Author Archives: Kelli Rickard

Even Cupid is struggling with high prices. According to a BMO Valentine's Day report, 56% of Canadians say the rising cost of living is affecting dating. Many surveyed said they're going on fewer date...

The luck of the Irish was not with a beloved annual celebration in the Halifax Regional Municipality for 2025. This year's Halifax St. Patrick's Day parade has been called off. Its cancellation was an...

A Halifax fisherman is being remembered as one of the good ones. Phil MacInnis was one of the two men who died after the Fortune Pride capsized Friday off Sambro. In a show of support, a GoFundMe camp...

Our cold winters have an impact on electric vehicles, according to the Canadian Automobile Association. The organization road-tested 14 EVs in temperatures between - 7 and - 15 to learn how far they w...

It's a stark reminder of the importance of strong safety measures on the job. The Workers' Compensation Board reports that twenty Nova Scotians died at work or because of their work in 2024. That's up...

The Halifax Regional Municipality says the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday. This is to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks of snow and ice. V...

Want to see your property on the big screen? Screen Nova Scotia is looking for possible filming locations to attract film, television, commercial and video producers. The Starring Your Property progra...

You can now nominate a Nova Scotian for the province's highest recognition for bravery. First introduced in 2008, the Medal of Bravery recognizes those who performed heroic deeds beyond what is expect...

Cape Breton is crying. This phrase has been heard frequently since beloved music man Cyril MacPhee of St. Peter's died on Friday. The singer-songwriter was a founding member of the popular band Brakin...

A road closure due to icy conditions - but it's not what you might think. The Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival is underway. It kicked off Friday with an ice carving workshop and continues through Sunda...