Category Archives: News
Turtle Patrol: It's a critical time for Nova Scotia's hard-shelled friends
It's a critical time for Nova Scotia's turtles. You might have noticed the slow-moving critters nesting along our roads with the arrival of the warm weather. Turtle Patrol's Paul Turbitt says right no...
Jun 28, 2022 Snapping Turtle. (CREDIT: Skye Bryden-Blom)
Interrupter Clause Invoked For Diesel
The province is bringing in the interrupter clause to change the price of diesel. The price will be adjusted at midnight tonight. It’s expected that the price will drop by about seven cents. The...
Jun 28, 2022
Buy local initiative promised by Houston government enters prototyping
During his election campaign last Summer, Premier Tim Houston promised to establish an incentive program to encourage businesses and residents to buy more local products. The program being developed i...
Jun 28, 2022
Police Prepared For Potential Protests In Ottawa On July 1st
Tens of thousands of people are expected to converge on Ottawa for Canada Day celebrations. Friday will mark Canada’s 155th birthday, along with the first in-person event in the capital city in ...
Jun 28, 2022
Low-Income Seniors Eligible For Provincial Property Tax Rebate
A tax-break for low-income seniors in our province is available as of Canada Day. They can apply to get a rebate of half-off their municipal property taxes, up to $800. In a release, Service Nova Scot...
Jun 28, 2022
Body Of Missing Swimmer Found In Dartmouth Lake
Tragedy in a local lake, as the body of a missing swimmer was found overnight. Halifax Regional Police say they were called to Murray Hill Drive in Dartmouth around 7 last night, as witnesses reported...
Jun 28, 2022 Halifax Regional Police vehicle. Credit: Steve MacArthur
Schizophrenia Society of NS rebranding to better reflect services
The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia has announced its changing it’s name. The organization will be known as Hope for Mental Health going forward. Karen Slaunwhite, Executive Director, Hope ...
Jun 28, 2022
CUPE Members Rally For Long-Term Care Support Workers
Unionized long-term care workers rallied across Nova Scotia today. CUPE Nova Scotia members held a Day of Action to call for a pay raise for long-term care support workers. Carl Crouse is a national C...
Jun 27, 2022
Artifacts Returned Home To Membertou First Nation
Hundreds of Mi’kmaq artifacts gifted to Mount Allison University 64 years ago have been returned home. Ceremonies were held on Monday afternoon as they were brought to Membertou First Nation. In...
Jun 27, 2022
More Nova Scotians becoming eligible for COVID-19 booster doses
More Nova Scotians will be eligible to get another booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week. The province has announced adults between 50 to 69 years old will be able to book their seco...
Jun 27, 2022
