Police lay robbery charges against youth
HALIFAX: On August 15, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at the Halifax Shopping Centre. Staff of the store Zumiez reported that a youth…
Youth charged with multiple offences after stealing car, fleeing from police
SHUBENACADIE: A youth has been charged, police say, for multiple offences after they are alleged to have stolen a car, before fleeing from police on July 16. On July 16,…
Youth arrested by RCMP after robbery in Eastern Passage
EASTERN PASSAGE: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested two youths following a robbery in Eastern Passage. On June 9, at approximately 8:35 p.m., officers responded to a report of a…
Sipekne’katik RCMP arrest man after reports he followed, approached youth in community
INDIAN BROOK: Sipekne’katik RCMP Detachment officers are aware of reports of a man in a red Hyundai Tucson who has followed and approached youth in the community. On June 12,…
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…
Amendments strengthen support, safety for children, families
HALIFAX: Amendments to several acts introduced February 25, will further protect the privacy rights, safety and well-being of children, youth and families in Nova Scotia, according to the Minister of…
Province announces opening of Integrated youth services sites in Sydney, Halifax
HALIFAX/SYDNEY: Young people living in Halifax and Sydney now have more access to immediate mental health and social services at two new integrated youth services sites. The sites, offering walk-in…
N.S. Social Workers advocating province to update guidelines, support 2SLGBTQIA+ students
HALIFAX: As students across Nova Scotia return to school, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth face yet another academic year without updated Guidelines for Supporting Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students. These guidelines, now over…
Middle Sackville youth arrested after online threats towards school
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: A Middle Sackville youth has been arrested after threats were made online of causing harm to students and staff at a school in the community. RCMP say that…
OP-ED: More “fire weather” to come if things don’t change
The following is an OP-ED from a letter to the editor sent to us by K.A. Peters This wildfire season is on track to be the second-worst in recorded Canadian…