N.S. Weekly Traffic Advisories
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: Here is a look at the weekly traffic advisories across the province as provided by the Department of Public Works. NOTE: The projects listed below are planned…
Labatt’s expands water can production to Halifax brewery
HALIFAX: Labatt Breweries of Canada announced July 12 the expansion of its water can production to Halifax, bolstering its Disaster Relief Program support across Canada. To ensure the ongoing success…
Insulin pump program expands, province announces
HALIFAX: All Nova Scotians living with Type 1 diabetes can now apply for funding to cover the cost of an insulin pump and supplies, the provincial Health and Wellness Minister…
N.S. sending fire crew to help at wildfires in B.C.
HALIFAX: The province is sending help to fight large, out-of-control wildfires in Prince George, British Columbia. Twenty firefighters and an agency representative from the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables…
Houston says speculation on election just that; speaks on HRM mayor’s race; and N.S. Stampede
BEAVER BANK: Premier Tim Houston poured water on speculation that there is an impending election during an interview on July 9. The premier was in Beaver Bank as he began…
Premier Houston says province “open to solutions” to keep treated effluent out of Lake Thomas
BEAVER BANK: The premier said the province “continues to be open to different solutions” when it comes to keeping the treated effluent from going into Lake Thomas from the Carr…
Province asks residents for policing services feedback
HALIFAX: Residents across Nova Scotia are being asked to share their feedback on policing in the province, the Minister for Justice and Attorney General announced on July 9. Nova Scotians…
IWK 250 super weekend has close to 100 cars set for green flag racing
JAMES RIVER: Close to 100 entries are expected for the IWK 250 Super Weekend July 19-20 at Riverside International Speedway, just outside Antigonish. The little Bristol will see the Maritie…
Youth from Wellington charged in bomb threat at Lockview High
FALL RIVER: A Wellington youth has been charged by police following their investigation into a bomb threat at Lockview High in Fall River in May. RCMP Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said…
Heat warning issued by Environment Canada for all of Nova Scotia for July 8, 9
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: A heat warning has been issued for N.S. with humidex values expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius are expected Monday July 8 and Tuesday July 9, Environment…