Category Archives: News

Emera Oval officially open for the summer
You might want to grab your roller skates for a spin around the Emera Oval. It’s officially open for the summer season, which means you can rollerblade, bike, and skateboard there. You can also ...
Skye Bryden-Blom Jun 01, 2022

Roundtable Wants To Remove Travel Restrictions
The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable wants the federal government to get rid of all COVID-19 restrictions at airports. Monette Pasher is with the Canadian Airports Council and says the restricti...
Tim Davidson Jun 01, 2022

Get out of paying parking tickets by shopping local
A new program wants to help you when you see a parking ticket tucked under your car’s wiper blade. The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced the paid parking ticket forgiveness program wil...
Skye Bryden-Blom Jun 01, 2022

Bank Of Canada Hikes Key Interest Rate to 1.5 Percent
The Bank of Canada has once again hiked its key interest rate. on June 1, the bank raised its overnight interest rate by 50 basis points, to 1.5 percent. The move is part of the central bank's larger ...
Trevor Nichols Jun 01, 2022

Halifax homeless shelter still weeks away from reopening after fire
A homeless shelter in Halifax is still a few weeks away from reopening after a fire damaged the building last month. Souls Harbour Rescue Mission CEO Michelle Porter has released an update on repairs ...
Skye Bryden-Blom Jun 01, 2022

Largest expansion of day care spaces in N.S. history; 1,500 new spots added
It’s the largest expansion of day care spaces in our provinces history. The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced that 1,500 new licensed early learning and child-care spaces will be c...
Steve MacArthur Jun 01, 2022

Christmas for thrifters; Halifax’s curbside give away this weekend
If you’re looking to score a good deal, it’s curbside give away weekend in Halifax. Drag your items to the end of your driveway, and treasure hunters will be sure to top by and check it ou...
Steve MacArthur Jun 01, 2022

Consumer Confidence Hits All-Time Low: Narrative Research
Consumer confidence levels in Atlantic Canada have reached record lows, according to Narrative Research. The company’s Consumer Confidence Index has dropped to 60.4, the lowest in its more than ...
Brad Perry Jun 01, 2022
Mount Allison's 'CEO Of Optimism' On Why Universities Provide More Than Education
In the latest "Insights" podcast, Jean-Paul Boudreau, the President of Mount Allison University and "CEO of Optimism," underscores the many roles that the post-secondary institutions play in the commu...
Acadia Broadcasting Corporation Jun 01, 2022

Nova Scotia’s top doctor receives new award named in his honour
Nova Scotia’s top doctor has received a new award named in his honour. The Dr. Robert Strang Mayflower Award for Healthcare Professionals recognizes dedication on the frontlines during challengi...
Skye Bryden-Blom May 31, 2022





