East Chester man charged by RCMP in Fall River robbery, assault in Halifax
FALL RIVER: A 29-year-old East Chester man has been charged in a pair of incidents, one being a robbery in Fall River on Tuesday morning and an assault in Halifax…
IESO Nova Scotia continues progress to securing critical electricity generation capacity with decision by New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board
HALIFAX: The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) today announced its approval of NB Power’s Renewable Integration Grid Stability (RIGS) fast-acting electricity generation project. This project, when completed, will…
Waverley Road guiderail/retaining wall project to cause traffic disruptions
WAVERLEY: HRM is advising residents of upcoming traffic disruptions along Waverley Road, between civics 1291 and 1335. These disruptions are required to facilitate construction in support of the Waverley Road…
International Peace Run team to visit Noel area during route through Atlantic Canada
NOEL: Peace Run Canada is running a route through Atlantic Canada from May 20 to June 9. Ten team members from seven countries including Mexico, Australia, Moldova, Switzerland, Slovakia, USA,…
Lantz woman, Halifax man charged in Colchester County kidnapping incident: RCMP
LANTZ/BIBLE HILL: A 37-year-old Lantz woman is one of two people charged in a kidnapping incident that took place May 27 in Bible Hill, Colchester County RCMP said. On May…
NSCC celebrates over 4,000 graduates across province
HALIFAX: More than 4,000 students will graduate from Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) during 22 convocation ceremonies taking place across the province from June 3 to 16, 2026. “Convocation ceremonies represent the…
Tick checks should be part of routine
HALIFAX: Ticks are found across Nova Scotia, and some can transmit serious diseases. As temperatures rise, it is important for people to protect themselves, their family members and pets. “We…
Baby’s mother dies in hospital; cause and manner of death to be determined, police say
HALIFAX: A woman who arrived in hospital on Friday May 22 after giving birth has died. On May 22 police were notified of a 23-year-old woman in hospital in critical…
From public care workers to the public: an open letter to Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: As Chair of CUPE’s Long Term and Community Care Committee, I am accountable to 5,500 long term care workers across Nova Scotia. I am acutely aware that the decisions…
Nearly one in 10 drivers stopped charged during Canada Road Safety Week enforcement
FALL RIVER/LOWER SACKVILLE: Nearly one in ten drivers stopped by Nova Scotia RCMP during Canada Road Safety Week enforcement efforts were charged with an offence, as officers observed unsafe driving…