Category Archives: News
Is 'shocking' N.S. election result a warning sign for the Liberals in Ottawa?
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we have a lively panel discussion about the current federal election and the opportunities that it holds for economic development for Atlantic Canada. The stun...
Aug 19, 2021
Premier Designate says spending needed to fix healthcare
The Premier Designate said he’s taking an honest approach to the problems that need fixing in our province. Tory Leader Tim Houston spoke to reporters in Pictou Wednesday morning. Houston renewe...
Aug 18, 2021
Chaos in downtown Halifax as protesters clash with police over crisis shelters
Multiple arrests, police in riot gear, and chaos in downtown Halifax. Protests started soon after the city announced on Wednesday they were going to dismantle all tents and crisis shelters on municipa...
Aug 18, 2021 Protesters clash with police after a woman is arrested on Spring Garden Road. Credit: Steve MacArthur
Third Emmy Nomination For Yarmouth Born Makeup Artist
A third Primetime Emmy nomination for a Yarmouth born makeup artist. Burton LeBlanc currently serves as head of the makeup department for The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian television show about a...
Aug 18, 2021
Nine new cases, 25 active infections
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 and six recoveries. The new cases are in Central Zone. Six are related to travel. Two are close contacts of previously rep...
Aug 18, 2021
52-year-old motorcyclist killed in Kings County crash
A 52-year-old motorcyclist has died in a crash on a Kings County highway. Police were called to Highway 221 in Grafton at around 7 last night. They say a car had been travelling on Black Rock Road whe...
Aug 18, 2021 Police lights. (CREDIT: PIXABAY)
Shots fired into home in Lower Sackville
The RCMP is investigating a report of shots fired this morning in Lower Sackville. At approximately 3:15 a.m. Aug 18, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Seawo...
Aug 18, 2021
Vote tallying picks back up in six districts after election night pause
Elections Nova Scotia says the tallying of the ballots has picked back up in the six electoral districts after counting was put on pause during election night. They had to suspend the count due to the...
Aug 18, 2021 Ballot Box. (CREDIT: Photo by Element5 Digital from Pexels)
Canadian Hurricane Centre says Henri could track towards Nova Scotia
The Canadian Hurricane Centre is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Henri. The storm is currently located far out in the Atlantic. The latest forecast track shows it could impact coastal New Englan...
Aug 18, 2021 Projected track of Tropical Storm Henri. (Credit: Canadian Hurricane Centre)
Potential COVID-19 exposure list (August 17)
Public Health is warning of a potential exposure to COVID-19 at one Central Zone location and on three Air Canada flights. Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the specified date...
Aug 18, 2021 Kanijoman / CC
