Financial Help for Wallace Hits a Snag Financial Help for Wallace Hits a Snag Staff Reporter / Friday, September 22, 2023 0 11 Article rating: No rating A proposal to help the Wallace Community Centre has turned into a ‘dog’s breakfast’ for Cumberland County Council. Read more
Special Grants for Emergency Groups Special Grants for Emergency Groups Staff Reporter / Thursday, September 21, 2023 0 47 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more
NS Helps Preserve Cumberland Wetlands NS Helps Preserve Cumberland Wetlands Staff Reporter / Thursday, September 21, 2023 0 58 Article rating: No rating The MLA for Cumberland South announced a $1.9 million contribution to preserve wetlands in Cumberland County. Read more
Premier Pushes Tantramar Flood Upgrade Premier Pushes Tantramar Flood Upgrade Staff Reporter / Monday, September 18, 2023 0 86 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more
Springhill Hospital Expands Virtual Care Springhill Hospital Expands Virtual Care Staff Reporter / Monday, September 18, 2023 0 91 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia Health is expanding its virtual urgent care service at All Saints Hospital in Springhill. Read more
Cumberland Prepares for Storm Emergency Cumberland Prepares for Storm Emergency Staff Reporter / Friday, September 15, 2023 0 89 Article rating: No rating Cumberland County’s Regional Emergency Measures Organisation (REMO) is urging residents to continue to prepare for the arrival of hurricane Lee this weekend. Read more
Old Wentworth Schoolhouse Revives Reunion Old Wentworth Schoolhouse Revives Reunion Carol Hyslop / Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 119 Article rating: No rating Students of the Old Wentworth Valley Schoolhouse revived their annual reunion following a break for COVID. Read more
Provincial Parks Will Close for Storm Provincial Parks Will Close for Storm Staff Reporter / Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 88 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia's provincial and wildlife parks are closing ahead of possible severe weather from hurricane Lee. Read more
Premier Announces Historic Cabinet Shuffle Premier Announces Historic Cabinet Shuffle Staff Reporter / Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 113 Article rating: No rating Premier Tim Houston announced history making changes to the provincial cabinet today. Read more
Public Welcome at Isthmus Court Case Public Welcome at Isthmus Court Case Staff Reporter / Tuesday, September 12, 2023 0 115 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more
Disappointment with Oxford Paving Tender Disappointment with Oxford Paving Tender Mark Rushton / Tuesday, September 12, 2023 0 962 Article rating: 4.0 Oxford residents are still waiting for paving satisfaction, something Mayor Greg Henley says, “It doesn’t come cheap.” Read more
Oxford Council Busy After Summer Break Oxford Council Busy After Summer Break Mark Rushton / Tuesday, September 12, 2023 0 258 Article rating: 4.3 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. Read more
Lt. Gov. to Present Special Award in Pugwash Lt. Gov. to Present Special Award in Pugwash Staff Reporter / Friday, September 8, 2023 0 120 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia’s Lieutenant Governor will be in Pugwash on Sunday for a special presentation recognising “Community Spirit” in the greater Pugwash area. Read more
RCMP at Oxford School on Opening Day RCMP at Oxford School on Opening Day Mark Rushton / Wednesday, September 6, 2023 0 1939 Article rating: 3.9 The ongoing conflict between Oxford parent Mervil Rushton and the local school administration continued this morning as students returned to classes. Read more