Hold-and-secure lifted at two Lower Sackville schools after man seen with knife: RCMP
Hold-and-secures at two schools in Lower Sackville, N.S., have been lifted after a man was seen with a knife. The RCMP says the man was seen near a school on Metropolitan Avenue just before 9 a.m. Thursday. The force described him as wearing a dark…
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Kindness ‘alive and well’ as West Hants celebrates its 2026 outstanding volunteers
Whether organizing a fundraiser to help an individual down on their luck, stepping up to coach a sports team, or stacking chairs after an event, every person who gives of their time is helping to make the community better. Rob Davies, who was West Hants…
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Kings council won’t change policy to exclude community breakfast expenses
Kings County council won’t consider changes to the municipality’s business expense policy that would prevent the mayor and deputy mayor from claiming expenses relating to events like community breakfasts. At the September committee of the whole session,…
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Nova Scotia woman scammed for $10,000 after being convinced to deposit money in Bitcoin terminal
A Kentville woman can’t believe she fell for a phone scam that cost her $10,000. “I’m still trying to recover from being so embarrassed about it happening in the first place,” she said. “I’m totally stunned over how it went down.” …
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Kentville Mayor Faces Growing Criticism
Kentville Mayor Andrew Zebian is facing criticism over his outspoken handling of homelessness, Open Arms funding and other town issues, with supporters praising his push for accountability and critics questioning his approach.
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Hundreds Of Displays Turn Downtown Kentville Into Pumpkin People Wonderland
Downtown Kentville is filled with over 300 custom pumpkin figures as the annual community harvest festival draws visitors across October.
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New Affordable Housing Co-Ops Open In Digby And Shelburne Counties
New non-profit cooperative housing developments opened today in Digby and Shelburne counties to ease regional rental pressures.
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Two Arrested After Attempted Robbery In New Minas
RCMP in Kings County arrested two New Minas residents in their 60s following an attempted robbery on Commercial Street.
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Open Arms Confirms Downtown Kentville Shelter Will Stay Put For Winter
Open Arms confirmed its emergency shelter will stay in downtown Kentville this winter, ensuring continued outreach across the Annapolis Valley.
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Ansems Family Sweeps Dill Family Farm Pumpkin Weigh-Off With Record Win
The Ansems family dominated the annual Dill Family Farm weigh-off in Windsor, sweeping every division and establishing a new record in field pumpkins.
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