Registration opens for the annual Pepsi Natal Day Parade
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for the 129th Pepsi Natal Day Parade. The parade will take place on Monday, Aug. 3. This annual…
New Beaver Bank child-care centre “truly exciting news.”
(We are reposting this story due to the website issues this week) BEAVER BANK: Standing at a muddy construction site on Windgate Drive, federal and provincial officials announced Monday morning…
Truro Heights man charged with child luring offences
TRURO HEIGHTS: A 28-year-old Truro Heights man has been charged in relation to a child luring investigation. In November 2025, investigators began investigating reports that a 28-year-old man had communicated…
N.S. NDP: Houston government must deliver fair deal for long-term care workers
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender with NSNDP Seniors and Long Term Care Critic Rod Wilson urged the Houston government to immediately return to the bargaining table, and support striking…
RCMP, CBSA dismantle crime group after nearly 250 kg of cocaine detected in shipping container in Halifax
HALIFAX: Federal law enforcement agencies have successfully disrupted an organized crime group importing 248.7 kilograms of cocaine into Canada from the Dominican Republic. The investigation was initiated on March 3,…
Fall River players top list of N.S. prospects available in QMJHL Draft in June
FALL RIVER: Three of the top Nova Scotia prospects for the upcoming QMJHL Draft (as of rankings released in February by the QMJHL Central Scouting Registry) were from the Fall…
N.S. health announces bedside telephone service being phased out
HALIFAX: Bedside telephone service is being phased out by the service provider at Nova Scotia Health facilities beginning May 31, 2026. The service is being discontinued due to aging infrastructure and low demand for…
Mayor Fillmore sets clear direction for disciplined 2027/28 municipal budget
HALIFAX: Regional Council in Halifax has approved a motion from Mayor Andy Fillmore to guide the development of the municipality’s 2027/28 budget, establishing a clear direction focused on fiscal discipline,…
Brad Lawlor announced as Sport N.S. new Chief Executive Officer
HALIFAX: Sport Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Lawlor as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Lawlor brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in…
Winter off-leash access on sports fields ends
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the winter use of sports fields as off-leash dog areas will end for the season on Saturday, May 2. While some…