The Wallace Fire Department now has a water rescue boat. An increase in water rescue calls prompted the seaside department to move from discussion to action.

A fleet of moving vans were called into action between Oxford and Pugwash yesterday. It wasn’t a mass exodus from the town, but rather the transfer of chairs, desks, shelves, books and other supplies to operate Oxford’s school classes in Pugwash.

Three people from Cumberland have been charged with a total of 138 criminal offences—46 each.

Emergency personnel closed Highway 6 at the entrance to Pugwash tonight after a car went off the road on the S-turn near the Brickyard Road.

Another day, another water rescue. Pugwash Fire Department was called to Beach Road in Port Howe this afternoon after a call for a boater in distress.

An unfortunate mishap occurred among the crowd at last night’s health care rally in Pugwash.

Demonstrations have been held across the province as people begin to demand attention to the health care crisis, especially in rural Nova Scotia. The issue hit a raw nerve in Pugwash tonight.

Officials are keeping close tabs on the growing sinkhole in Oxford. The hole continued to grow over the weekend and new cracks are developing in the pavement near the Lions Club.

September is upon us once more and for most five year-olds (and some 4s) it is a time of great excitement, as they are to go to school for the first time.

The Riverside Gallery in Oxford was a popular spot last night with the official opening of a new exhibit called “Neither Rhyme Nor Reason”.

A drama unfolded Saturday afternoon off the coast of Tidnish when the Tidnish Bridge Fire Department was paged to a water rescue about 2.4 kilometres out from the Tidnish River.

Three people enjoyed the best gig in Pugwash today, as they judged a variety of blueberry treats at the Farmers Market. The competition was held as part of the regional Wild Blueberry Festival taking place from Amherst to Truro until September 1.

There is an old saying that the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. For Steve Matalucci and Dave Gervais, the toys are real fire trucks, and they are expensive.

The FaceBook rallies protesting doctor shortages and breakdown of emergencies services will expand to Pugwash on Monday.