Nova Scotia invested $858,000 to improve 35 existing cultural and community spaces. The local projects include lighting upgrades for the Strait Area Evergreen Senior’s Club in Port Hawkesbury, electrical and kitchen upgrades for the St. Mary’s District Lions Club in Sherbrooke, furnace replacement and water upgrades for the Pictou United Church Hall, roof upgrades […]
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Appointments now available to Book COVID-19 Vaccines for aged 50 and Older
If you are 50 and older, you can book appointments for the Pfizer or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, starting today. Community Clinics and many pharmacies have appointments for this age group. All Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible. To book your appointment go online to www.novascotia.ca/vaccination […]
StFX Extension looking into housing
StFX University’s Extension department is partnering on a project looking into housing across the province. Build Together: Strengthening the Community Housing Sector in Nova Scotia launched last week. A partnership with the Community Housing Transformation Centre, the goal is to engage with housing organizations to consider whether or not the community housing sector can be […]
Mar 5: Late Bus: 225, Pictou County, Jim Gillis, Frank H Elementary and North Nova Education Centre is 50 minutes late this morning.
Feed Nova Scotia/ A guide to local Food Banks
Local food banks are used by thousands of Nova Scotians each year, 45,000 alone in 2019. Following is a list of food banks, in our local area, with open and donation day’s/times. Antigonish Community Food Bank, 166 College St. Open to clients Tuesday 9 – 11 am and Thursday 1 – 3 pm. They accept […]
Hockey’s MacLeod, Basketball’s Disanka named St. FX Athletes of the Week
The St. FX Athletes of the week come from the sports of hockey and basketball. The female athlete of the week is X-Women Hockey forward Lea MacLeod, a third year Business student from Dartmouth. MacLeod had a strong game in the team’s 4 by 4 scrimmage this past Friday. The male athlete of the week […]
Province Updates Return to School Plan
During an update on the province’s return to school plan, Education and Early Childhood development minister Zach Churchill let parents know there are procedures in place to keep students and staff safe when the school year begins next week. School closures due to COVID-19 will occur on the advice and recommendation of public health and […]
August 18
GIRL – Meagan Kenny and Alex MacInnis, Heatherton
Stellarton Mayor running again
The current Stellarton mayor is running again in the fall. Danny MacGillivray announced his intention to run again for Mayor of Stellarton. He said council and administration are more open and transparent than ever before, adding council is very happy their hiring of Senior Staff, a Town Clerk, a Town Engineer, a Police Chief, and […]
July 31
BOY – Samantha and Luke MacKenzie, Saint Andrews
