More Support for Wild Blueberry, Apple Farmers

**** CNS Media Release More Support for Wild Blueberry, Apple Farmers ————————————————– Wild blueberry and apple farmers can now apply for funding to buy new equipment for safer and more efficient harvesting. “Our farmers work hard to produce healthy, quality food to feed families, create jobs and run businesses that build a strong economy and […]

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Police remind motorists to prepare for winter driving conditions

**** HRP Media Release Police remind motorists to prepare for winter driving conditions Police advise motorists to adjust their driving in light of today’s forecasted snowfall and to be mindful of the changing road conditions throughout the day. Winter driving conditions can vary dramatically in our region and require the driver’s full attention. Road conditions […]

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Nova Scotians will benefit this year from the largest minimum wage increase in the province’s history

**** CNS Media Release Nova Scotia to Introduce Its Largest Minimum Wage Increase Ever ———————————————————– Nova Scotians will benefit this year from the largest minimum wage increase in the province’s history. The rate will increase $1.30 in total this year, first rising to $15.70 per hour on April 1 and then to $16.50 on October […]

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Update – A 21-year-old woman has died following a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Halifax on Monday

**** HRP Media Release Update: Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision A 21-year-old woman has died following a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Halifax on Monday night. At 5:47 p.m., Halifax Regional Police were called to the intersection of Robie Street and Veterans Memorial Lane. A vehicle was travelling on Jubilee Road when it was involved in a collision with another […]

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HRCE schools will close two hours early

**** Via HRCE HRCE schools will close two hours early January 29th, 2025 For Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – HRCE schools are open today, but will close early.  This means: Bused students will be picked up 2 hours earlier than their regular dismissal time. Non-bused students will be dismissed at their regularly scheduled lunch hour. After […]

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Meteghan RCMP has charged a man in relation to firearms offences, drug trafficking and possession of unstamped tobacco as part of a drug trafficking investigation

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP charges man after search warrant execution Meteghan RCMP has charged a man in relation to firearms offences, drug trafficking and possession of unstamped tobacco as part of a drug trafficking investigation that began in December 2024. On January 24, Meteghan RCMP, with assistance of the Southwest Nova Street Crime […]

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Shubenacadie Sam to Rule on Winter

**** DNR Release Shubenacadie Sam to Rule on Winter ——————————————– ———— Shubenacadie Sam, Nova Scotia’s beloved groundhog, will make the annual Groundhog Day prediction on Sunday, February 2, at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. Nova Scotians are invited to join Sam in person or watch the event livestreamed on the park’s Facebook page. Sam will be joined […]

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RCMP responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Fall River yesterday morning

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP responds to vehicle-pedestrian collision RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Fall River yesterday morning. On January 27, at approximately 7 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a collision near the 1400 block of Fall River Rd. RCMP officers […]

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