Category Archives: News

RCMP investigate report of shots fired in Pictou Landing
UPDATE: Issued at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 4th. The Mounties are no longer located on Maple Street in Pictou Landing First Nation. Police say officers are, however, still in the area as the matte...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 04, 2021

Expert says Lionel Desmond showed domestic violence warning signs
A domestic violence expert believes there were clear warning signs Lionel Desmond posed a risk to his family. Psychologist Dr. Peter Jaffe has told the fatality inquiry he identified several red flags...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 04, 2021

Nature Conservancy: Don’t throw Halloween pumpkins in the woods
Do you still have your Jack or Jill O’Lanterns on your front porch? You might want to think twice before tossing your pumpkin in the woods. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says you should...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 04, 2021

Papal apology long overdue, Mi’kmaw chief says
A Mi’kmaw chief says the Pope’s visit to Canada needs to be about action. News of the visit came from the Vatican last week; It’s widely expected — but not confirmed — th...
Anastasia Payne Nov 04, 2021

Halifax among the 'rattiest' cities in Atlantic Canada
You might want to take some steps to keep rodents out of your home as winter quickly approaches. Pest control company Orkin Canada is out with its list of the “rattiest” cities in the Atla...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 04, 2021

Foster families getting more support
The province is pumping up its support for foster kids. The provincial government is spending $34 million over the next three years to redesign the foster care system, and adding an extra $16.7 millio...
B. Jack Morse Nov 04, 2021

Three bypass roads to keep traffic flowing through Cogswell
Bypass road 1; from Halifax Bypass road 2; from Halifax Bypass road 3; from Halifax You shouldn’t have too much trouble making your way into downtown, even when the Cogswell redevelopment is in ...
B. Jack Morse Nov 04, 2021

Shots fired in Dartmouth near Highway 111
A vehicle has been riddled with bullet holes after a shooting in Dartmouth on Wednesday night. Halifax Regional Police received a report of shots fired near Highway 111 and Exit 3, near Burnside Drive...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 04, 2021

Public Health’s mobile unit heading to Fairview to offer COVID-19 testing
If you need a COVID-19 test, you can head to Fairview on Thursday. Public Health’s mobile unit will be offering free PCR COVID-19 testing to all ages. Health officials will be set up at the Roya...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 04, 2021

Potential COVID-19 exposure list (November 3rd)
Health officials are out with their latest potential COVID-19 exposure list, which includes locations in the Halifax area and a flight. They have also issued a correction for an exposure notification ...
Skye Bryden-Blom Nov 04, 2021





