Author Archives: Skye Bryden-Blom
Lead singer of The Ronettes dies at 78
The lead singer of the 1960s hit-making group The Ronettes has died. Ronnie Spector passed away on Wednesday at the age of 78.Her family says she died in the arms of her husband after a brief battle w...
Jan 13, 2022 MK Feeney / CC
Five people arrested after gunpoint robbery at Bedford hotel
Five people have been taken into custody after a gunpoint robbery at a Bedford hotel. Halifax Regional Police were called to the Comfort Inn at 560 Bedford Highway just before 5 a.m. on Thursday. They...
Jan 13, 2022 Police lights. (CREDIT: PIXABAY)
Busy ERs, staffing shortages forcing hospitals to cut back more services
Hospitals are grappling with busy emergency rooms, high demand for beds, and staffing shortages due to the Omicron wave of COVID-19. Public Health says these pressures are causing delays in care and h...
Jan 13, 2022
Panic alarm calls police to convenience store robbery
A panic alarm at a convenience store alerted police to an overnight robbery in Halifax. Halifax Regional Police arrived at the Needs on Chebucto Road just after 2 a.m. Police say two men threatened an...
Jan 12, 2022 Halifax Regional Police Cruiser; Jack Morse
Premier and top doctor to hold COVID-19 update Wednesday
Nova Scotia's premier and top doctor are getting ready to give the latest details on the Omicron wave of COVID-19. Premier Tim Houston and Dr. Robert Strang will hold an update on Wednesday and will b...
Jan 12, 2022 Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health; photo courtesy Communications NS
Special Weather Statement Issued For Nova Scotia
Get ready for another winter storm. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement Wednesday morning for all of Nova Scotia. It's the same time frame as last week, Friday night into Saturday. T...
Jan 12, 2022 Aaron Burden / Unsplash
Police search for suspect after car stolen at knifepoint
The search is on for a suspect after a car was stolen at knifepoint in downtown Halifax on Tuesday night. Halifax Regional Police were called to a robbery in the 1500 block of Lower Water Street, near...
Jan 12, 2022 Police lights. (CREDIT: PIXABAY)
Potential COVID-19 exposure on Air Canada flight to Halifax
Public Health is warning of potential exposure to COVID-19 on an Air Canada flight from Mexico. If you were present on the following flight on the named date and time, you are required to immediately ...
Jan 12, 2022 (Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay)
N.S. rinks getting nearly $1 million in funding for upgrades, repairs
Thirty-three rinks in Nova Scotia are getting provincial funding for upgrades and repairs. Nearly $1 million is being delivered through the Rink Revitalization Fund to curling clubs, arenas, and perma...
Jan 11, 2022 (SOURCE: Pexels)
Pair charged with attempted murder after Dartmouth stabbing
Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Dartmouth last week. Police were called to Roleika Drive just after 4 a.m. last Thursday, where they found a 57-year-old man with...
Jan 11, 2022 Police lights. (CREDIT: PIXABAY)
