Category Archives: News
Multiple people hurt when carnival ride hits tree in Halifax
Multiple people were hurt when a carnival ride hit some tree branches in downtown Halifax. People were riding the Star Trooper when it hit the branches three or four times. The carnival is in town for...
Jul 29, 2021
CBSA Workers, Federal Government Resume Negotiations
Negotiations have resumed between unionized Canada Border Services Agency workers and the federal government. It comes just days after union reps announced that members have voted overwhelmingly in fa...
Jul 29, 2021
Election day 13: long-term care and surgery waitlists
The Progressive Conservatives Tory Leader Tim Houston released his plan to cut down the surgery waitlist at a stop in Halifax Thursday. Houston said a PC government will open operating rooms on evenin...
Jul 29, 2021
One new case, 10 active infections
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting one new case of COVID-19 and no recoveries. The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel. Nova Scotia has 10 active cases of COVID-19. There ...
Jul 29, 2021
Many events planned for Natal Day, but no fireworks or garbage pick-up
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments over the upcoming Natal Day long weekend: Solid Waste Collection and Facility H...
Jul 29, 2021
South Shore Athletes Set To Compete In Tokyo Summer Games
Two South Shore athletes are getting ready to compete at the Tokyo 2020 summer games. Chester native, Jacob Saunders will sail alongside Oliver Bone in the Men’s 470. Competing in the Olympics i...
Jul 29, 2021
Halifax Regional Police officer’s badge stolen
The badge of a Halifax Police officer has been reported stolen. The off-duty officer says it was taken sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning on Connaught Avenue, between Bayers Road and Almon ...
Jul 29, 2021
N.S. equestrian athlete makes Canadian history at Olympics
New Glasgow native Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu has made Canadian history at the Tokyo Olympics. Fraser-Beaulieu and her partner, All In, secured 18th place in the Dressage Individual Grand Prix Freestyle...
Jul 29, 2021
Leaders talk over each other, health care primary election issue
Interrupting, talking over each other and trading jabs in an effort to gain an edge. That summarizes the first debate of the election campaign hosted by CBC Wednesday night in Halifax. Liberal Leader ...
Jul 29, 2021
Police search for witnesses after N.S. teen killed in Ottawa stabbing
Police are searching for witnesses after a 19-year-old Nova Scotia man was killed in Ottawa earlier this week. Eric Hewer of Sydney was out celebrating his birthday in the nation’s capital when ...
Jul 29, 2021
