Category Archives: News
New look-off opens at iconic Peggy's Cove
The next time you go to Peggy's Cove it's going to look a lot different. A 1,300 square metre look-off is now open. It provides the opportunity to view the lighthouse in a much safer way. The new wood...
Oct 18, 2021
Colin Powell Dies At Age 84
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state, has died. Powell’s family confirmed his passing in a statement posted to Facebook on Monday. It said the 84-year-old died due to “com...
Oct 18, 2021
Several arrested after out-of-control Acadia homecoming
Several people have been arrested or charged after homecoming parties at Acadia University in Wolfville spilled out of control this weekend. Videos show students pouring onto the streets. Wolfville Ho...
Oct 17, 2021
UNICEF: Do you want to be a hero this Halloween?
You could be a witch or a vampire for Halloween, but what about a hero? Rowena Pinto, the Chief Program Officer with UNICEF Canada, tells our newsroom the pandemic has weighed heavily on the welfare o...
Oct 17, 2021
Food insecurity requires two-pronged solution, charity worker says
Chances are, you or someone you know has faced food insecurity before. In fact, almost one of every seven households in Canada has, according to Karen Theriault with Feed Nova Scotia. Today is World F...
Oct 16, 2021
Operation Impact Numbers Released
The RCMP have released the numbers for Operation Impact. The operation took place last weekend, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Police say they intercepted seven drivers for alcohol-related offences fro...
Oct 16, 2021
House Of Commons To Add 4 Seats
Elections Canada says four more seats will be added to the House of Commons over the coming years. The number of seats is recalculated after each 10-year census to account for population changes. Albe...
Oct 15, 2021
Concerns Over New Ambulance Investment and Drivers
This week Nova Scotia announced plans to invest in more ambulances and drivers to help deal with ongoing ambulance shortages across the province. The Province plans to buy eight new ambulances and nin...
Oct 15, 2021
Remains Of Missing Sipekne'katik Fisherman Found
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre have found the remains of the 54 year old Sipekne'katik fisherman who went missing yesterday morning. In a tweet, the JRCC says at 2 p.m. this afternoon, SAR perso...
Oct 15, 2021
Hajdu On Border Opening: Canadians Need To Be Cautious
The United States land border will reopen to Canadian travelers on Nov. 8 for the first time since Mar. 2020. Many are breathing a sigh of relief, as the closure for some has prevented in-person visit...
Oct 15, 2021
