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Election day 14: Education, mental health, and affordability
The Progressive Conservatives PC Leader Tim Houston announced his plan for diversity in education at a campaign stop in Halifax Friday. Houston committed to consult with Mi’kmaq, Black, and Acad...
Jul 30, 2021
31-year-old charged with arson after brush fire
Halifax Regional Police have charged a man with arson after a brush fire near the Canada Games Centre Thursday. At approximately 4:15 p.m. police responded, along with Halifax Regional Fire and Emerge...
Jul 30, 2021
Numbers strong at polling locations, more people voting so far
The early numbers are strong and more people are voting in advance of the August 17 election. Elections Nova Scotia reports over 12,000 early votes have been cast and that’s three times the numb...
Jul 30, 2021
Day 14: Party leaders to focus on mental health, affordable living
Provincial party leaders are closing the second week of the election campaign with a focus on mental health and affordable living. NDP Leader Gary Burrill is set to make an announcement on mental heal...
Jul 30, 2021
Another tornado touches down in Nova Scotia
Researchers confirming Nova Scotia has been hit by another twister thanks to some help from a seasoned storm chaser. The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University in Ontario says the tornado to...
Jul 30, 2021
Dartmouth driver charged after gun seized during rush hour traffic stop
A 28-year-old driver is facing several firearms charges after police pulled a vehicle over in Dartmouth during rush hour traffic on Thursday night. The Halifax Regional Police Integrated Guns and Gang...
Jul 30, 2021
Halifax: Small jump in price at the pump ahead of long weekend
Gas prices taking a jump at the fuel pumps ahead of the long-weekend. They’re once again creeping towards the $1.40 mark. The minimum price for regular self-serve gas is up 3.2 cents per litre t...
Jul 30, 2021
Potential COVID exposure at Halifax hotel
Test Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location in Halifax Anyone who worked at or visited the following location on the specified date and time sho...
Jul 29, 2021
NDP To Make Rural Housing Crisis A Priority
Nova Scotia NDP Leader Gary Burill hosted a Q&A session today with the NDP candidates running across the South Shore today in Bridgewater. The main topic of discussion was the housing crisis. Buri...
Jul 29, 2021
Driver doing 70 km/h over the speed limit on Barrington in Halifax
A 33 year-old was pulled over going nearly 70 kilometres per hour over the speed limit on Barrington Street in Halifax. Police say they caught the guy over the lunch hour doing 117 in a 50 zone. His v...
Jul 29, 2021
