Category Archives: News
Nova Scotians encouraged to mark Canada Day with reflection
Many communities have cancelled traditional Canada Day events due to the pandemic, but there is also a movement across the country to use the date for reflection. This comes after the remains of hundr...
Jun 30, 2021
Cogswell District to be fueled by $14 million renewable energy project
A nearly $14 million investment has been announced for a new renewable energy project in the Cogswell District of downtown Halifax. The province is providing over $4.6 million, the federal government ...
Jun 30, 2021
Tourism campaign launches to attract visitors from Quebec, Ontario
Tourism Nova Scotia is launching a more than $2 million marketing campaign aimed at attracting visitors from Ontario and Quebec. The province says about $2.25 million will be spent on the "Do More in ...
Jun 30, 2021
Water service temporarily restored in Lower Sackville and Fall River areas
Halifax Water says service has been temporarily restored in several communities after carrying out work in Lower Sackville. Some customers in Lower Sackville, Waverley, Lakeview, Fall River, and Winds...
Jun 30, 2021
Canada Speeds Up Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales Target
The Liberal government is accelerating its goal for all new car and light-duty truck sales in Canada to be zero-emission vehicles. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said they now intend to hit the targ...
Jun 30, 2021
Former poet laureate honours residential school children
It's a day to listen and amplify Indigenous voices. In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, radio stations across the country are taking parting in "A Day to Listen", dedicated to s...
Jun 30, 2021
‘A Day to Listen’ & amplify Indigenous voices across Canada
It's a day to amplify, elevate, listen to and learn from Indigenous voices. In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, radio stations across the country are taking parting in "A Day to...
Jun 30, 2021
More Heat Records Shattered
For the third straight day, a new all-time high has been recorded in Canada as a dangerous and unprecedented heat wave continues to grip British Columbia and the Prairies. The inland community of Lytt...
Jun 30, 2021
Phase three starts Wednesday
The province opens to the rest of the country Wednesday. Phase three of the provincial re-opening plan starts at 8 a.m. Self-isolation requirements depend on vaccination status- someone with both dose...
Jun 29, 2021
Poor communication, fatigue led to cargo jet runway crash in 2018
A new report shows several factors led to a cargo jet overshooting the runway at Halifax Stanfield nearly three years ago. The Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the crash and poin...
Jun 29, 2021
