Category Archives: News

COVID-19 Alert App Discontinued
The COVID-19 Alert app is no more. The Government of Canada says after a thorough review they have decommissioned the app effective today. Users can now delete it from their devices. The app was launc...
Tara Clow Jun 17, 2022

Splashpads and outdoor pools set to open for the summer
Some of your favourite places to cool off are opening ahead of the weekend. The Halifax Common Splashpad is now ready for the summer. Meantime, the Bedford and Cole Harbour outdoor pools are set to op...
Steve MacArthur Jun 17, 2022

Hundreds Of Submissions Received To ‘Name The RCMP Foals’
The RCMP foals now have names. In April, a contest was launched looking for submissions. More than 300 were received from schools, which is the most entries in over five years. The winning names will ...
Tara Clow Jun 17, 2022

Ottawa Unveils $8.9B Plan To Tackle Inflation
The federal government unveiled an $8.9 billion plan Thursday that aims to tackle rising inflation and put money back into the pockets of Canadians. Speaking at the Empire Club in Toronto, Ont., Deput...
Aaron Sousa Jun 17, 2022

Shortage Of Vets And Support Staff Causing Concerns
There are Veterinarian shortages around the world. Small Animal Veterinarian Dr. Anne-Marie Carey says this us causing stress for pet owners and staff at clinics due to longer and busier hours and a l...
Tara Clow Jun 17, 2022

N.S. schools celebrating Black Excellence Day for the first time ever
If you see more students getting off the bus wearing black on Friday, it’s because of an inaugural celebration in our province. For the first time, Nova Scotia’s public schools are celebra...
Steve MacArthur Jun 17, 2022

Gas down a few pennies, Diesel takes a big jump
Most drivers will see a small break at the pumps. Regular is down about three cents but it’s still selling for more than $2.10 per litre across the province. You’ll pay the most in Cape Br...
Steve MacArthur Jun 17, 2022

Nova Scotia reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths
The province has announced ten more Nova Scotians have passed away due to COVID-19. It released its weekly data report on Thursday for the seven-day period ending June 13th. The number of new deaths i...
Skye Bryden-Blom Jun 16, 2022

Roller rink to open in Halifax on Canada Day
If you’ll be in Halifax for Canada day celebrations, here’s something to add to your list. A new roller rink in Spryfield will open it’s doors on July 1st. Upshaw’s Roller Dome...
Anastasia Payne Jun 16, 2022

Masland Pressed On CAT Ridership Numbers
Questions are mounting about passenger numbers on the CAT ferry. Minister of Public Works Kim Masland was grilled by reporters today on how many people to date have used the Bay Ferries run Nova Scoti...
Jakob Postlewaite Jun 16, 2022





