Tag Archives: Halifax
Power restored to thousands in Dartmouth
The lights are back on at many homes and businesses in Dartmouth. More than 20,000 were in the dark this morning, in what Nova Scotia Power called a “transmission interruption.” Meantime, ...
Feb 03, 2022
Halifax under freezing rain warning ahead of messy winter storm
Another winter storm is getting ready to blast the region with a messy mix of weather. Environment Canada is out with several weather warnings for Nova Scotia ahead of rain, freezing rain, ice pellets...
Feb 03, 2022
Province reports one new COVID-19 death, 13 hospitalizations
The province has announced one new COVID-19 related death and 13 additional hospitalizations. Health officials reported on Tuesday a man in his 80s had passed away in the Halifax area. “It is di...
Feb 02, 2022
Politicians pay tribute to the late Alexa McDonough in House of Commons
A final farewell to former federal and provincial NDP leader Alexa McDonough in the House of Commons. Politicians of all political stripes paid tribute with a moment of silence on Monday. Halifax Libe...
Feb 01, 2022
Gas prices up again in Halifax
It’s going to cost you more to fill up your gas tank in Halifax on Friday. The minimum price of regular self-serve climbed 2.1 cents per litre overnight to $1.464. Diesel jumped 1.5 cents to $1....
Jan 28, 2022
Gas prices up in Halifax
It’s going to cost you more to fill up your gas tank in Halifax on Friday. The price of regular self-serve jumped 3.3 cents per litre overnight to $1.443. It will now cost you $1.52 for diesel. ...
Jan 21, 2022
Province backs off ultimatum on private daycare operators
The province is going back to the table with privately owned daycares as they face a looming deadline to transition to a publicly funded system. A group representing some private child care centres sa...
Jan 20, 2022
COVID-19: N.S. reports 256 in hospital, 3 more deaths
We’re getting a clearer picture of the strain on the health care system due to COVID. Premier Tim Houston says there are a total of 256 people in hospital with the virus. That figure includes 83...
Jan 19, 2022
Potential COVID-19 exposure on two flights
Public Health is warning of potential exposure to COVID-19 on two flights into Halifax. Health officials say if you were on the following flights on the named dates and times, you must self-isolate im...
Jan 19, 2022
Houston riding high in polls, 57 per cent approval rating
A new poll shows the honeymoon phase for our premier is still going strong. Tim Houston has the highest approval rating out of any leader in our country. He owns a 57 percent approval rating, just ahe...
Jan 18, 2022
