N.S. predicting $1.29B deficit in 2025-26 budget
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia released its second update on Budget 2025-26: Unlocking Our Potential on Dec. 18. The province is projecting a deficit of $1.29 billion before contingency, up $64.6 million…
Halifax Water addresses commentary regarding its financial management
HALIFAX: Halifax Water is addressing recent public comments about its financial management and rate-setting process to reaffirm its commitment to transparency and accountability. The financial statements of Halifax Water are…
“The sky’s the limit”: PWHL Takeover inspires young girls in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: With a sold-out crowd and dozens of young girls wearing jerseys bearing their favourite players’ names, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) Takeover Tour game in Halifax left exactly…
RCMP continues targeted impaired driving enforcement
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP continues its targeted enforcement efforts to address impaired driving over the holiday season. On December 6, as part of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day, RCMP…
Fundraising campaign begins for Hope for Wildlife’s black bear rehab
SEAFORTH: Hope for Wildlife has started its fundraising for its Black Bear rehab it will be constructing. In a post on their Facebook page, Hope for Wildlife said that the…
Province to explore solutions for Halifax Peninsula traffic congestion
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on the Halifax peninsula more efficient. A request…
Burton named Nova Scotia’s 2027 Canada Winter Games Chef de Mission
FALL RIVER: Cathy Burton has been announced as Nova Scotia’s Chef de Mission for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. Burton is a retired educator and school administrator with an extensive…
Alberta clipper set to hit N.S. on Monday with snow, gusty winds
FALL RIVER/ENFIELD: An Alberta clipper is forecasted to bring snow and gutsy winds to locations across all of Nova Scotia on Dec. 8. There is a potential for five to…
Donation of $2 million from Dr. Margaret Oulton will transform women+ health research at the IWK
HALIFAX: Dr. Margaret Oulton’s innovative research decades ago ensured the safe delivery of thousands of babies. Now, she’s expanding her impact even further with a $2 million gift that will…
Nova Scotia taking action on illegal cannabis sales
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is taking more aggressive steps to address the growing public health and safety risks posed by illegal cannabis. Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, directed…