Category Archives: News

Halifax to get soaked by Hurricane Ida
You can soon expect to feel the effects of Hurricane Ida. It won’t be anything close to the devastation places such as New Orleans and Louisiana endured earlier this week. Environment Canada is ...
Steve MacArthur Aug 31, 2021

Houston sworn in as provinces 30th premier, Cape Breton MLA named deputy
Tim Houston was sworn in as Nova Scotia’s 30th premier on Tuesday. A 19-member cabinet, with women leading the largest departments, will help deliver on the priorities of Nova Scotians. Lt.-Gov....
Steve MacArthur Aug 31, 2021

Halifax: Council approves emergency funding to help 81 houseless in the city
City council is set to spend to find temporary homes for people living rough in Halifax. During a special meeting on Tuesday, councillors unanimously approved $500,000 in emergency funding to create m...
Steve MacArthur Aug 31, 2021

Three new cases, 65 active infections
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 and seven recoveries. The three cases are in Central Zone. Two are related to travel and one is a close contact of a prev...
News Aug 31, 2021

Eye Exams An Important Part Of Back To School Plans
You’ve bought the school supplies and the new clothing for the start of the school year. But what about the eye exam? President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, and an Ophthalmologist i...
Tara Clow Aug 31, 2021

Man charged with assault after brawl breaks out in Halifax
A man has been charged with assault after a brawl broke out in Halifax on the weekend. Police were called to Grafton Street shortly before midnight on Friday for a report that several people were invo...
Skye Bryden-Blom Aug 31, 2021

Curling Canada to Require Vaccines for Tournaments
Athletes, coaches, volunteers, and spectators will all need to be fully vaccinated if they wish to attend one of Curling Canada’s events. The organization released a statement Monday in which th...
Evan Taylor Aug 31, 2021

1,250 With Canadian Connection Still In Afghanistan
Canadian officials vow to find a way to get remaining citizens, permanent residents or family members that are still in Afghanistan. In an update Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau and Min...
Vasilios Bellos Aug 31, 2021

New PC Premier Tim Houston to be sworn-in Tuesday
Nova Scotia is welcoming its new premier with a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. Tory Leader Tim Houston will also unveil his cabinet, so you’ll soon know who to turn to for issues related to he...
Skye Bryden-Blom Aug 31, 2021

City moving forward on plan to sell land around Halifax Forum
A plan to fix the Halifax Forum by selling some of its land to developers is moving forward. City Council approved the plan without debate during a special council meeting on Tuesday. The next step wi...
Trevor Nichols Aug 31, 2021





