NL racer Sara Thorne gearing up for full-time run at Scotia Speedworld
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: After a successful season at home along with a handful of Sportsman starts on the mainland, Sara Thorne and Team Thorne Racing are eyeing a full-time run at…
COVID-19 Spring vaccine dose available
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians at highest risk for severe illness from COVID-19 can book an additional vaccine dose starting March 24, if it has been at least three months since their…
Environment Canada forecasting prolonged period of snowfall in parts of N.S.
FALL RIVER: Environment Canada is forecasting a prolonged period of snowfall to be expected from the southwestern shore from Yarmouth to Halifax counties. The total snowfall is expected to be…
Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for February
HALIFAX: Regional Police in Halifax charged 45 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of February. Of the 45 drivers, 28 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance…
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.…