Author Archives: Kelli Rickard

Toronto Blue Jays fans in Nova Scotia now have a crack at the MLB's biggest 50/50 jackpot. The team's charitable program is expanding to this province. This expansion is the first of its kind in Canad...

Beware of romance scams! As we approach Valentines Day, the RCMP warn that scammers use online dating, social media sites, and texting platforms to gain people's trust and affection to steal their mon...

Another nor'easter is on its way. A winter storm warning is in effect for most of Nova Scotia. Environment Canada says up to 25 centimetres could fall in counties along the Atlantic coast. Meteorologi...

We're getting a bit of a break at the pumps in Nova Scotia. The Utility and Review Board lowered gasoline and diesel prices at midnight. Self-serve regular gas is down about 2 cents per litre to a min...

Halifax is closing five designated tent encampments. Wednesday morning, the municipality announced that municipal staff began giving out notices and communicating with people living in tents at the Ge...

Premier Tim Houston has apologized for comments he made characterizing Cape Breton's use of a state of emergency as a "PR issue" following the historic snowfall in Nova Scotia. In a social media post,...

HRM residents watching their garbage pile up must wait a little longer to see it hauled away. Monday's solid waste collection was cancelled due to the snowstorm, so recovery will happen Saturday, Febr...

RCMP have recovered $20,000 worth of stolen tools in Cumberland County. Police say the theft happened January 22nd at a construction site in Springhill. After items were identified on Facebook Marketp...

Update: Hwy 102 has reopened. RCMP are on the scene of a crash outbound on Hwy 102 in Goffs. The 102 north is closed because a tractor trailer is jackknifed across all lanes. No injuries have been rep...

It costs a little more to fill up your vehicle in Nova Scotia. Gasoline and diesel prices rose at midnight. Self-serve regular gas is up about a cent per litre to roughly $1.60. Diesel is up about 4 c...