Category Archives: News

Man robbed on Tacoma Drive in Dartmouth
Police are searching for two men after a robbery in Dartmouth on Wednesday night. A man had been walking on Tacoma Drive and was knocked down by two men. They took some cash and ran away. This happene...
Steve MacArthur Sep 02, 2021

New premier to examine Yarmouth-Maine ferry, wants to see business plan
Nova Scotia’s new premier will soon be making a phone call to discuss the Yarmouth to Maine ferry. Tim Houston wants to know what the expectations are for the service over next few years. ItR...
Steve MacArthur Sep 02, 2021

Police charge man with murder of 77-year-old Victoria Co. man
Brian Coady Rose, 22, of New Haven, has been charged with Second Degree Murder. Rose is set to appear in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. He remains in custody. RCMP arrested Ro...
B. Jack Morse Sep 02, 2021

Municipalities Unveil Federal Election Priorities
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has laid out its priorities for the upcoming federal election. Members of the national organization representing more than 2,000 municipalities held a v...
Brad Perry Sep 02, 2021

Vote By Mail Deadline Approaching
If you have plans to vote by mail this election, you’d better do it soon. You have to apply by September 14, and the ballot has to reach Elections Canada by voting day to be counted. Spokesperso...
Randy Thoms Sep 02, 2021

Five new cases, 60 active infections
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 and four recoveries. Three of the cases are in Central Zone. Two are close contacts of previously reported cases. One is u...
News Sep 02, 2021

Busses gearing up for start of the school year
You might have wondered why you’re already seeing school busses on the road. Halifax Regional Centre for Education spokesperson Doug Hadley said bus drivers are getting ready for the big day. ...
B. Jack Morse Sep 02, 2021

Halifax advising of reduced services for Labour Day Weekend
Halifax is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments over the upcoming Labour Day long weekend. Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours: No municipal solid ...
News Sep 02, 2021

Warning issued for several Halifax-area lakes due to blue-green algae
A warning is out for six lakes in the Halifax area due to blue-green algae. The province has issued the advisory for the Shubenacadie Canal between Grand Lake and Lake Mic Mac. The environment departm...
Skye Bryden-Blom Sep 02, 2021

Property owners group calls on landlords to stop plans for massive rent hikes
The executive director of Nova Scotia's property owners association is calling on landlords to stop sending out notices of massive rent increases to tenants. Ever since Tim Houston's PC party was elec...
Derek Montague Sep 02, 2021





