Category Archives: News
Halifax under heat warning
It's time to crank up the AC or put those floor fans on high. Heat warnings are in place for the Halifax region and could remain in effect for the next few days. We'll see daytime high's in the 30's b...
Aug 11, 2021 skyseeker / CC
Election day 26: seniors, firefighters, and healthcare
The Progressive Conservatives Tory Leader Tim Houston promised a $500 a year grant for seniors at a stop in Halifax Wednesday. Houston said the money can be used for household services for seniors: wh...
Aug 11, 2021
Halifax hotels facing chronic staff shortages
The hotel industry in Nova Scotia has faced a lot of downs since 2020. It was one of the first, and hardest hit industries during the height of the pandemic. It's also been one of the slowest to recov...
Aug 11, 2021 Karen / CC
Three new cases, 19 active infections
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 and one recovery. Two of the cases are in Central Zone and are related to travel. One case is in Eastern Zone and is rela...
Aug 11, 2021
Race tightens, new poll suggests minority government
The race is tightening as election day nears. A new poll shows the Liberals have 40 percent support while the PC’s sit at 31 and the NDP are up to 27 percent. According to Narrative Research, th...
Aug 11, 2021
Driver, 37, charged for going 146 km/h on Dartmouth highway
A hefty fine for a Dartmouth driver after a car was clocked at nearly 150 km per hour in an 80 zone on Tuesday. An officer spotted the vehicle travelling Highway 111 at around 10 a.m. It's speed was c...
Aug 11, 2021 Police lights. (CREDIT: PIXABAY)
Day 26: Federal NDP leader to campaign with Gary Burrill
With just six days to go, the three main party leaders are continuing to pound the pavement. It’s a big day on the campaign trail for NDP Leader Gary Burrill who is set to make a policy announce...
Aug 11, 2021
Public health opening all community vaccine clinics to drop-ins
Public Health wants you to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Health officials are offering drop-in appointments this week for the Pfizer vaccine at all community clinics to make it easier for peo...
Aug 11, 2021
Dartmouth bar robbed at knifepoint
An investigation is underway after a Dartmouth bar was robbed at knifepoint on Monday. Halifax Regional Police were called to "My Son's Place" bar on Wyse Road at around 1:30 p.m. They say a man deman...
Aug 11, 2021 Halifax Regional Police Cruiser; Jack Morse
Potential COVID-19 exposure on Halifax flight
Public Health is warning of a potential exposure to COVID-19 on one Flair flight. High Risk Exposure: Anyone who was on the following flight in the specified rows and seats are required to follow the ...
Aug 11, 2021 Kanijoman / CC
