Category Archives: News
Driver doing 70 km/h over the speed limit on Barrington in Halifax
A 33 year-old was pulled over going nearly 70 kilometres per hour over the speed limit on Barrington Street in Halifax. Police say they caught the guy over the lunch hour doing 117 in a 50 zone. His v...
Jul 29, 2021 siddhu2020 / CC
Multiple people hurt when carnival ride hits tree in Halifax
Multiple people were hurt when a carnival ride hit some tree branches in downtown Halifax. People were riding the Star Trooper when it hit the branches three or four times. The carnival is in town for...
Jul 29, 2021 Alan Levine / CC
Many events planned for Natal Day, but no fireworks or garbage pick-up
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments over the upcoming Natal Day long weekend: Solid Waste Collection and Facility H...
Jul 29, 2021
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)
Why Frank McKenna Wishes He Were Governing Today
Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair of TD Bank, joins Don and David on Insights this week to discuss economic development today compared to 25-30 years ago when he was Premier of New Brunswick. He weighs in o...
Jul 29, 2021
After boudoir controversy, Liberals find candidate in Dartmouth South
The Liberals have a candidate in the riding of Dartmouth South. Lesley MacKay will now run for the party in the riding after controversy emerged surrounding former candidate Robyn Ingraham. Ingraham w...
Jul 28, 2021 Facebook ad from the Nova Scotia Liberal Party
Police find remains of woman missing since 1999
Police have recovered remains in the search for Arlene McLean, who was reported missing from Eastern Passage in 1999. She was last seen leaving her home on September 8th, 1999 around 8:30 p.m. to go f...
Jul 28, 2021 Arlene McLean; from pleasebringmehome.com
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
