Category Archives: (Acadia News) Halifax Nova Scotia
New traffic light sensors to speed up cars over Macdonald Bridge
Some upgrades to traffic lights could speed up your trip over the Macdonald Bridge in rush hour. The provincial government plans to spend $700,000 to upgrade three intersections along Nantucket Avenue...
Jacob Moore 2h ago
Police urge to keep close on your drink when out in Halifax
If you are going to be out socializing in Halifax, police are asking you to keep a close eye on your drink. It was May 17, when police say there were two separate incidents at different establishments...
News May 22, 2026
NDP says mammogram waits show women getting left behind in health care
The NDP says the provincial government is failing women with massive wait times for mammograms. Health Minister Michelle Thompson said on Thursday that it is concerning, and they are working to addres...
Jacob Moore May 22, 2026
Murder charge laid in disappearance of Pictou County man
A man from Torbrook is facing first-degree murder charges in the disappearance of Steven Boudreau, who was last seen about a month ago. It was April 19 when they got the call that 61-year-old B...
Jacob Moore May 22, 2026
N.S. doubles down for CUPE to have long-term workers vote on deal as strike continues
The provincial government is doubling down on their call for the union representing thousands of striking long-term care workers, to have them vote on the deal presented. Roughly 3,300 CUPE members fr...
Caitlin Snow May 21, 2026
RCMP arrest two in connection with death of a child in Eskasoni
A 37-year-old woman and 42-year-old man, both from Eskasoni in Cape Breton, are facing charges for causing the death of a child. On August 5, 2024, RCMP responded to a report of a child who had died s...
Natalie Chiasson May 21, 2026
Police investigate Lake Loon shooting that injured 41-year-old
A shooting in Lake Loon has sparked an investigation by the RCMP, with help from the HRP's Integrated General Investigation Section. Officer's say just before 9 p.m. on May 19, multiple units - includ...
Natalie Chiasson May 21, 2026
Staff, families share personal stories as long-term care crisis drags on amid strike
Long-term care workers and families across Nova Scotia are now sharing personal stories from inside nursing homes as their strike continues, offering a closer look at the pressures they say are becomi...
Natalie Chiasson May 21, 2026
Fillmore says housing, transit, affordability main priorities in state of municipality address
Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore says housing, transit, affordability and infrastructure are key priorities in his vision for our city. Fillmore outlined his plan in the state of the municipality address a...
Caitlin Snow May 21, 2026
Funding issues forces SPCA to pause program to neuter stray cats
The SPCA says funding struggles has forced them to suspend their program to trap, neuter, and then return stray cats to where they were found. They no longer have a dedicated funding partner, so they ...
Jacob Moore May 21, 2026





