Provinces launches new buy local program
TRURO: The provincial Economic Development Minister said choosing local just became easier with the launch of the government’s new buy local program, Nova Scotia Loyal. Nova Scotia Loyal is an…
Peacefulness of Bay of Fundy inspires Putnam’s latest single “I Wanted To Be Free”
TRURO: Walking along the Bay of Fundy ocean floor gives Jackie Putnam freedom, a place where she collects positive energy. Putnam, a singer from Debert, just released a new single,…
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…
Junior Pens announce signing of forward
LANTZ: Management with the East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Junior Penguins continue to beef up their roster this offseason. As the team looks to the puck drop in September on the…
Nine Mile River man, woman charged in gas station robbery
ELMSDALE: A man and woman, both from Hants County, have been charged in a pair of robberies, including one of a gas station in Elmsdale. Const. Preston Burns, with East…
Tatamagouche teacher charged with sexual offences
TATAMAGOUCHE: A 36-year-old teacher at Tatamagouche Regional Academy has been charged with sexual offences, N.S. RCMP said on June 26. Police said that on June 25, Colchester County District RCMP…
Teamwork between RCMP detachments leads to arrest of Lyons Brook man on more than 40 charges
ENFIELD: A team effort between five RCMP detachments helped lead to the arrest of a 28-year-old Lyons Brook man on more than 40 charges. RCMP Sgt. Scott MacRae, with East…
Truro man faces assault charges for incident at airport
ENFIELD: Officers with RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of an assault on May 9 at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA). Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay, RCMP spokesman, said…
VIDEO/PHOTOS: “Goosebumps” for firefighters as Stewiacke fire celebrates 80th anniversary
STEWIACKE: Children climbed into the fire trucks, others ran for hugs from Sparky the fire dog. They all had one thing in common–smiling happy faces. And that is what left…
Police arrest Masstown man on child pornography related charges
MASSTOWN: A 25-year-old Masstown man has been arrested for offences related to child pornography, RCMP say. Police said that on May 20, the RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit,…