N.S. announces free Shingles Vaccine available this month
HALIFAX: Starting May 20, Nova Scotians aged 65 and older can book their free shingles vaccine appointment. The first appointments will be May 28. “Across Canada, nearly one in three…
Province provides tips on preparing for Blue-Green algae season
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotians head outdoors in the warmer weather to enjoy the province’s lakes, they should know about and watch for blue-green algae. “Nova Scotia is known for our…
Youth Climate Action Fund program funding recipients announced
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced winners for the second round of funding through the Youth Climate Action Fund. The program provides technical assistance and funding to cities worldwide…
GPV students enjoy learning about N.S. farm markets, food products at Buy Local Expo
FALL RIVER: A Buy Local Expo gave Georges P. Vanier Junior High students like Ashley Demings, Aliya Irving and their peers an “eye-opening” experience on the food products and farm…
Aerotech Connector expected to open by late summer: official
WELLINGTON: The much-anticipated opening of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington is just months away. As work is progressing on the construction of the roundabout at Hwy 2 and the Connector,…
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…