HALIFAX: The Government of Canada announced that Nova Scotia has received more than $55 million through the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) for the 2020–21 fiscal year.
The GTF provides communities with funding for...
EASTERN ZONE: The provincial minister of Health and Wellness says as a result of the $10,000 incentive program to return to the system, the Eastern Zone has gained a total of 88 full-time nurses across 12 primary...
LOUISDALE: On Saturday, May 26, members of the Louisdale Lions Club and guests from other community organizations and businesses gathered to celebrate their 49th Annual Charter Night.
Also in attendance were special guest Cape Breton-Richmond MLA Alana Paon, and former...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual general meeting and awards gala on May 23, where Norma and Herman Boudreau of C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat took home the prestigious Jack Harterty Memorial Lifetime...
SHEDIAC, NEW BRUNSWICK: The Maritime Fishermen’s Union (MFU) Local 4 voted unanimously to contribute $5,000 to Feed Nova Scotia.
The decision was made at a recent membership meeting in Stellarton, according to a press...
HALIFAX: One culinary graduate from the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Strait Area Camus has been selected to receive the 2022 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Culinary Excellence.
Gracie Pyke, who took culinary skills in Port...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging everyone to support local businesses through its “Step Up for Local” campaign, running from now until Dec. 20.
The campaign is intended to drive...
Photos by Mary Hankey -- Kent Building Supplies’ impressive float was filled with trees and lights for the 2019 Christmas Parade in Port Hawkesbury.
Christmas themed inflatable characters took...
HALIFAX: The prequalification phase for the Highway 104 twinning request for proposals is complete.
Atlantic Safelink Partners, Dexter Nova Alliance and Osprey Transportation Solutions have qualified to bid on the Highway 104 twinning project.
“The 100-series highways are the backbone of...