Police request public’s assistance – Stolen Papal Plaque

Halifax Regional Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the Papal Plaque from the Halifax Commons that is believed to have been stolen over the Easter weekend. The plaque commemorates the visit of Pope John Paul II in September 1984 and was reported stolen on Wednesday. The plaque was affixed to a stone base [...]

Children from Africa bring a message of hope to Bedford

Watoto means “The Children” in Swahili and these children are on a mission that will take them on a journey from the West to the East Coast of Canada in 2011. Through inspirational songs and compelling stories, the Watoto Children’s Choir is spreading a message of hope for Africa’s children. Join the Watoto Children’s Choir [...]

Music Monday at Bedford South School

Music Monday is a national initiative run by the coalition for music education. According to their website, www.musicmakesus.ca/musicmonday, Music Monday is an annual event that brings together thousands of students, musicians, parents and community members across the country to celebrate the gift of music in our lives, on the same day at the same time. [...]

RCMP remind motorists to remove studded tires

Nova Scotia RCMP Traffic Services remind motorists to do their part to keep our roadways safe by ensuring their vehicle is ready for spring driving conditions. As such, motorists are advised to remove studded tires by May 1st, 2011. Studded tires are not to be used between May 1 and October 14 of each year. [...]

“Marplot” hits the stage

Bedford Players Theatre put on their dress rehearsal last night for Marplot, The Busy Body. Costumes of the era, from the 18th century, add colour and bring the audience back to an era where things were different, yet not so different after all! Playwright Susanna Centlivre (1667-1723) was one of the premier dramatists of the 18th [...]

Fort Sackville Foundation upcoming events

The Fort Sackville Foundation of Bedford Invites Members and Friends to attend the following Events: – Our Annual Heritage Dessert Night to take place at the Bedford United Church (1200 Bedford Highway) on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. Wayne Ingalls will speak on the Early History of Mill Cove. Tickets are $10 and can [...]