The Hants Journal

Chad Hiltz of Hiltz Auto Co. and Discovery Channel’s Bad Chad Customs with his son – and apprentice – Colton Hiltz.

VIDEO: No dream too big: ‘Bad Chad’ teaches life lessons while ...

VIBERT: The messy side of realpolitik

The West Hants Strikers will once again be ready for action as they support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Annapolis Valley annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser.

Annapolis Valley’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake ...

About 20 people gathered at the Super 8 Hotel in Windsor to learn more about an initiative to make a co-housing project a reality in the community.

Co-housing pitched as alternative living scenario that puts community, ...

Michael “Mikey” Church, of Mount Uniacke, is organizing a hockey fundraiser that he hopes will becoming a yearly tradition. Money raised from the event will be donated to people in need in the community.

Mount Uniacker hosting oldtimer hockey game to support Hants County ...

Bill Preston, a concerned Hantsport resident who has been lobbying the government to act on the issue at the Halfway River for more than a year, is hopeful the culvert system being installed will solve the community’s concerns.

Work underway in Hantsport to install concrete culvert at Halfway River

John Wilson, a long-time volunteer and president of the West Hants Historical Society, recently handed the reins of the organization over to Kel Hancock.

West Hants Historical Society celebrates Windsor man’s devotion to ...

CAO Louis Coutinho

Windsor’s CAO planning to retire ahead of consolidation with West Hants

Shirley Newcomb, of Windsor, has been taking ImmPower and Metatrol — a processed mushroom and a fermented wheat germ — in order to help combat acute leukemia.

Retired Windsor nurse battles leukemia using traditional, alternative ...

Sherlock Holmes (seated, centre) and Dr. John Watson (standing) listen as Dr. James Mortimer tells the tale of the Baskerville curse.

Quick As A Wink Theatre’s latest production sets Sherlock Holmes on ...

About 20 people gathered at the Super 8 Hotel in Windsor to learn more about an initiative to make a co-housing project a reality in the community.

Co-housing pitched as alternative living scenario that puts community, neighbours first in Windsor

Updated a day ago

Onlookers drive slowly along the road leading to the Harvey Venoit Causeway next to the Advocate Printing plant where a fire is currently burning.

Firefighters bring Advocate Printing facility fire under control

Updated 13 hours ago

Shelburne Barrel Factory getting new lease on life. Work began on the new foundation for the Shelburne Barrel Factory on March 18. KATHY JOHNSON

Shelburne Barrel Factory getting a new lease on life

Published a day ago

Quebec Remparts winger Andrew Coxhead tries to tip the puck past Halifax Mooseheads goalie Alexis Gravel during Saturday's QMJHL playoff game at the Scotiabank Centre.

Mooseheads down 2-0 in series against Remparts

Updated a day ago

News

A search and rescue operation is underway for North Kentville resident Joshawa Bentley, 29, who was reported missing by the Kentville Police Service March 25.

Search and rescue operation underway for missing North Kentville resident

Updated 6 hours ago

Disturbance along Burin Peninsula highway leads to arrest of impaired North West Brook driver

Updated Mar 22, 2019 at 12:55 p.m.

The Kentville law courts. - File

Kings and West Hants Court Report, March 22

Published Mar 22, 2019 at 11:12 a.m.

Salmonella scare prompts recall of Janes frozen chicken products

Updated Mar 22, 2019 at 9:42 a.m.

Sports

Quebec Remparts winger Andrew Coxhead tries to tip the puck past Halifax Mooseheads goalie Alexis Gravel during Saturday's QMJHL playoff game at the Scotiabank Centre.

Mooseheads down 2-0 in series against Remparts

Updated a day ago

QMJHL

Wildcats hand Mooseheads another setback

Updated Mar 09, 2019 at 9:53 p.m.

Chad Woodill attempts to best Sam Kamermans but gets denied during Game 7 of the playoffs.

Windsor Royals’ season comes to an end, lose Game 7 in playoff series with Spryfield

Published Mar 09, 2019 at 11:04 a.m.

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'Exceptional’ season comes to an end: Avon View boys lose sudden-death provincial qualifier

Published Mar 08, 2019 at 7:51 p.m.

Business

About 20 people gathered at the Super 8 Hotel in Windsor to learn more about an initiative to make a co-housing project a reality in the community.

Co-housing pitched as alternative living scenario that puts community, neighbours first in Windsor

Updated a day ago

<p>Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Judy Rafuse hopes to see an impressive turnout at the upcoming Annapolis Valley Events and Sport Tourism Awards (AVESTA) luncheon April 22.                                                         </p>

Recognizing Annapolis Valley talent: Nominations open for Women of Excellence Business Awards

Published Mar 13, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

Heather Delage, the general manager for BioVectra’s West Hants location, answers questions from Bernadette Jordan, the federal minister of rural economic development, and Kings County Mayor Peter Muttart about the company’s fermentation process.

UPDATE - Group formed to help promote region as BioVectra’s West Hants location begins expansion plans

Updated Mar 07, 2019 at 3:36 p.m.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the biotechnology company BioVectra Inc. in Charlottetown on Monday. Trudeau announced a $37.5 million loan through its Strategic Innovation Fund to support the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products used in the treatment of cancer, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and multiple sclerosis.

Trudeau announces $37.5 million to help BioVectra expand in P.E.I., Nova Scotia

Updated Mar 04, 2019 at 5:41 p.m.

Living

‘Touring Annapolis’ was the brochure Nancy Godfrey created and was able to put in all of the tote bags of members attending the Folk Alliance international conference, held this year in Montreal in February. The brochure details performance venues in Annapolis County.

On the map - Local performance venues get major plug at recent Folk Alliance in Montreal

Published 6 hours ago

Anne Crossman said that in order for community halls to survive, they have to come up with new ideas and involve the community. She’s found herself serving popcorn and drinks as the Centrelea Community Hall becomes Centrelea Cinema every second Saturday.

Hollywood star inspires movie nights in rural NS where he used to spend his summers

Updated Mar 21, 2019 at 11:35 a.m.

Dan Blankenship holds the submarine television camera used to probe a chamber below the bedrock 65-metres deep on Oak Island in 1971. - Shortcliffe / The Chronicle Herald

Oak Island treasure hunter Dan Blankenship dies at 95

Updated Mar 19, 2019 at 3:58 p.m.

The Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie is the largest cycling event in Atlantic Canada. CONTRIBUTED

Organizers expect to attract more than 1,000 cycling participants for 2019 Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie

Updated Mar 19, 2019 at 10:16 a.m.

Opinion

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: The messy side of realpolitik

Published Mar 23, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: McNeil's inaction setting stage for future nursing home crisis

Updated Mar 07, 2019 at 6:58 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: OPOR deal creating plenty of smoke

Updated Mar 06, 2019 at 7:09 a.m.

Letter to the Editor

Pharmacy decision an insult to Lycetts and broader community

Updated Mar 05, 2019 at 2:15 p.m.

Community

The West Hants Strikers will once again be ready for action as they support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Annapolis Valley annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser.

Annapolis Valley’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser fast approaching

Updated Mar 23, 2019 at 12:31 p.m.

Acadia University hockey player Kyle Farrell surprised his biggest fan, Karissa Bezanson, at a surprise celebration of her now being cancer-free. Among the items he brought with him for her were Gatorade hockey towels and a water bottle.

Annapolis Valley teen Karissa Bezanson celebrates being cancer-free

Updated Mar 18, 2019 at 2:47 p.m.

Grade 12 student Shannon O’Keefe created a larger-than-life portrait of King Tut at Hants West Rural High School in 1994. It took her six weeks to create. Pictured admiring her work is teacher Martha Wheaton.

Hants History: March 5-18, 2019 edition

Published Mar 15, 2019 at 6 a.m.

John Wilson, a long-time volunteer and president of the West Hants Historical Society, recently handed the reins of the organization over to Kel Hancock.

West Hants Historical Society celebrates Windsor man’s devotion to promoting local history

Updated Mar 14, 2019 at 11:54 a.m.

Recent Stories

‘Touring Annapolis’ was the brochure Nancy Godfrey created and was able to put in all of the tote bags of members attending the Folk Alliance international conference, held this year in Montreal in February. The brochure details performance venues in Annapolis County.

On the map - Local performance venues get major plug at recent Folk Alliance in Montreal

A search and rescue operation is underway for North Kentville resident Joshawa Bentley, 29, who was reported missing by the Kentville Police Service March 25.

Search and rescue operation underway for missing North Kentville resident

A Brook Avenue resident is concerned that trees along the undermined bank of Mill Brook in Kentville could fall in, causing a jam and a flood.

Flooding concerns: Kentville resident says trees could fall and jam Mill Brook

Bleu Rae led marchers in a protest March 24 in Bridgetown. She’s a member of Bridgetown Concerned Citizens who are protesting a contract with Mountain Lea Lodge that currently is held by Bridgetown Pharmasave. In April Lawtons Drugs take over. Residents are opposed to the change and want to know how that happened.

Dozens join march to support Bridgetown Pharmasave, question nursing home contract

About 20 people gathered at the Super 8 Hotel in Windsor to learn more about an initiative to make a co-housing project a reality in the community.

Co-housing pitched as alternative living scenario that puts community, neighbours first in Windsor

Onlookers drive slowly along the road leading to the Harvey Venoit Causeway next to the Advocate Printing plant where a fire is currently burning.

Firefighters bring Advocate Printing facility fire under control

Shelburne Barrel Factory getting new lease on life. Work began on the new foundation for the Shelburne Barrel Factory on March 18. KATHY JOHNSON

Shelburne Barrel Factory getting a new lease on life

Quebec Remparts winger Andrew Coxhead tries to tip the puck past Halifax Mooseheads goalie Alexis Gravel during Saturday's QMJHL playoff game at the Scotiabank Centre.

Mooseheads down 2-0 in series against Remparts

Firefighter Jason McRae salutes the convoy bearing Skyler Blackie’s remains as it passes under the Onslow Road bridge on its way back to Truro.

Firefighters bring Skyler Blackie home to Truro

The West Hants Strikers will once again be ready for action as they support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Annapolis Valley annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser.

Annapolis Valley’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser fast approaching

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: The messy side of realpolitik

Ah local tulips! Too early? Not really. This beauty was grown in a greenhouse at Vanco Farms on Prince Edward Island. Michele Lawlor agrees that it might be a while before their field grown tulips are ready to be picked.

CINDY DAY: Seedy summer forecast - when to plant?