Police charge man who barricaded himself in Waverley home
WAVERLEY: A man who barricaded himself inside a home on Waverley Road last month has been charged by RCMP. In a release, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment spokesperson confirmed they are…
Community candlelight vigil planned for Lucy and Adalind on Nov. 16
FALL RIVER: As the healing process continues for the families of Lucy Cable-Munroe and Adalind Gaul, and the community they have touched so much, a candlelight vigil will be held.…
Nova Scotians invited to share suggestions as budget engagement begins
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are invited to share their suggestions on what should be in the 2026-27 budget – and what should not. “The next provincial budget will be about growing…
For dogs like Isla, getting adopted not easy according to shelter pet adoption report
DARTMOUTH: For dogs like sweet Isla, she has the odds of getting adopted stacked against them. That’s according to newly released data in the 2025 Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada State…
Community Grief Circle being held in Fall River
FALL RIVER: A community grief circle is being planned for Nov. 10 in Fall River. The night is being organized by the counsellors at Choice Health Centre on Fall River…
Photos/Video: Ghosts, spirits at the Halifax Paranormal Symposium
HALIFAX: The Halifax Paranormal Symposium is an annual event, held by PPRI, that features an array of presentations by top members in the fields of the Paranormal and Parapsychology. Freelance…
Municipality offering free lifeguard certification for residents
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is offering free lifeguard certification this fall for residents, with priority given to those living in rural areas. Participants must complete a series of courses…
Halifax man charged in Lower Sackville break-and-enter
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 48-year-old Halifax man has been charged for a break-and-enter into a Lower Sackville business on Oct. 29. RCMP said that at approximately 12:39 a.m., officers with RCMP…
HRP charge 34 drivers with impaired-related offences in September
HALIFAX: Thirty four drivers were charged with impaired related offences by Halifax Regional Police during the month of September. Of the 34 drivers, 24 were charged with impaired operation of…
Dream of a wheelchair basketball court comes true for Charlie Whalen
FALL RIVER: For 14-year-old Charlie Whalen, the bounce of a basketball now echoes across his own backyard — a sound that signals independence, joy, and the fulfillment of a dream…