OP-ED: More “fire weather” to come if things don’t change
The following is an OP-ED from a letter to the editor sent to us by K.A. Peters This wildfire season is on track to be the second-worst in recorded Canadian…
HIAA, Autism Nova Scotia announce multi-year sponsorship agreement
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: A multi-year sponsorship agreement has been announced between Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) and Autism Nova Scotia. “At Halifax Stanfield, our purpose extends beyond connecting people to…
Atlantic Ministers of Transportation call for long-term infrastructure funding
HALIFAX: At a meeting of the Atlantic Canadian Ministers responsible for transportation, Ministers are urging the Government of Canada to establish a new, long-term infrastructure funding program to support critical…
Woods restrictions lifted in HRM, six other counties; remain in place in East Hants, other areas across Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS/BEAVER BANK: Restrictions on travel and activities in the woods have been lifted for those in the Halifax Regional Municipality and six other counties in Nova Scotia. The restrictions…
Police investigating shoplifting incident
ELMSDALE: The public’s assistance is being sought by East Hants RCMP. Sgt. Scott MacRae said police are looking to find an individual for shoplifting at the Elmsdale Superstore. The incident…
Halifax Water warns mandatory conservation of water measures may be needed
HALIFAX: Water levels at Lake Major and Pockwock Lake continue to be lower than normal. Despite recent rain, much more precipitation is needed to return to normal levels. Since implementing…
N.B. man found with guns, police uniforms, retired police car; arrested and charged
NEW BRUNSWICK: A 58-year-old man from Pointe-du-Chêne has been charged in connection with several offences, including personation of a peace officer, in Pointe-du-Chêne, N.B. On August 26, 2025, members of…
Province confirms 20 homes lost in wildfires at Long Lake
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Wildfires in the Long Lake area of Annapolis County destroyed 20 homes on Sunday, August 24. The lost residences were on West Dalhousie, Thorne and Morse roads. Not…
Police looking to identify individual in incident that saw damage to a parking lot
ENFIELD: RCMP are looking to identify an individual from a mischief incident last week. Sgt. Scott MacRae said the individual committed mischief in a parking lot at an Enfield business.…
Waverley’s Konigshofer thrilled to bring Canada Games silver medal home to N.S.
WAVERLEY: Julia Konigshofer ended her athletics season all smiles at the 2025 Canada Games. Konigshofer grabbed a silver medal for Team Nova Scotia in women’s javelin during week two of…