Category Archives: News

Police capture 1 of 2 fugitives after escape from jail in Dartmouth
Police have arrested one of the two men who had escaped from jail in Dartmouth last month. Chad Clarke was arrested after police pulled over a stolen vehicle Monday morning at 2 a.m. on Frederick Aven...
News Oct 04, 2021

N.S. expands vaccine mandate to day care staff and correctional workers
The province is expanding its vaccine mandate to include correctional services and day care workers. The updates to the list will include all: — correctional officers, youth workers, staff volun...
Steve MacArthur Oct 04, 2021

SiRT Becomes Police Oversight For N.B. And N.S.
Nova Scotia's Serious Incident Response Team or SiRT will become the police oversight body for New Brunswick as well. The two provinces have reached an agreement in principle to allow the independent ...
Allan Dearing Oct 04, 2021

Halifax looks for suggestions to rename Cornwallis Street
If you’ve ever wanted to rename a street in Halifax, here’s your chance. The city has a new online survey out to give residents an opportunity to replace Cornwallis Street. Name suggestion...
Steve MacArthur Oct 04, 2021

Halifax bridge tolls going up to $1.25 in 2022
You’ll have to fork over an extra quarter to cross the Halifax bridges on January 3. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has approved a request to hike the prices to $1.25 (if you pay cash)...
Steve MacArthur Oct 04, 2021

City reveals floor-plan for modular homes to help people living rough
The city has unveiled floor plans for two-dozen modular homes it has purchased to help address the homeless situation in the municipality. The trailer-like bunkhouses have a bed, washroom, shared laun...
Steve MacArthur Oct 04, 2021

Yarmouth-Maine ferry to set sail in 2022 after three year pause
After a three-year pause, the Nova Scotia to Maine ferry service is coming back. Bay Ferries has announced the CAT will set sail again between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine in Spring 2022. “As ...
Skye Bryden-Blom Oct 04, 2021

Halifax restaurant says it won't tolerate 'abusive behaviour' from anti-maskers
The owners of the Wooden Monkey restaurant in Halifax say the business will not tolerate “abusive behaviour” from anti-maskers. The business has posted a signed letter to Facebook detailin...
Skye Bryden-Blom Oct 04, 2021

Cold Medicine Recalled After Product Mislabeling Mishap
Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night Convenience Pack is being recalled after a labeling error. The specific batches that are being recalled are the convenience pack box of 36 caplets (lot number ER2072) ...
Katie Nicholls Oct 04, 2021

How do you get your COVID-19 vaccine QR code?
You’re going to want to have your proof of vaccination on your cellphone or tucked into your wallet on Monday. Our new vaccine policy if officially kicking off as we enter Phase 5, the final sta...
Skye Bryden-Blom Oct 04, 2021





