Author Archives: Skye Bryden-Blom
New report on "defunding' the police does not seek budget cuts
The group tasked with defining how to "defund" the police in Halifax isn't looking for budget cuts. A new report is out and contains 36 recommendations on police practices and accountability. It was p...
Jan 18, 2022 Police lights. (CREDIT: PIXABAY)
HMCS Montreal to embark on six-month NATO mission
Preparations are underway onboard HMCS Montreal as the crew gets ready for a six-month deployment. The ship's company of nearly 240 will set sail on Wednesday for the Mediterranean and the Black Sea a...
Jan 18, 2022 (CREDIT: S1 Morsy via HMCS Montreal on Facebook)
Bruins to retire Willie O'Ree's jersey Tuesday
A big moment in the NHL as a hockey legend sees his jersey retired. Boston will hoist Willie O'Ree's Number 22 banner from the rafters of TD Garden before the Bruins hit the ice against Carolina on Tu...
Jan 18, 2022 mark6mauno / CC
Many without power after messy storm blows through N.S.
Many Nova Scotians are waking up in the dark on Tuesday after another blast of messy weather. The storm brought snow, rain, and strong wind gusts to the province on Monday. Winds were set to gust up t...
Jan 18, 2022 Erik Witsoe / Unsplash
COVID-19: N.S. dealing with 73 hospitalizations, 4 deaths (Jan 15-17)
Nova Scotia is reporting 15 new hospital admissions and 12 discharges since the last update on Friday. Additionally, four deaths related to COVID-19 occurred over the weekend. - a man in his 40s in Ce...
Jan 17, 2022
High winds lead to power outages
Nova Scotians are dealing with another blast of messy weather. Wind and rain warnings are in place for much of the province, including the Halifax area. Environment Canada is calling for winds to gust...
Jan 17, 2022 Rain. (CREDIT: PEXELS)
Experts say you can move to improve your mood on 'Blue Monday'
You're not alone if you've got a case of the winter blues. The third Monday in January is known as "Blue Monday," or the most depressing day of the year. The Canadian Mental Health Association says al...
Jan 17, 2022 (SOURCE: Pixabay)
Students head back to class on Monday
Students are heading back to class for in-person learning on Monday for the first time since December. The extended holiday break began on December 17th with virtual learning kicking off last week. Wh...
Jan 17, 2022 (CREDIT: Pixabay)
Halifax under winter storm warning, shelters opening
UPDATED: 11 A.M. January 14th A major winter storm is bearing down on Nova Scotia. A winter storm warning has been issued for many parts of the province, including Halifax. The region is also under a ...
Jan 14, 2022 Aaron Burden / Unsplash
Gas prices up in Halifax
It's going to cost you more to fill up when you roll up to the fuel pumps in Halifax on Friday morning. The minimum price for regular self-serve gas now sits at $1.41 per litre. That's an overnight in...
Jan 14, 2022 Fuel Prices. (CREDIT: PIXABAY)
