1,000-plus say no to HRM’s property tax hike: RHPNS
HALIFAX: More than 1,000 people have now signed up to a campaign opposing Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed 10.9 per cent property tax increase. Since its release in January, the Stop…
Photos: Cupid on Strike performed by students at Georges P. Vanier
FALL RIVER: Mother Nature’s wrath couldn’t even bring heartbreak to the excited and passionate students involved with Cupid on Strike. Because of school postponements late this week due to the…
Province appoints three judges to Provincial Court
HALIFAX: Lawyers Christa MacKinnon, Cameron MacKeen and Jennifer MacLellan, KC (King’s counsel) have been appointed judges of the Nova Scotia provincial court. “Ms. MacKinnon, Mr. MacKeen and Ms. MacLellan have…
Province, NSCC launch Institute of Skilled Trades
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are launching the Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) to provide students and apprentices with modern training and equipment to develop…
Air Transat, WestJet added to list of airlines suspending Cuba operations
CUBA: WestJet is responding to the developing situation in Cuba, the airline said in a statement posted to its website. Aligning with our focus to put guests and crew first…
Province teams with Housing Trust N.S. to protect affordable housing in Halifax
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has partnered with the Housing Trust of Nova Scotia to preserve 90 housing units – including 62 affordable units – in Halifax. Housing Minister John White made…
N.S. Power announces new President, CEO; Peter Gregg headed to new role with Emera Inc.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Power has announced a leadership transition on Feb. 10. A new President and CEO will be appointed to lead the utility, which has been committed to serving…
Lakelands man one of two impaired drivers nabbed by RCMP
HALIFAX: A 36-year-old Lakelands man was one of two impaired drivers RCMP caught during proactive patrols on Feb. 5. Police say that at approximately 10:15 p.m., RCMP Southeast Traffic Services…
Bringing the Barenaked Ladies’ Best Beats to the Bicentennial Theatre
MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT: The Late-Night Record Shop, Canada’s premier Barenaked Ladiestribute band, is coming to the Bicentennial Theatre. Focused on the Barenaked Ladies’ catalog from the Steven Page era, The Late-Night…
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…