Two charged by RCMP for drug trafficking
SIPEKNE’KATIK: A Truro man and Sipekne’katik woman have been charged with drug trafficking, police say, following the execution of a search warrant in Sipekne’katik (Indian Brook). On Wednesday Feb. 19,…
Workplace fatalities: Strong safety measures are crucial to protecting lives, WCB says
From a release HALIFAX: Twenty Nova Scotians died at work or because of their work in 2024 – an increase from 18 fatalities the year prior, the Workers Compensation Board…
RCMP charge Bible Hill man with child porn-related offences
BIBLE HILL: A 48-year-old Bible Hill man has been charged by the RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit with child pornography offences. Police say that on December 12, 2024,…
Truro area man charged with multiple offences by provincial Human Trafficking Unit
TRURO: A 52-year-old man from Truro has been charged with multiple human trafficking related fofences after an investigation by the RCMP’s N.S, Human Trafficking Unit. As part of an ongoing…
Man wanted on province-wide warrant leads police on chase through Lower Truro, rural East Hants
SHUBENACADIE: A Nova Scotia man wanted on a province-wide warrant led police on a chase through Lower Truro, rural East Hants, before being stopped going the wrong way on Hwy…
N.S. Stampede supports economic growth, tourism
From a release TRURO: The 2024 Nova Scotia Stampede made a significant economic impact on the province. According to a recent economic impact assessment by Sport Tourism Canada, the total…
Sipekne’katik First Nation achieves FMB’s highest level of financial systems certification
SIPEKNE’KATIK FIRST NATION: A Central Nova Scotia First Nation has received Financial Management System (FMS) Certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). This means that Sipekn’katik’s finance and…
Award-winning filmmaking duo turn lens to history-making Black golfers in Nova Scotia
TRURO: In the little-known community of ‘The Island’ hides a rich history of change-makers and golf-lovers. Joining together, these former caddies became kings on the green when they launched the…
Truro Superstore gives school breakfast programs a big boost
TRURO: School breakfast programs in the Truro area are getting a big boost. At the Truro Atlantic Superstore, thanks to customer support, the store was able to raise almost $13,000…
RCMP charge man with sexual interference in Truro-area incidents
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Colchester Country District RCMP has charged a man with Sexual Interference involving children in the Truro Heights area. On September 7, RCMP officers responded to a report of…