Category Archives: News

Gas prices dip heading toward the weekend
Gas prices dipping a bit heading into the weekend. Regular is now $1.35 per litre in the Halifax area. It’s a decrease of 1.6 cents. Diesel is down about a penny per litre to $1.24.
Steve MacArthur Aug 06, 2021

UPDATE: Negotiations Continue As CBSA Workers Begin Job Action
Contract negotiations continue between the union representing Canada Border Services Agency workers and the federal government. It comes as nearly 9,000 members across the country began work-to-rule a...
Brad Perry Aug 06, 2021

Tensions rise in the lobster fishery after boats cut loose
Nine first nation lobster boats were cut loose from a wharf in the Weymouth area. Sipekne’katik First Nation Chief Mike Sack believes it was done to intimidate the community. The boats were read...
Steve MacArthur Aug 06, 2021

Lower Sackville: Police arrest two people in heavily damaged vehicle
Mounties arrested two people after a dangerous situation in the Lower Sackville area. Police say they were called on Thursday afternoon about a vehicle all over the road in the Beaver Bank area and on...
Steve MacArthur Aug 05, 2021

Election day 20: debate prep and emergency healthcare
It’s quiet on the 20th day of the campaign trail, as the leaders prepare for CTV Atlantic’s Leader’s Roundtable Thursday evening. Liberal Leader Iain Rankin set the day aside for the...
Syndicated Content Aug 05, 2021

No Unmarked Graves Found At Shubenacadie Residential School
Researchers say they did not find any unmarked graves connected to the former Shubenacadie Residential School. According to their findings, there are graves at the site but they can be reliably dated ...
Evan Taylor Aug 05, 2021

New Vessel Helping To Increase Marine Mammal Response
A new water vessel will help make large whale rescues in the Gulf of St. Lawrence safer and faster. Until now, marine mammal responders would need to travel several hours or days to respond to whale i...
Tara Clow Aug 05, 2021

Four news cases, 15 active infections
Today, Aug. 5, Nova Scotia is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 and no recoveries. The four cases are in Central Zone and are related to travel. As of today, Nova Scotia has 15 active cases of COVI...
News Aug 05, 2021

Safety Reassured If Canadians Are Called To Vote
When asked about speculation surrounding a federal election call, Canada’s health minister wouldn’t confirm when or if there will be one. But Patty Hajdu appeared confident one could be he...
Tara Clow Aug 05, 2021

Wilson’s gas stations sold to ‘Circle K’ operators
The global convenience store operator Couche-Tard has entered into an agreement to buy the Wilsons network of gas stations. Couche-Tard, which operates Circle K and Mac's convenience stores in Canada,...
Steve MacArthur Aug 05, 2021





