Category Archives: News

Gas prices up heading into 2022
Gas prices bumped up overnight. The price of regular has increased by up to 4.1 cents. The price is now $1.37.3 at most Halifax station. Diesel prices climbed by up to 4.7 cents a litre to a new price...
Steve MacArthur Dec 31, 2021

Aggressive Drivers & Red Light Runners = Largest Concern For Canadian Drivers
Many Canadian drivers quickly got used to emptier roads since the start of the pandemic. CAA asked over two thousand Canadians what their biggest concerns were when it comes to driving and other drive...
Katie Nicholls Dec 31, 2021

MHL Plans To Resume Games January 20th
The Maritime Junior Hockey League tentatively plans to return to action on January 20th. The league announced they’ll be postponing all games from January 5th-16th due to current Public Health r...
Kevin Northup Dec 31, 2021

COVID-19: Another 511 new cases, outbreak at seniors homes
Nova Scotia is reporting 511 new cases of COVID-19. There are 331 cases in the Halifax region, 56 cases in Eastern Zone, 59 cases in Northern Zone and 65 cases in Western Zone. Information about testi...
Steve MacArthur Dec 30, 2021

N.S. to ramp up booster doses, requests help with immunization
Nova Scotia is ramping up its delivery of COVID-19 booster doses, adding more clinics and more immunizers across the province. The vaccine program will be significantly expanded to meet the demand for...
Steve MacArthur Dec 30, 2021

Mooseheads Coach Praises World Junior Participants
The cancellation of the World Junior Hockey Tournament was met with disappointment across Canada. The IIHF pulled the plug yesterday due to rising COVID-19 cases among players and staff. Fans of the H...
Kevin Northup Dec 30, 2021

Police investigate murder in downtown Halifax, arrest 25-year-old
Update: 2 p.m. Police are investigating a homicide in Halifax. At approximately 9:15 a.m. officers responded to a weapons call at a business on Brunswick Street. A man entered the business and attacke...
Steve MacArthur Dec 30, 2021

Q extends holiday break, aims to return late January
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will extend its Holiday break until January 14. The league states an increase of COVID-19 cases across its communities in Eastern Canada remains a concern. The QM...
Steve MacArthur Dec 30, 2021

Ferry service reduced due to staffing challenges
Ferry service will be reduced as mounting COVID-19 cases impact Halifax Transit staff. The Woodside and Alderney ferries will be reduced to 30-minute service starting Thursday, December 30. The change...
Steve MacArthur Dec 30, 2021

Top baby names in N.S. for 2021
Olivia is our favourite baby name for 2021. The top 10 names for 2021 in Nova Scotia are Olivia, Jack, Noah, Oliver, Owen, Levi, Ava, Henry, Benjamin, and William. The list is unveiled every year arou...
Steve MacArthur Dec 30, 2021





