Miller Waste Systems is gearing up for a major change in the way garbage is collected in Cumberland County.

Premier Tim Houston announced that eighty organisations will share almost $1.5 million through the Province's Emergency Services Provider Fund, available to fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations, and hazardous materials teams.

The MLA for Cumberland South announced a $1.9 million contribution to preserve wetlands in Cumberland County.

The Premier of Nova Scotia says work is proceeding on the plan to shore-up the dykes and flood systems on the Isthmus of Chignecto.

Nova Scotia Health is expanding its virtual urgent care service at All Saints Hospital in Springhill.

Hurricane Lee has diminished considerably since making landfall in Yarmouth and Digby.

Cumberland County’s Regional Emergency Measures Organisation (REMO) is urging residents to continue to prepare for the arrival of hurricane Lee this weekend.

Students of the Old Wentworth Valley Schoolhouse revived their annual reunion following a break for COVID.

Nova Scotia's provincial and wildlife parks are closing ahead of possible severe weather from hurricane Lee.

Premier Tim Houston announced history making changes to the provincial cabinet today.

Cumberland County Council voted, yesterday, to proceed with construction of two new fire stations despite a 265% increase in cost.

People concerned about the potential for catastrophe on the Isthmus of Chignecto may take part in a court case to determine the federal government’s responsibility to upgrade the dyke system that holds back tide and floodwaters on the Canada’s link to Nova Scotia.

Oxford residents are still waiting for paving satisfaction, something Mayor Greg Henley says, “It doesn’t come cheap.”

Oxford Town Council held its first session after summer break last evening, with a large agenda to wade through in the Committee-of-the-Whole.