Author Archives: Skye Bryden-Blom
Another tornado touches down in Nova Scotia
Researchers confirming Nova Scotia has been hit by another twister thanks to some help from a seasoned storm chaser. The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University in Ontario says the tornado to...
Jul 30, 2021 Credit: Michelle Anthony Facebook
Dartmouth driver charged after gun seized during rush hour traffic stop
A 28-year-old driver is facing several firearms charges after police pulled a vehicle over in Dartmouth during rush hour traffic on Thursday night. The Halifax Regional Police Integrated Guns and Gang...
Jul 30, 2021 Halifax Regional Police Cruiser; Jack Morse
Halifax: Small jump in price at the pump ahead of long weekend
Gas prices taking a jump at the fuel pumps ahead of the long-weekend. They're once again creeping towards the $1.40 mark. The minimum price for regular self-serve gas is up 3.2 cents per litre to $1.3...
Jul 30, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Halifax Regional Police officer's badge stolen
The badge of a Halifax Police officer has been reported stolen. The off-duty officer says it was taken sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning on Connaught Avenue, between Bayers Road and Almon ...
Jul 29, 2021 (Halifax Regional Police)
Party leaders to square off in debate
The three main party leaders will square off in a debate on Wednesday night. It's the first time Liberal leader Iain Rankin, PC leader Tim Houston, and NDP leader Gary Burrill will meet face-to-face s...
Jul 28, 2021
Wildfire smoke continuing to impact Nova Scotia's air quality
Another hazy day is expected in Halifax on Wednesday. The special air quality statement remains in effect for all of Nova Scotia. Environment Canada says smoke from the wildfires burning out west has ...
Jul 28, 2021 BLMIdaho / CC
Drop-in COVID-19 testing coming to Halifax this week
Public Health's Mobile Unit will be heading to the Halifax area this week to offer drop-in COVID-19 testing. Health officials say testing those who show no symptoms has been one of the main tools that...
Jul 28, 2021 Chris Yarzab / CC
Potential COVID-19 exposure list (July 27)
Public Health is advising of potential COVID-19 exposures at one location in the Eastern Zone and on one Air Canada flight. Anyone who worked at or visited the following location on the specified date...
Jul 28, 2021 sergio santos / CC
Report: Prisoners concerned over time spent in lockdown
Prisoners in Nova Scotia say they're spending too much time in lockdown. The East Coast Prison Justice Society has released a new report on conditions at provincial jails following talks with incarcer...
Jul 27, 2021 Jail Cell. (CREDIT: Pexels)
Halifax hit with special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada is out with a special air quality statement for the Halifax area along with the rest of Nova Scotia. The national weather forecaster says smoke from forest fires in Western Canada m...
Jul 27, 2021 BLMIdaho / CC
