RCMP decision puts promised Fall River community office in doubt
FALL RIVER: A promised RCMP community policing office in Fall River is now in doubt, with the force telling the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners it cannot financially support a…
N.S. NDP leader Chender calls for emergency Legislature session as Nova Scotians demand data centre answers
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender called on Premier Tim Houston to reconvene the Legislature for an emergency sitting so Nova Scotians can get a clear plan and clear answers…
Department can’t explain or back up road paving decisions with data: N.S. AG
HALIFAX: While Nova Scotia’s road paving projects quickly outpace available funding, the projects selected each year aren’t backed by evidence, says the Auditor General. “The Department of Public Works does…
Fall River student recognized as MSVU Convocation celebrates power of helping others
BEDFORD: A Fall River resident was named as Valedictorian and addressed her peers during Mount Saint Vincent University’s Convocation ceremony on Oct. 18. Sarah Monette, who graduated from the Master…
Traffic delays expected on Sackville Drive on Oct. 20
LOWER SACKVILLE: Motorists travelling along Sackville Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 20, should expect delays as road repairs are scheduled between Millwood Drive and Margeson Drive. The work is scheduled to…
Man, woman arrested in Lower Sackville drug trafficking investigation: RCMP
LOWER SACKVILLE: A woman and a man have been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation led by the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU). In September,…
Halifax extends condolences following tragedy at CFB Wainwright
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is mourning the tragic loss of life at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright in Alberta, extending its condolences to the families and loved ones…
Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Service in photos
HALIFAX: The 44th annual Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial Service took place on Oct. 18. The service honours peace officers based in Nova Scotia who died in the line…
Yarmouth ferry extended; province seeks long-term solution
YARMOUTH: People and businesses that rely on the Yarmouth ferry can continue to do so with an extension agreement signed by the Province and Bay Ferries Ltd. The service between…
Offshore wind investment positions N.S. as clean energy leader
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and Canada are investing to seize one of the largest economic development opportunities in generations. A federal-provincial partnership worth $100 million announced October 15,will support the research,…