Category Archives: News
NSNDP calling on Houston to step in and squash proposed solar charge
The provincial NDP is calling on the Houston government to step in and prevent declining demand for solar projects in Nova Scotia. This comes after Nova Scotia Power (NSP) proposed adding monthly fees...
Feb 01, 2022
Man charged after home invasion in Beaver Bank
A 35-year-old man is facing a long list of charges after a violent home invasion in Beaver Bank. The Mounties were called to a residence on Susan Drive at around 11:30 on Thursday night after two men ...
Feb 01, 2022
Bird Flu Identified In HRM
The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources says they have confirmed a case of Avian Influenza, or bird flu, in HRM. They say the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed that a Canada goose in t...
Feb 01, 2022
Classes cancelled at Acadia University due to faculty strike
Students at Acadia University in Wolfville are not heading to class on Tuesday due to a faculty strike. Classes and labs have been cancelled until further notice. The university will continue to provi...
Feb 01, 2022
Olympic Athletes Advised to Use “Burner Phones”
With the Winter Olympics set to begin on February 4 teams are now making their final preparations, which for many athletes will include picking up a new phone. Many countries’ Olympic organizing...
Feb 01, 2022
Rapid test kits are back at Halifax Public Libraries
You can once again head to your local library to loan out a book and grab a rapid COVID-19 test kit. Halifax Public Libraries says its branches have been restocked, but supplies are limited. One kit w...
Feb 01, 2022
COVID-19: 3 deaths, hospitalizations holding steady (Jan 31)
Nova Scotia is reporting three deaths connected to COVID, 10 new hospital admissions and nine discharges. Those who passed away were: — a man in his 70s in Central Zone — a woman in her 70...
Jan 31, 2022
Trudeau Addresses The Freedom Convoy
The prime minister is denouncing some of the activities that took place in Ottawa over the weekend because of the Freedom Convoy. Justin Trudeau says the desecration of the National War Memorial and t...
Jan 31, 2022
Chair of Solar NS fundraising legal fees to battle NS Power’s proposed access charge
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $25,000 for legal representation for Solar NS and its corporate partners in front of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. Chair of Solar NS, Dave Brushett, sta...
Jan 31, 2022
Day Three Of Trucker Convoy In Ottawa
Many businesses in downtown Ottawa remain closed today, as truckers and other protesters continue to occupy the capital. Ottawa Police are advising residents to avoid travel into that area again today...
Jan 31, 2022
