HRM announces 2026 municipal tree giveaway events
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to its fifth annual tree giveaway program, with two giveaway events offering free trees to residents on Aug. 22 and 29. Residents…
Three local museums joining forces for Museum Crawl 2026
WAVERLEY: Residents and visitors will have a chance to explore local history from three different perspectives this weekend as the Fultz House, Scott Manor House and Waverley Heritage Museum team…
Premiers, Governors meeting to strengthen New England partnerships
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will join other eastern Canadian premiers in Vermont next week to discuss collaboration and opportunities with New England governors. The 47th annual Conference of New England…
Multiple copper thefts result in damage to infrastructure around Nova Scotia
NOVA SCOTIA: Several RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia are investigating recent reports of copper wire theft and the resulting damage to infrastructure associated with these property crimes. In Colchester County,…
RCMP looking to identify suspects in pellet gun shooting that injured another man
MOUNT UNIACKE: Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects in an incident in Mount Uniacke that took place on Aug. 2. RCMP responded to the incident on Highway…
Police charge man with assaulting police officer, impaired driving
HALIFAX: On July 31 at approximately 8:50 p.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Portland Street and Prince Arthur Avenue in Dartmouth. An…
More long-term care spaces open in Bedford
BEDFORD: More seniors in need of long-term care have a new place to call home with the opening of Adeline Hallin Bedford. The new long-term carehome, operated by Shannex, has…
Police make arrests in two child sexual abuse exploitation material investigations
HALIFAX: Police in Halifax have charged two men with offences related to child sexual abuse exploitation material (CSAEM) after two separate investigations and searches: On June 3, 2026, information was…
Federal government announces new funding, stronger protections for human trafficking survivors
SUDBURY, Ont.: The federal government has announced more than $3.35 million in funding for nine organizations across Canada that support victims and survivors of human trafficking, while highlighting new Criminal…
Police charge driver for stunting in Sackville.
LOWER SACKVILLE: On July 29, at approximately 2 p.m., a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed inbound on Highway 102, from…