Category Archives: News
Researchers confirm first tornado in N.S. in 22 years
Researchers have confirmed Nova Scotia saw its first tornado in nearly 22 years last month. The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University in Ontario has been investigating the storm, which impa...
Jul 15, 2021 Credit: Michelle Anthony Facebook
Police investigating after shots fired in Halifax
Halifax Regional Police are investigating after they say vehicles and a home were struck by gunfire in the city overnight. Patrol officers were called to the area near Barrington and Richmond Streets ...
Jul 15, 2021 Halifax Regional Police Cruiser; Jack Morse
Why Overlooked Charlottetown Is A Model Of Success For The Rest Of Atlantic Canada
Charlottetown is the fastest growing city in Atlantic Canada, having grown by nearly 10% since the last census. This growth has not been an accident and is based on good planning and strategy as well ...
Jul 15, 2021
Province launching pilot to reduce ambulance wait times
The provincial government is launching a new, $3 million pilot project at the QEII Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary site in an attempt to reduce ambulance wait times. Officials said the emerge...
Jul 14, 2021 EHS Ambulance.
Man murdered in Millbrook
Police say a suspicious death in Millbrook is now being investigated as a homicide. Mounties responded to a report of a sudden death at a home on Glooscap Drive in Millbrook on Monday. Officers found ...
Jul 14, 2021
Thunderbirds to host Rush in Halifax on Dec. 4
The Halifax Thunderbirds will return to Scotiabank Centre on December 4 to take on the Saskatchewan Rush. The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced the schedule for opening weekend on Wednesday aft...
Jul 14, 2021 Credit: Halifax Thunderbirds
Hazardous waste drop-off in Lower Sackville and Porters Lake
Residents looking to dispose of household hazardous waste not acceptable for curbside collection can bring their materials to the mobile special waste depot events happening this July. When: Saturday,...
Jul 14, 2021 Lisa Ann Yount
Lower Sackville man charged after theft investigation
A Lower Sackville man is facing charges following a theft investigation. Kings District RCMP were called to the parking lot of a New Minas restaurant just before midnight on Sunday after receiving a c...
Jul 14, 2021
Massive fire at Lumber Plant devastating for 100 workers
A massive fire has destroyed part of a lumber plant in southwestern Nova Scotia The blaze is at Lewis Mouldings, a family owned business for over 50 years in Weymouth. It's believed the plant employed...
Jul 14, 2021 Credit: Angela O'Neill-Whiteley via Facebook
New money for 43 affordable homes in Halifax
A $13 million investment from the federal government will bring 43 new affordable homes to the Halifax area. Federal Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen made the announcement at City Hall on Wedn...
Jul 14, 2021 (Temporary Shelters in Downtown Halifax Credit: Steve MacArthur)
