RIVER BOURGEOIS: A local non-profit organization has strengthened emergency preparedness in the community through the addition of a life-saving medical device.
Last week, the River Bourgeois Community Services Society (RBCSS) received an Automated External...
CHÉTICAMP: Nova Scotia’s New Democratic Party has nominated Trevor Poirier as its candidate in the upcoming byelection in Chéticamp–Margarees–Pleasant Bay.
Poirier works in long-term care at Foyer Père Fiset and serves as president of...
COLE HARBOUR: A woman from Whycocomagh is among two people facing charges after RCMP investigated an assault and stolen vehicle incident in the Halifax area last week that ended with a crash and arrests in Dartmouth.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are being urged to take steps now to ensure they are ready for emergencies, as the province marks Emergency Preparedness Week from May 3 to May 9.
“Emergencies are becoming more...
RICHMOND: Beginning in July, residents in parts of western Richmond County calling 911 may see a different fire department respond to emergencies.
Prompted by provincial efforts to standardize fire services across Nova Scotia, Richmond...
EAST HANTS: When Regan Spears began working as an athletic trainer at Adapt Performance Training in Elmsdale, he did not anticipate that casual conversations with owner Bryan Gillis would help spark the creation of a senior hockey...
Ingonish Beach – The Victoria County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of Martin Rubin Joe MacKinnon, who police say is currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.
MacKinnon, 36, from Bay...
CHÉTICAMP: The Nova Scotia Liberal Party has nominated Denis Cormier as its candidate in the upcoming Chéticamp–Margarees–Pleasant Bay byelection, positioning a longtime educator and community volunteer to carry the party’s banner in the newly formed riding.
Englishtown – The Englishtown Ferry, The Torquil MacLean, is expected to be back in service this month after ceasing operations in December in order to undergo scheduled repairs.
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ANTIGONISH: Nearly 1,100 graduates crossed the stage at St. Francis Xavier University’s 2026 Convocation on May 3, in a ceremony defined by music, emotion, and messages of purpose, kindness, and community leadership.
Families, friends,...