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…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: FRABA raises money for youth at annual gala
WAVERLEY: The community came together to raise money for youth in the Fall River community on Saturday night. At the second annual tasting gala, there were eight vendors between distilleries,…
Province announces new supportive housing for youth, young families
HALFAX: More youth and young families will soon have access to safe, supportive housing through a partnership between Phoenix Youth Programs, the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia and the…