Author Archives: Kelli Rickard

Nova Scotia Health's text message appointment reminder service is temporarily on hold. According to Wednesday's NSH release, some patients had incorrect times in their reminders on Tuesday. The pause ...

The women's sector is getting federal funding to reduce barriers and advance gender equality. Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien has announced up to $40 million for 170 women's...

If you're filling up with diesel, you'll be paying more for it Wednesday. Nova Scotia's Utility and Review Board invoked the interrupter clause at midnight. The provincial regulator usually adjusts fu...

Police in Nova Scotia are investigating the theft of some Maud Lewis artwork worth thousands of dollars. Three framed Christmas cards by the beloved Canadian folk artist were reported stolen from a ho...

It will cost you more to mail your letters and packages. Effective Monday, the price of a stamp for a domestic letter jumps from $1.15 to $1.44. When purchased in a booklet, coil or pane, the price in...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the state funeral of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Other dignitaries and world leaders at Thursday's service included president elect Donald Trump and Prin...

There's been a shakeup at the East Coast Music Association. In a release, the board of directors says it parted ways with CEO Blanche Isral on Monday after a review of leadership and operations. Forme...

A hockey icon from Cape Breton has passed away. Al MacNeil, who was born in Sydney, died Sunday in Calgary. He was 89. One of the Original Six, the defenceman played in more than 520 NHL games for the...

Correctional Service Canada says there's a lockdown at Springhill Institution. In a release, CSC states it was put in place January 3rd to enable staff to conduct an "exceptional search" at the medium...

A pedestrian has been seriously hurt after a collision involving a vehicle at a Dartmouth intersection. On X, Halifax Regional Police say it happened Monday morning at Victoria Road and Chappel Street...