Category Archives: News

26-year-old charged with attempted murder in weekend stabbing
A 26-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after a weekend stabbing on Brunswick Street in Halifax. Ronald Kevin Belong was arrested in the area and is facing four charges in total. He appea...
Steve MacArthur Nov 29, 2021

Honeymoon phase going strong for new premier & PC gov’t
A new poll shows people are very happy with the Progressive Conservatives. The satisfaction level for Tim Houston’s provincial government sits at 67 per cent. Houston led his party to a majority...
Steve MacArthur Nov 29, 2021

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Spryfield
A 67-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle in Spryfield on Friday. It happened just before 6 p.m. on Sylvia avenue. Police say charges are not expected. Two people were killed walking on...
Steve MacArthur Nov 29, 2021

Weather Network predicts fewer winter storms across Atlantic Canada
You might be able to ditch your heavy winter coat this season. The Weather Network is predicting a typical La Nina Pattern, which means temperatures should track above normal in the Atlantic region. W...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 29, 2021

Syrup Shortage On The Horizon
It’s the second time in two decades that Canada’s beloved breakfast topping is seeing a global shortage. The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, are the Canadian experts of making and distributi...
Katie Nicholls Nov 29, 2021

Police investigate knifepoint robbery in Halifax
Police are investigating a late-night robbery at knifepoint in Halifax. Officers were called to the incident at the Circle K Irving on Fairfax Drive just before 11 p.m. on Sunday. Investigators say a ...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 29, 2021

Volunteers needed to assemble rapid COVID-19 test kits for kids
Some peace of mind if your kids have been waking up with the sniffles. The province is expanding its “Test to Protect” program to help increase access to COVID-19 testing for kids and dete...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 29, 2021

Canada detects first cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant
The first two cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant have been detected in our country. Health officials have confirmed its presence among patients in Ottawa following recent travel to Nigeria. Ontario...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 29, 2021

Higher Softwood Lumber Tariffs Don’t Make Sense: Expert
Canadian softwood lumber producers are seeing higher duties on their exports to the United States. It comes after the U.S. Commerce Department announced tariffs for most producers would increase to 17...
Tim Herd Nov 29, 2021

Wet weather to hit Halifax and flood-stricken parts of N.S.
A messy system is going to drench our province with more rain. Environment Canada is out with a special weather statement for most of Nova Scotia, including the Halifax area. The rain will begin on Mo...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 29, 2021





