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…
Heavy rain, rapid freeze leaves flooding, icy conditions in Elmsdale, Lantz
ELMSDALE/LANTZ: Heavy rain followed by a sharp drop in temperatures created localized flooding and dangerous icy conditions in parts of Lantz and Elmsdale, particularly along Hwy. 2 and near the…
RCMP warns public to be fraud aware after multiple scams reported
FALL RIVER/MIDDLE SACKVILLE: The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is warning the public to be fraud aware after multiple incidents were reported throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. On March 4, officers…
Youth from Bridgewater in custody after online threats made towards school
BRIDGEWATER: On March 13, 2026, Bridgewater Police Service (BPS) was alerted by INTERPOL and FBI to a concerning online conversation that was occurring between two Canadian youth – including one…
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…
Memorial tournament presentation honours legacy of Trevor Ettinger and Jeff Smith
LANTZ: A special moment of remembrance and gratitude took place Sunday afternoon March 15 at the Trevor Ettinger–Jeff Smith Memorial Tournament at the East Hants Sportsplex. Players, coaches, parents, and…
IESO Nova Scotia makes draft procurement documents available for stakeholder feedback
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s not-for-profit independent energy system operator has posted drafts of its Request for Proposals and Tolling Agreement for its upcoming procurement of fast-acting natural gas generation capacity, providing…
Rankin tables bills to support and protect Nova Scotia’s small businesses
HALIFAX: Small businesses are the heart of communities across Nova Scotia, but many are feeling the strain of rising costs and a challenging economic climate. MLA Iain Rankin tabled two…
Easter Seals N.S. issues statement over provincial budget funding cuts
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Easter Seals Nova Scotia. “Easter Seals Nova Scotia was recently notified of a 12.45% cut to our core funding, representing more than $100,000.00,…
Autism Nova Scotia addresses provincial budget impact on programs and staffing
HALIFAX: Provincial budget cuts will result in Autism Nova Scotia needing to eliminate or scale back programs supporting Autistic Nova Scotians. While the full scope of changes is being finalized,…