Category Archives: News
Halifax police want drivers to be winter ready
With the forecasted snowfall Wednesday and Thursday, Halifax Regional Police is sharing some winter safety tips to help road users be winter ready. Vehicle maintenance Plan ahead to ensure your vehicl...
Dec 08, 2021
St. F.X. outbreak grows following X-ring weekend (Dec 8)
Nova Scotia is reporting 34 new cases of COVID-19. There are 14 cases with many related to an outbreak at St. F.X., 13 cases in the Halifax area, six cases in the Amherst region and one case in the we...
Dec 08, 2021
Some areas of NS could see over 25 cm, meteorologist says
Expect to see some flurries this afternoon ahead of the storm that will bring significant snowfall to our region. The storm will reach the province’s South Shore first, moving up from the Caroli...
Dec 08, 2021
Fatal crash after car swerves to avoid woman pulling U-turn on Highway 101
A 82 year-old woman is facing charges after a fatal crash on Highway 101. Police say she tried to pull a U-turn across the highway and another vehicle swerved to avoid her and lost control. An 82-year...
Dec 08, 2021
N.S. pumps $57M into long-term care to add more staff, open up beds
The province is investing about $57 million to support those working in continuing care, add more staff and open more beds more quickly to seniors waiting for long-term care. Investments are aimed at ...
Dec 08, 2021
Top doctor advises Nova Scotians against holiday travel, warns of fake vax certificates
The province’s top doctor is reminding Nova Scotians it’s best to reign in our travel plans this Christmas. Dr. Robert Strang is recommending you keep your celebrations close to home. R...
Dec 08, 2021
Senate Fast-Tracks Bill To Ban Conversion Therapy
The Liberal government’s bill to ban conversion therapy has been unanimously passed in the Senate. Conservative Sen. Leo Housakos put forward a motion Tuesday to fast-track the bill through the ...
Dec 08, 2021
Canadian Nabbed In Global Ransomware Attacks
Intelligence agencies around the world were looking for this one guy, and here was living here in Canada. The FBI contacted the OPP in January 2020 about ransomware attacks that originated from Canada...
Dec 08, 2021
12 COVID-19 cases identified at St. FX amid outbreak
St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish has confirmed 12 members have tested positive for COVID-19 amid an outbreak. President Andy W. Hakin says in a news release all are experiencing mild sympto...
Dec 08, 2021
Two injured in Spryfield apartment stabbing
Two people have been injured in a stabbing at a Spryfield apartment last night. Police were called to the building on Herring Cove Road, near Greystone Drive, just before 8 p.m. They say the victims w...
Dec 08, 2021
