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Hicks, Johnson coming home to Annapolis Valley with National Arts Centre Orchestra
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (855+ words) When the National Arts Centre Orchestra takes the stage at Acadia University on April 17, two of its musicians will be playing for more than just another audience. For Andrew Johnson and Darren Hicks, both with deep roots in the Annapolis…...
Mental health first aid among Kings-Hants seniors' programs receiving grants
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (1053+ words) MP Kody Blois announces New Horizons for Seniors funding for six programs A federal grant will allow Aging Well Nova Scotia to combat isolation by reaching seniors in their own communities with mental health first aid training. The funding was…...
West Hants pizzeria expands to offer families affordable, fresh produce
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (1160+ words) A family owned pizzeria in Curry's Corner is helping take some of the strain off of residents' grocery bills. Fred's Pizza, located on the outskirts of Windsor at 1331 King St. , began offering affordable produce earlier this year " and it's been…...
Dive into flavour: Devour Studios offering new seafood academy
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (800+ words) The Nova Scotia Seafood Academy begins this month at Devour Studios in Wolfville. Chef Michael Howell, who is the executive director of Devour! The Food Film Fest, is keen to share a variety of knowledge and expertise through a series…...
Clementsport collision under investigation by RCMP
5+ day, 35+ min ago (238+ words) Annapolis County District RCMP is investigating a head-on collision that occurred April 5 in Clementsport. RCMP officers and other first responders attended a call of a collision between a Kia Rio and Jeep Wrangler on Highway 1 around 9: 35 p. m. In an April 9 news…...
Grand Pr" filmmaker Sylvia Hamilton invested into the Order of Canada
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (556+ words) A Grand Pr" filmmaker, writer, and educator has been formally invested as a member of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honours. Sylvia D. Hamilton received the honour during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on…...
Wolfville's Deep Roots Music Festival kicks off its 20th year with Matt Andersen
6+ day, 18+ min ago (293+ words) Deep Roots Music Festival is turning 20 this year, and plans are already taking shape for a milestone celebration unlike any other. To get the music rolling, the Wolfville-based festival opens with Deep Roots 20: Raise the Roof featuring Matt Andersen, Lloyd…...
One neighbourhood, one rate: West Hants developer pitches unifying tax rate for The Crossing
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (1631+ words) West Hants council saw dollar signs when a local developer pitched tax parity for The Crossing retirement community. Mitch Brison, of Brison Developments Ltd. , and Chrystal Fuller, of Brighter Community Planning and Consulting, attended a recent meeting of council to…...
Three exhibitions opening April 18 at Annapolis Royal gallery
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (497+ words) Artsplace Gallery in Annapolis Royal has a trio of upcoming exhibitions beginning Saturday, April 18. Here is a look at the three shows. In 2025, wildfires across Nova Scotia altered landscapes, disrupted communities, and filled the skies with smoke. In Annapolis County,…...
A TOE-TAPPER: NKEC students performing 1984 classic Footloose
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (983+ words) It isn't hard for Seth Clark and Milla Saklofske to get into character. They play Ren Mc Cormack and Ariel Moore in Northeast Kings Education Centre's musical production of Footloose. "He's moved from somewhere that he's called home for years…...