Mayor Fillmore stops by wing night in Fall River, talks with residents
FALL RIVER: The Mayor of Halifax paid a visit to Fall River on Thursday night. As part of visits to community halls and facilities across the municipality, Andy Fillmore enjoyed…
NSH receives report regarding recent drug sample seized in Halifax County
HALIFAX COUNTY: NSH have received a report regarding a recent sample that was seized by law enforcement in Halifax County and was tested (verified) at the national Drug Analysis Service…
Statement from Premier Houston on blackmail, extortion scheme against MLA
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. “I was deeply troubled to learn that Hammonds Plains-Lucasville MLA Rick Burns and his wife have been the victims of…
Shared micromobility e-scooter and e-bike pilot program resumed March 16
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the shared micromobility pilot program, offering e-scooters and e-bikes through Bird Canada, resumed service as of Monday, March 16, 2026. During…
Students at NSCAD university on strike March 15-21
HALIFAX: On Saturday, February 28, students at NSCAD University voted at a Special General Meeting to join the provincial one week strike called by the Canadian Federation of Students Nova…
Request for proposals issued for Hammonds Plains-Highway 101 connector project
HAMMONDS PLAINS: The Hammonds Plains to Highway 101 connector project is now underway. A request for proposals was issued March 16, for engineering services to prepare for an environmental assessment.…
PHOTOS: Annual Ettinger-Smith Memorial tournament kicks off
LANTZ: The annual Trevor Ettinger-Jeff Smith Memorial tournament kicked off on Saturday at the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz. The March Break tournament will see action in U9 Intermediate; U11C;…
Man charged for February robbery and theft of trading cards
COLE HARBOUR: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man after he robbed a Cole Harbour store last month and stole trading cards. On February 2, at approximately 7 p.m.,…
IESO Nova Scotia makes draft procurement documents available for stakeholder feedback
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s not-for-profit independent energy system operator has posted drafts of its Request for Proposals and Tolling Agreement for its upcoming procurement of fast-acting natural gas generation capacity, providing…
Rankin tables bills to support and protect Nova Scotia’s small businesses
HALIFAX: Small businesses are the heart of communities across Nova Scotia, but many are feeling the strain of rising costs and a challenging economic climate. MLA Iain Rankin tabled two…