COLUMN: Health homes, access options mean more care, faster
The following is a column sent to media by Premier Tim Houston’s office. When I talk to Nova Scotians about healthcare, I often hear two things: Nova Scotians are open…
New playground in Carroll’s Corner opens to much excitement
CARROLL’S CORNER: Jim Reid has the same big smile on looking out over the playground at the Carroll’s Corner Community Centre that he did when the dream became a reality…
Five Mile River man pleads guilty to child porn-related offences
FIVE MILE RIVER: Colin Wesley Pynn has pled guilty to child porn related charges stemming from a December 2020 incident. The Five Mile River man entered the guilty pleas to…
New SiRT director appointed by N.S.
From a release HALIFAX: Erin Nauss is the new Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) in Nova Scotia. The province made the announcement in a release on April…
Provinces announces funding for West Hants fire departments, community organizations
WEST HANTS: Residents in the West Hants area will see renovations to two community centres, and a local fire department will get new emergency equipment and funding for training through…
Youths charged in Lower Sackville assault with a weapon
LOWER SACKVILLE: Two youths from Halifax have been charged after an assault that occurred at a Lower Sackville park on April 22. RCMP spokesman Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay, with N.S. RCMP,…
Damage to mailbox in Northfield under investigation by police
NORTHFIELD: RCMP are investigating damage to a mailbox in the Hants North area. Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP, said on April 12 police were informed of vandalism occurring…
RCMP catch 28 drivers for stunting between January to March
From the NS RCMP: DARTMOUTH: As Nova Scotia’s Provincial Police, road safety is a top priority. In an effort to keep citizens informed about enforcement on our roadways, the RCMP…
Annual Alliance Française Plant Sale for Open City 2024
HALIFAX: For Open City 2024, Alliance Francaise will host a new edition of its annual by-donation plant sale. Rendez-vous on Saturday May 11 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at…
Forest Sector responds to 2024 federal budget
OTTAWA, ONT.: The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) President and CEO Derek Nighbor released the following statement in response to the 2024 Federal Budget tabled by Deputy Prime Minister…