Category Archives: News

Political pioneer Alexa McDonough dies at 77
Alexa McDonough has died at the age of 77. The former federal and provincial party leader was battling Alzheimer’s disease. She became the first woman to lead a major political party in Canada, ...
Steve MacArthur Jan 15, 2022

UPDATE 2 p.m.: Buses on snow plan, parking ban extended
While the storm has tapered off across Halifax, it will take some time to get city streets cleaned up due to the high winds and drifting snow. City Transit: Busses are back on the street. All routes a...
Steve MacArthur Jan 15, 2022

Minimum Wage Increase Not Enough Says Burrill
Nova Scotia announced plans to raise the minimum wage to $13.65 on April 1, however, the province’s NDP leader says that isn’t enough. NDP Leader Gary Burrill says as the cost of living an...
Evan Taylor Jan 15, 2022

Body of missing 30-year-old Lower Sackville man discovered
A tragic end to the search for a missing man in the Lower Sackville area. Police confirm the body of a 30-year-old man has been found. He was missing since January 6 and extensive searches were organi...
News Jan 14, 2022

Woman who murdered daughter given temporary passes from prison
A Bridgewater woman who murdered her 12 year-old daughter is now allowed to attend church and visit a family friend. The National Parole Board granted Penny Boudreau seven escorted day passes during a...
Anastasia Payne Jan 14, 2022

Six new COVID-19 hospitalizations
Six new people have been admitted to hospital with COVID-19. Six more have been discharged. There are 57 people being treated for the virus in hospital, including 10 people in the ICU. The province an...
B. Jack Morse Jan 14, 2022

Current Surge In COVID-19 Cases Nearing A Peak
The most recent modeling of COVID-19 shows the current wave of the omicron variant could ease by the beginning of February. Dr. Theresa Tam says according to their data, the surge in cases is peaking....
Tim Davidson Jan 14, 2022

Province confident in back-to-school Monday
The kids are headed back to the classroom Monday. Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, says they’re confident in-school is the best place for our kids. Druhan say...
B. Jack Morse Jan 14, 2022

Trucking Association Frustrated Over Vaccine Mandate Reversal
Canadian truck drivers who are unvaccinated will need to quarantine afterall, when crossing the border. It was reported earlier this week that federal officials had dropped the requirement.. But a joi...
Tara Clow Jan 14, 2022

Six Arrested In Drug Trafficking Investigation
Six people have been arrested in Hammonds Plains during a drug trafficking investigation. Police say on January 13, the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and the RCMP Emergency Respo...
Jakob Postlewaite Jan 14, 2022





