Category Archives: News

Special weather statement out for parts of N.S. ahead of 'significant rainfall'
Grab your umbrella… A special weather statement has been issued for parts of Nova Scotia. It covers the eastern half of the Halifax Regional Municipality and stretches into Cape Breton. Environm...
Skye Bryden-Blom Jun 22, 2022

Doctor recruitment efforts on the right track, says newly formed office of recruitment
Ten months since the creation of the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment, they feel they are making headway in improving the province’s ability to lure healthcare professionals to Nov...
Evan Taylor Jun 22, 2022

‘As you wish:’ Princess Bride star coming to Hal-Con
Organizers of Hal-Con can now finally say “as you wish” to fans of The Princess Bride. They’ve announced special guest Cary Elwes will be coming to the celebration this October of al...
Skye Bryden-Blom Jun 22, 2022

Inflation Reaches 7.7% In May
Canada’s inflation rate skyrocketed to a nearly 40-year high of 7.7 per cent during the month of May. Statistics Canada says that is up from the 6.8 per cent gain recorded just one month earlier...
Brad Perry Jun 22, 2022

Staples Ditching Air Miles Too
The company is telling customers that, as of July 1, they will no longer be able to collect or redeem Air Miles in stores or on any of Staples' retail websites. Staples' decision creates even stronger...
Katie Nicholls Jun 22, 2022

Cdn Movie Director Facing Sex Assault Charges In Italy
A Canadian born movie director is in Italian court for sexual assault allegations. Born in London Ontario, Paul Haggis has been accused for having sex without consent with a victim over the course of ...
Katie Nicholls Jun 22, 2022

Liberals deny trying to advance gun control agenda during N.S. mass shooting investigation
The Commissioner of the RCMP is denying claims she interfered in the investigation into the mass shooting in Nova Scotia. Brenda Lucki was upset the details about the guns used were not quickly releas...
Steve MacArthur Jun 22, 2022

Cost Of Milk Going Up For 2nd Time This Year
It’s a case of passing along increased prices to the consumer. Costs for dairy farmers have increased by 45-55 per cent since last August and those increases will be reflected to the consumer fo...
Katie Nicholls Jun 22, 2022

Cineplex Adds Online Ticket Fee For Buyers
Seems like Cineplex is trying to make up for two years of lost revenue. Moviegoers will now pay $1.50 when buying movie tickets online or through the app. The company has said the fee is "to further i...
Katie Nicholls Jun 22, 2022

Herring Catches To Decrease In Southwest Nova Scotia
Herring catches will decrease by one third this year in Southwest Nova Scotia. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans released its 2022 management plan for the fishery, with the total allowable catch ...
Kevin Northup Jun 22, 2022





