Public access restricted at Laurie Park due to vehicle bridge work
GRAND LAKE: Public access to Laurie Park in Grand Lake will be restricted from February 9 – 13 for work on the vehicle bridge at the park entrance. A contractor…
Province maintains position on N.S. Power’s rate request
HALIFAX: The province continues to urge the Nova Scotia Energy Board to reject the residential electricity rate increase proposed by Nova Scotia Power for 2026–27. The utility submitted its response…
Cole Butcher partners with Riverside Speedway for NASCAR Truck Series sponsorship
ANTIGONISH: Riverside International Speedway management announced Feb. 5 a partnership with Nova Scotia’s Cole Butcher as he embarks on a full-time NASCAR racing career, starting on February 13 at Daytona…
N.S. announces new program to support local beef
HALIFAX: New funding for Nova Scotia cattle producers and processors will increase local beef processing and help producers manage their production costs. Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow announced the support February…
RCMP investigating youths for sexual offences following hockey hazing incidents
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Three youths have been arrested as part of a sexual assault investigation related to hazing incidents involving a hockey team in the Truro area, Colchester County RCMP said.…
StFX researcher developing technology to make brain health more accessible to rural areas
ANTIGONISH: Exciting developments in the field of brain health will make this care more accessible to people in rural Nova Scotia and beyond. StFX Psychology professor Dr. Erin Mazerolle is…
RCMP traffic stop leads to arrests, seizure of stolen alcohol
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A 58-year-old man from Halifax, along with his two passengers, were arrested by police following a traffic stop on Hwy 102 that resulted in the seizure of stolen…
Fun to be had at Winterfest at Shubie Park this Saturday afternoon
DARTMOUTH: It’s going to be a festive good time this Saturday in the Dartmouth area. At Shubie Park, it will be Winterfest – a Winter Tree Lighting in Februrary. People…
International travel drives increased traffic at Halifax Stanfield in 2025
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: With a record number of international destinations on its route map, making it the most internationally connected airport of its size in North America, Halifax Stanfield International…
Chender releases statement on province’s new homebuyers program
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement Feb. 3 about the First Time Homebuyers Program. “Nova Scotians want to be able to stay in our province and…