1st Bedford Scout Group registration

The 1st Bedford Scout Group sponsored by Bedford United Church will be taking registrations for youth interested in Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures on Tuesday September 8th, 2009 at 6:30pm in the Bedford United Church Hall. This registration is for boys and girls ages 5 through 17. Registration forms are available online at www.bedfordscouts.ca. The [...]

Sailing into the evening

Family and friends gathered on Friday night to watch the eager contenders compete and show off the skills they developed over the summer. The Junior Sailing Program at the BBYC offers CYA levels White Sail, Bronze Sail, and Silver Sail (Race Team). For more information you can visit www.bbyc.ns.ca and www.bedfordsailing.com.

Portable in place at Bedford South School

Due to the significant growth in the Bedford West and Bedford South areas, the Halifax Regional School Board has had to come up with short-term solutions for the schools in these areas. According to Imagine Our Schools consultant Maureen O’Shaughnessy, the first priority is to deal with the overcrowding issue in order to accomodate all [...]

Police continue to investigate murder of Jason MacCullough

Today is the 10th anniversary of the murder of Jason MacCullough and the Halifax Regional Police/RCMP Integrated Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the case. Jason’s body was found on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 1999. There is no indication the [...]

HRM Budget Summary

The 2009/2010 HRM Budget maintains current service levels, responds to growth pressures, and allows for some service improvements. HRM is committed to managing its finances to safeguard the future. The value of the average single family home has increased by 4.3% to $180,000. While property tax rates have not increased, the municipal tax bill on [...]

Watch out for the tremors

BLASTING NOTICE for residents in the vicinity of Bedford South Phase 9B from Rockworks: Dear Residents, Please be advised commencing on or about 24 August 2009, blasting operations are expected to commence for Bedford South Phase 9B. Blasting will take place between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday through Friday (no weekends or holidays) [...]