies underscore importance of creating safer workplaces: WCB
HALIFAX: As Safety and Health week wraps up for 2025, and as we commemorate the anniversary of the Westray Mine explosion, WCB Nova Scotia is releasing its report on the…
New regional advisory councils to support community-led remedy work
HALIFAX: More than 60 Nova Scotians, including people with disabilities and family members, have been appointed to new committees that will provide advice on disability support in their communities. The…
Joanne Bernard named Halifax Chamber chairperson
HALIFAX: The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome its 2025-2026 Chair of the Board, Joanne Bernard, former Member of the house of Assembly of Nova Scotia and CEO…
Breaking barriers and fighting fires: Harris first woman to be named East Hants Chief
LANTZ: An East Hants female firefighter has put her name into the milestone book for firefighting in the municipality. When Kensa Harris was voted by her fellow firefighters to be…
Environmental assessment changes reinforce commitment to fight climate change, move to clean economy
From a release HALIFAX: Changes to Nova Scotia’s environmental assessment process will help speed up the province’s transition to clean energy, fight climate change faster, grow the economy and support…