
Halifax man wanted province-wide for attempted murder
A Halifax man is under a province-wide arrest warrant for attempted murder. RCMP say Matthew Francis Coaker, 37, is also facing a charge of possession for a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He is described as 5'11, 210 lbs with brown hair and green eyes. If you have information on where he might be you are asked to call...
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Diesel to drop 11 cents at midnight
Another drop in diesel prices is coming up. According to sources, the price is expected to fall by almost 11 cents per litre at midnight. That will put it at around $2.15 a litre, depending on where you live. The province's energy board invoked the interrupter clause to allow the change.
14h ago
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Two navy military members facing charges in relation to death of petty officer
Two members of the Royal Canadian Navy are facing multiple service charges in relation to the death of Petty Officer Second Class Gregoy Applin in January 2025. The Canadian Forces Military Police say charges for the first suspect who is a Master Sailor include criminal negligence causing bodily harm and negligent perf...
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Plan for affordable housing units in new Halifax buildings to not go ahead
A plan that would require certain new buildings in Halifax to have a percentage of affordable units is not moving ahead at this time. The report presented to Council by city staff on Inclusionary Zoning units, Tuesday, showed that after consultations with private developers and non-profit groups, the concept had multip...
17h ago
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Maritime lobster in high demand bringing favorable spring prices for fishermen
The Maritime Fishermen's Union (MFU) says spring lobster market conditions are strong, supported by high demand, a favorable exchange rate, and the end of tariff concerns. The union also points to fishing areas where lobster is harvested, also known as lower landings, as a factor helping to keep prices firm over the pa...
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