Category Archives: News
CD sales are up for the first time in 20 years
The days of digging around your car for your favourite CD are probably long gone. But CD sales are up for the first time in almost two decades. Shipments in the U.S. rose roughly $32 million to 47 mil...
Mar 15, 2022
N.S. investing $2M in new Mi’kmaw mental health, addictions strategy
Our province is investing $2 million to help develop a new Mi'kmaw mental health and addictions strategy. The money will be delivered to the health and wellness organization Tajikeimik, a collaboratio...
Mar 15, 2022
WestJet announces return of non-stop flights from Halifax to Europe
Get ready for more options to take to the skies again. WestJet has announced it’s bringing back non-stop flights from Halifax to Europe. The routes will fly out of the Halifax airport to Dublin,...
Mar 15, 2022
Rescued fisher passes away after spending several hours in frigid waters
There’s tragic news out of the fishery in Nova Scotia. A 35-year-old man has died after spending five hours in the water off the coast of Canso. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax r...
Mar 15, 2022
Wrestler Scott Hall Dead At 63
Influential professional wrestling star Scott Hall has passed away. He was taken off life support after complications from surgery yesterday. Hall broke into the World Wrestling Federation in the earl...
Mar 15, 2022
NS Announces Funding for Organizations That Help Seniors
The Province is investing just over $600,000 in 39 projects to help older Nova Scotians stay healthy, active and socially connected in their communities. Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Ad...
Mar 14, 2022
New Water Street designs put transit and pedestrians first
It’s one of the most historic streets in Halifax and the city wants your input on how it should look. A survey is out asking you to help with the new design of Water Street. It wants to know if ...
Mar 14, 2022
Canadians see $550M in food waste, higher grocery bills due to ‘shelflation’
A new study estimates Canadians have wasted nearly $550 million worth of food over the last six months. The report by Dalhousie University’s Food Lab has found Canadians are throwing out more gr...
Mar 14, 2022
Military Base Hit By Russian Fire
A military base is the latest to suffer attacks in Ukraine. Located near the Polish border, Yavoriv, Russian missiles and shelling hit the base over the weekend. The base is the location of the Intern...
Mar 14, 2022
Pandemic Recovery Top Focus For Atlantic Businesses
Pandemic recovery and finding more qualified workers are policy priorities for rebuilding the economy. This according to the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. Brandon Ellis, Senior Manager of Policy for t...
Mar 14, 2022
