Pilot project announced for three-wheeled vehicles
HALIFAX: A five-year pilot project to test and evaluate the operation of federally approved three-wheeled vehicles on Nova Scotia roads begins this month. “Road safety for all users is our…
N.S. adding more child care spaces in Halifax region
HALIFAX: Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) will add more spaces to its child study centre in Halifax and expand the age groups it serves with funding support from the provincial…
U-14 Fury girls finish perfect season with VNS provincial title
FALL RIVER: A perfect cap to the season. The Fall River Fury Under-14 girls volleyball team put the fininshing touches on a season without any blemishes by picking up the…
N.S. RCMP warn of recent spear phishing attacks in Nova Scotia
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section and Cybercrime Unit are warning the public of recent instances of scammers targeting retail businesses using sophisticated spear phishing techniques. Scammers contact…
Province announces construction of new N.S. Centre for Curling Excellence
TIMBERLEA: The new Nova Scotia Centre for Curling Excellence facility to be built in Timberlea will impress Nova Scotians and visitors, with the help of a provincial grant, the province…
Mental Health Week offers Nova Scotians chance to reflect on well-being
From a release HALIFAX: May 6 to 12 is Mental Health Week, which offers Nova Scotians a chance to reflect on their own mental health needs and the needs of…
N.S. announces funding for cutting-edge startups, biomedical technologies
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s Economic Development Minister announced the province is helping more new companies turn their innovative ideas into working prototypes. Minister Susan Corkum-Greek announced $650,000 for Dalhousie University’s Emera…
McIntyre happy, excited after being named Ingenious+ regional winner
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A Lockview High school student has been named one of the regional winners in the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Ingenious+ innovation competition. Madeline McIntyre was recently presented with her…
Cancer patients to receive new wig rebate
HALIFAX: Patients in Nova Scotia being treated for cancer and dealing with hair loss can now get help with the cost of a wig through a one-time rebate of $300.…
HERH Lady Tigers come up short in games against North Nova
MILFORD: The HERH lady Tigers had four home games over two days this week, with them coming up short in two of the contests. The Tigers welcomed North Nova Gryphons…