Author Archives: Skye Bryden-Blom
Sackville working to help those sleeping rough as winter approaches
Concerns for those who are sleeping rough in Nova Scotia as colder weather descends on the region. Some are struggling to make ends meet as the housing crunch continues with prices soaring and some ar...
Oct 18, 2022
Halifax police search for suspect after assault with a weapon
The search is on for a suspect after an assault in the city prompted several schools to enter into a hold and secure state. Halifax Regional Police received a report of an assault with a knife on Lace...
Oct 17, 2022
Report: 14 Nova Scotians passed away from COVID in September
Nova Scotia lost 14 people to COVID-19 last month. Our province is out with its September report on the virus, which shows 93 percent of those who died were aged 70 or older. There were over 200 hospi...
Oct 17, 2022
Province now accepting applications to help with home heating
You can now reach out for help if you're worried about heating your home this winter on a tight budget. The province has announced it's now accepting applications for its Heating Assistance Rebate Pro...
Oct 17, 2022
Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter's Hagrid, has passed away
Sad news for Harry Potter fans, the actor who played the beloved giant Hagrid has passed away. Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72. Coltrane first found fame in the 90s with the s...
Oct 14, 2022
Paddle-wielding witches to ditch their broomsticks to cruise Halifax
You'll want to ditch your broomsticks for paddles to have some spooky fun on the water this weekend. Local outdoor equipment store The Trail Shop and its sister store Take it Outside are hosting their...
Oct 14, 2022
Heidi Stevenson's name to be added to memorial for fallen officers
The name of Constable Heidi Stevenson will be added to a memorial honouring fallen officers in Halifax. This Sunday marks the 40th annual Peace Officers' Memorial which is held each year at Grand Para...
Oct 13, 2022
Fall sitting of N.S. Legislature kicks off Thursday
The cost of living is set to take centre stage as the Nova Scotia Legislature opens for the fall sitting. Healthcare is also expected to dominate discussions as Nova Scotia's MLAs reconvene on Thursda...
Oct 13, 2022
N.S. man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant
A 36-year-old Nova Scotia man is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. The Mounties say Nicholas Wayne Mood has been charged with three counts of uttering threats and failing to comply with the co...
Oct 12, 2022
Mounties warn of Fiona relief texting scam
You'll want to put your phone back in your pocket if you get a text about Hurricane Fiona relief. The Mounties are warning of a new scam targeting Nova Scotians who were hard hit by the storm. Fiona s...
Oct 12, 2022
