Public Health warning of opioid poisonings increase over holidays
From a release NOVA SCOTIA: Public health in the province is warning about an increase in opioid poisoning as we head into the holidays. Evidence suggests much of the increase…
Police charge Westphal man in Waverley sexual assaults
WAVERLEY: A 31-year-old Westphal man has been charged with five counts of sexual assault following incidents at a woman’s home in the community of Waverley in mid-November. RCMP spokesman Cpl.…
COLUMN: Year-end message from Premier Tim Houston
The following was submitted to N.S. media by Premier Tim Houston’s office: My motto for healthcare – and my message to leaders in the sector – is more, faster. Do…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: WCA celebrates holidays at Christmas in Waverley
WAVERLEY: With Christmas tunes being played on stage, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a grand entrance at the Waverley Legion on Saturday afternoon. The Waverley Community Association, a volunteer run…
Schools, community step up to support Lions Christmas Express
FALL RIVER/WINDSOR JUNCTION: The Riverlakes community have stepped up yet again when called upon. With the need for support from the Lions Christmas Express increasing this winter due to a…
Konigshofer among three N.S. ball players named to women’s national team winter meetings roster
WAVERLEY: Three Nova Scotia women’s baseball players have been named to the Women’s National Team (WNT) Winter Meetings roster. The three were among 42 names selected to participate in the…
N.S. expecting significant snowfall overnight Sunday into Monday
HALIFAX: Environment Canada is forecasting the first significant snowfall of the winter to hit Sunday night into Monday Dec. 3-4. In its weather statement updated Dec. 2 at 11:08 pm…
Porter wins bronze medal at Swedish Open TKD tournament
WELLINGTON: Three Inner Strength Taekwondo athletes headed overseas to compete Nov. 11-12. Jonah Priddle, Raya Porter, and Zoey Hill along with Master Helbert Porter from the dojang in Wellington all…
Lady Dragons finish fifth overall at JV girls volleyball provincials
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High Lady Dragons JV girls volleyball had an even end to their 2023 high school volleyball season. The Dragons went 2-2 at provincials held at CEC…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Tree Lighting celebrates 10th anniversary
FALL RIVER: Jack Frost may have been nipping at one’s nose Saturday night, but the sounds of the season from Jon Cyr and the Joyful Sounds Tree Lighting group were…