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No injuries after 600K in gas spilled at Imperial Oil plant in Sydney
Clean up work is underway after a major gas spill at the Imperial Oil plant in Sydney on Friday. More than 600,000 litres of gas spilled in the incident. It happened when a front-end loader crashed in...
Jul 11, 2022
Dalhousie hit with building code violation; explosion home avoids wrecking ball for now
It appears a home that survived the Halifax Explosion will avoid the wrecking ball for a least a little while longer. The green-sided home on Edward Street is owned by Dalhousie. Boards and furniture ...
Jul 11, 2022
Dead humpback whale washes up on an island in Halifax Harbour
A dead humpback whale washed up on the shores of an island in Halifax Harbour. It was first spotted on Thursday. Members of the Marine Animal Response Society confirm the humpback is now beached on th...
Jul 11, 2022
SPCA reminds Nova Scotians it’s here to help as demand soars for services
If you’re struggling to make ends meet the Nova Scotia SPCA wants you to know they’re here to help. Director of Animal Care Sandra Flemming tells our newsroom as Nova Scotians grapple with...
Jul 11, 2022
Diesel prices to shift at midnight
Diesel prices will shift in Nova Scotia at midnight. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has announced it will bring in the interrupter clause to adjust the price. “This change is necessary...
Jul 11, 2022
Shoreland Transport Acquires Connors Transfer Limited
A New Brunswick-based trucking company is adding more than 200 new employees to its team. Shoreland Transport, owned by Cooke Inc., has acquired Nova Scotia-based Connors Transfer Limited. “Conn...
Jul 11, 2022
Man Shot In Halifax Sunday Morning
A shooting in downtown Halifax sent a 22-year old man to hospital early on Sunday. Halifax Police say the man was shot in the lower torso on Argyle Street around 3:30 a.m. He was transported to hospit...
Jul 11, 2022 Halifax Regional Police vehicle. Credit: Steve MacArthur.
NS Liberals Choose Zach Churchill As New Leader
Zach Churchill is the new leader of Nova Scotia’s Liberal party. His win was confirmed at the leadership convention on Saturday. Churchill got 65 percent of the vote, defeating Preston MLA Angel...
Jul 11, 2022
VIA Rail Strike Deadline Extended
A strike deadline for VIA Rail workers has been extended until later on Monday. Around 2,400 workers were prepared to walk off the job as of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. However, Unifor says the deadline ...
Jul 11, 2022
Talks Between Bell Canada And Clerical And Aliant Workers End
Negotiations have broken down between Bell Canada and members of the Clerical and Aliant groups. The Bell Aliant group applied for federal conciliation, declaring an impasse on Friday in Toronto. Empl...
Jul 11, 2022
