Assault at Lower Sackville bus terminal leads to arrests of two youths
LOWER SACKVILLE: Two youths were arrested following the assault of a Halifax Transit bus driver at the Lower Sackville bus terminal in the early morning hours of Aug. 27. RCMP…
N.S. NDP: Houston must work towards solutions for Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, wrote to Health Minister Michelle Thompson, calling on the Houston government to consider the NDP’s health legislation and work towards solutions in the fall…
Canada invests $14M to help Nova Scotia businesses respond to tariffs
DARTMOUTH: Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced federal investments totaling more than $14.1 million to…
Police confirm human remains found in Debert are from missing man
DEBERT: The remains located near Debert on July 22 have been positively identified as those of Thomas Joseph “Joe” MacGillivray, 40, who was reported missing from the Bible Hill area…
Weather system expected to bring significant rainfall to western, central N.S.
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX COUNTY: Significant rainfall is expected in Western and Central Nova Scotia over the next three days, Environment Canada is forecasting. In a Special Weather statement issued before 5…
Dartmouth affordable housing community expands
DARTMOUTH: More families led by women and gender diverse people will have access to safe, affordable homes in Dartmouth as YWCA Halifax continues to open new units in Mount Hope…
HRM provides some back-to-school road safety for those in the municipality
HALIFAX: As students return to classrooms across the Halifax region beginning Sept. 3, the Halifax Regional Municipality is reminding residents to take extra care on the road. September brings increased…
RCMP investigating fatal fire in Onslow Mountain
ONSLOW MOUNTAIN: A man has been found deceased inside a home following a fire in Onslow Mountain, Colchester County RCMP said. Police said that on August 29 at approximately 12:40…
NHL STREET Habour Fest event coming to Halifax in mid-September
HALIFAX: The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced NHL STREET Harbour Fest, supported by the Halifax Regional Municipality, set for September 12-13, 2026, at…
N.S. partners with Dalhousie University to strengthen fire service leadership
HALIFAX: The province is partnering with Dalhousie University to launch a new Nova Scotia Fire Service Leadership Certificate, offering training that reflects the realities of modern firefighters. “Our firefighters step…