Oakfield, Dollar Lake, Laurie Park set to open
GRAND LAKE: One local provincial park is set to open today May 17, while two others that are camping parks will be opening for the summer season in a couple…
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…
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…
Nova Scotia Walk Day sees more than 100 groups participate
HRM: Hundreds of people stepped out on May 8. Hike Nova Scotia, along with partners and volunteers, celebrated walking and how it connects us to our communities and to each…
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…
Four N.S. trail groups receive almost $40k from Trans Canada Trail
NOVA SCOTIA: Four trails in Nova Scotia will be making use of almost $40,000 in a grant from the Trans Canada Trail’s Trail Care Grant program. The total given out…
Working group calls on government to release details around spring bear hunt cancellation decision
From a press release from the Black Bear Working Group HALIFAX: A joint statement from a Black Bear Working group was released late Thursday night concerning the province’s decision to…
Progress Monitoring Committee releases initial six-month report
HALIFAX: The Progress Monitoring Committee released its initial six-month report and monitoring plan on May 1. Both are required under its terms of reference. The committee, led by Founding Chair…
Australian paramedics coming to Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: The province announced April 25 that it will welcome 30 new paramedics in 2024-25 following Nova Scotia’s first in-person healthcare recruitment effort in Australia earlier this year. Michelle Thompson,…