New temporary emergency shelter opens in Halifax
HALIFAX: A new temporary emergency shelter at St. Patrick’s church in Halifax opened February 28, with 25 beds for people experiencing homelessness.The Brunswick Street...
New visitor pass for hospital
HALIFAX: Effective Feb. 27, QEII’s Halifax Infirmary (HI) emergency department (ED) is implementing a new visitor pass system to enhance security and safety at...
Truro man charged with attempted murder
SHUBENACADIE/MILLBROOK: A 40-year-old Truro man has been charged with a slew of offences, including attempted murder.
At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Feb. 26, RCMP officers...
N.S. makes it easier to identify locally produced products
From a release
HALIFAX: It will be easier for Nova Scotians to identify – and buy – even more local products with new provincial support...
Recruiting starts for Nova Scotia’s first internal travel nurse program
HALIFAX: Registered nurses can now apply to participate in the province’s first internal travel nurse program.
The pilot program will create a Nova Scotia Health...
Pictou County ISCEU charge three for drug trafficking
PICTOU COUNTY: The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged three people as part of a drug trafficking investigation in Mountville.
On...
New Centre for internationally trained physicians opens
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia opened a new centre that will see internationally trained physicians get licensed faster to practise in communities across the province.The Physician...
Heavy rain, wind expected in N.S. Thursday into Friday
FALL RIVER: A special weather statement was issued by Environment Canada on Wednesday for parts of HRM, including Fall River.
The statement is calling...
HRM urge residents to take part in social media survey
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is doing a survey on social media as part of their process to see if they will move from...
N.S. Liberals introduce bill aimed at lowering energy costs for tenants and small landlords
HALIFAX: Interim Leader Derek Mombourquette will introduce the Efficiency Program Expansion Act, a bill aimed at expanding energy efficiency programs to small landlords, allowing...