Lower Sackville man dies after vehicle crashes into Lake Thomas
FALL RIVER: An 80-year-old man from Lower Sackville has died following a single-vehicle collision on Hwy 102 at Exit 5 on Oct. 2. RCMP say that at approximately 3 p.m.…
Man re-charged in 2017 murder of South Rawdon woman
SOUTH RAWDON: A 35-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a woman from 2017. On April 3, 2017, the body of 27-year-old Laura Ross was…
N.S. Firefighters School announces leadership transition; Executive Director retiring
WAVERLEY: The Nova Scotia Firefighters School has announced that Executive Director John Cunningham will retire from the organization effective October 31. Cunningham has been a familiar presence at the School…
Back on the road; two drivers charged for passing school buses with red lights on
ENFIELD: RCMP are reminding the travelling public that with schools back that means school buses are back on the road too. Sgt. Scott MacRae said the reminder from East Hants…
Boiler issue cause of temporary Cobequid Health Centre closure; reopened Thursday at noon
LOWER SACKVILLE: A boiler issue was the cause of the closure at Cobequid Community Health Centre on Thursday morning. The hospital reopened at noon after being forced to close for…
Fatal Lower Sackville collision claims life of Upper Sackville man
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 57-year-old Upper Sackville man has died as a result of a single-vehicle collision on Wednesday night in Lower Sackville. RCMP say they are investigating the fatal collision…
NDP’s Chender calls out government’s priorities, refusal to help lower costs for NSians
HALIFAX: The Leader of the Official Opposition, Claudia Chender called on the PC government Wednesday Oct. 1 to reverse its decision to drop 46,000 people from the Home Heating Rebate…
N.S. increases minimum wage to $16.50
HALIFAX: Starting October 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increases to $16.50 per hour from $15.70. This is the second increase this year, bringing the total increase for 2025 to $1.30.…
N.S. minimum wage policy adding to ongoing economic uncertainty, CFIB says
HALIFAX: Oct. 1 marked the second increase to the minimum wage in one year, which is disconnected from the formula currently set out by the minimum wage regulations of CPI…
Halifax Stanfield earns prestigious award at Routes World 2025
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: Representatives from Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) were proud to take the stage this week in Hong Kong at Routes World 2025 to accept the Routes World…