Gas taxes fueling high pump prices across Nova Scotia: Report
HALIFAX, NS: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for gas tax relief after releasing the 27th annual Gas Tax Honesty Report that shines a light on hidden taxes drivers pay…
NS SPCA seeking info on abandoned kittens
ELMSDALE: Inspectors with the Nova Scotia SPCA are seeking information about an individual(s) in the area of the Elmsdale McDonald’s restaurant on Highway 214. The Nova Scotia SPCA has received…
RCMP looking for information on Lower Sackville arson
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information from the public in relation to an arson that occurred in Lower Sackville. On August 5, at approximately 12:07 a.m., RCMP…
Pen pal exchange sees clients at CCOA, Scotland group writing each other
ENFIELD: Friendship has no borders, and clients at two organizations in Scotland and Hants County are learning that firsthand. The clients at Edge Group Scotland in Musselburgh, Scotland, and those…
Province announces ban of all fireworks during burn ban
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is banning all use of fireworks even if they are professional and have the appropriate approvals. The news of the ban was announced late on Wednesday night…
Gillis, Deagle Gammon vote to rescind Morris Street bike lane
HALIFAX/BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: Councillors with HRM have rescinded their approval of a contentious bike lane in downtown Halifax. At council on Tuesday after further discussion, council voted 11-5 in favour…
Lifeguard credited with preventing serious woods fire at Oakfield Park
OAKFIELD: An observant lifeguard can be thanked for preventing what could have been a serious forest/woods fire in Oakfield Park on Tuesday. According to a post on the Station 45…
HRM advises residents of restrictions on woods in municipal park spaces
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that, due to the Fire Proclamation – Travel Ban issued by the Province of Nova Scotia on Aug. 5 restrictions will…
N.S. restricting travel, activities in woods to prevent wildfires
HALIFAX: The province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires. The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m.…
Halifax Water requests voluntary water conservation measures for HRM
HRM: Due to the recent prolonged period of low precipitation, water levels within our supply areas have not been replenished. With no significant precipitation forecasted in the coming weeks, these…