NSP crews restoring power after high winds hit Nova Scotia
LOWER SACKVILLE: Nova Scotia Power crews continue to work to restore power to customers affected by the high winds that have swept across Nova Scotia. “Our crews have been working…
Emergency water main repair underway in Waverley
WAVERLEY: Halifax Water crews are on-site undertaking an emergency water main repair near 2383 Waverley Road, Waverley. Water service may be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate of…
Provincial partnership key to expanding transit in Fall River: HRM Mayor
FALL RIVER: Mayor Andy Fillmore said expanding transit service deeper into Fall River remains a priority but will require continued growth in ridership and stronger involvement from the province. Speaking…
“We’re ready for that.” Fillmore sees Halifax as expansion city for PWHL
HALIFAX: The electric atmosphere surrounding recent professional women’s hockey league games at the Scotiabank Centre shows Halifax may be ready to support a permanent team. Speaking with The Laker News…
N.S. predicting $1.29B deficit in 2025-26 budget
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia released its second update on Budget 2025-26: Unlocking Our Potential on Dec. 18. The province is projecting a deficit of $1.29 billion before contingency, up $64.6 million…
Halifax Water addresses commentary regarding its financial management
HALIFAX: Halifax Water is addressing recent public comments about its financial management and rate-setting process to reaffirm its commitment to transparency and accountability. The financial statements of Halifax Water are…
$3.6M flood mitigation project to protect Highway 2 in Fall River
FALL RIVER: Highway 2 will see significant flood protection improvements following a $3.6 million investment from the federal government and the Halifax Regional Municipality aimed at reducing the risk of…
“The sky’s the limit”: PWHL Takeover inspires young girls in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: With a sold-out crowd and dozens of young girls wearing jerseys bearing their favourite players’ names, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) Takeover Tour game in Halifax left exactly…
RCMP continues targeted impaired driving enforcement
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP continues its targeted enforcement efforts to address impaired driving over the holiday season. On December 6, as part of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day, RCMP…
Column: Trade, Energy, Affordability, and Healthcare gains among 2025 achievements
The following is the column submitted by Premier Tim Houston’s office for December. It’s that time of year again. The Christmas tree is up, the house is decorated and there…