Author Archives: Kelli Rickard
Event to officially rename Cornwallis Street to Nora Bernard Street
The Halifax street bearing the name of the city's controversial founder who issued a scalping proclamation for the lives of Mi'kmaq men, women and children will soon be officially renamed. Regional co...
Oct 18, 2023
Halifax officials unable to halt provincial housing development bill
Municipal officials have failed to stop Nova Scotia legislation intended to speed up housing developments in Halifax. Introduced last week, Bill 329 would give the provincial housing minister power to...
Oct 17, 2023
Police investigate an alleged hit-and-run involving a child in Halifax
Halifax Regional Police are investigating an alleged hit and run just off Herring Cove Road. On October 6th at about 6 p.m. a child was crossing in the area of Punch Bowl Drive and Highfield Street wh...
Oct 17, 2023
Update: truck found as search for subject of emergency alert continues
RCMP say the public is not at risk as the search continues for 52-year-old Darren Trevor Jackson. An emergency alert was issued Sunday night after an alleged shooting in Brookfield but cancelled yeste...
Oct 17, 2023
Diesel up in NS
The price of diesel in Nova Scotia has increased with the UARB invoking its interrupter clause. At midnight, diesel rose 7.6 cents a litre to a minimum of 201.3. Gasoline has not been affected.
Oct 17, 2023
Report reviews HRM response to wildfire
A new staff report indicates a communication breakdown had a "detrimental impact" on the initial response to the Halifax-area wildfire. The May fire destroyed 151 homes and forced the evacuation of mo...
Oct 16, 2023 Sam Carter / Unsplash
Houston government introduces bill to give NS more say over HRM housing development
The Province is taking steps to get more housing built faster in Halifax Regional Municipality. Amendments to the HRM's Charter and Housing Act introduced Thursday provide legislative authority to spe...
Oct 13, 2023
Canada announces $10M for Israel crisis
Canada is providing an initial $10 million in humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs in Israel and Gaza. The funding will help provide food, water, emergency medical assistance, protection se...
Oct 13, 2023
Gas down, diesel up in NS
Another break at the pumps for some Friday morning. According to the UARB, the price of regular-self-serve gas is down 5 cents a litre to a minimum price ranging between 161.7 to 163.6 across the prov...
Oct 13, 2023
Brinks suing Air Canada over millions in lost gold bars
A U-S-based secure transport company is suing Air Canada over an alleged $20-million gold heist- one of the largest in Canadian history. According to multiple reports, the shipments landed at Toronto ...
Oct 12, 2023
