Category Archives: News
Students celebrate first Black Excellence Day in classrooms across NS
Education Minister Becky Druhan visited the Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy in Liverpool to join them for their celebrations of Black Excellence Day. Today marked the first time schools observed the newl...
Jun 17, 2022
Historical Residential School Assault Charge Going To Court
A historical case of assault from a residential school is going to court. RCMP in Manitoba have laid charges against a retired priest in connection to an indecent assault against a victim that was 10 ...
Jun 17, 2022
COVID-19 Alert App Discontinued
The COVID-19 Alert app is no more. The Government of Canada says after a thorough review they have decommissioned the app effective today. Users can now delete it from their devices. The app was launc...
Jun 17, 2022
Hundreds Of Submissions Received To ‘Name The RCMP Foals’
The RCMP foals now have names. In April, a contest was launched looking for submissions. More than 300 were received from schools, which is the most entries in over five years. The winning names will ...
Jun 17, 2022
Ottawa Unveils $8.9B Plan To Tackle Inflation
The federal government unveiled an $8.9 billion plan Thursday that aims to tackle rising inflation and put money back into the pockets of Canadians. Speaking at the Empire Club in Toronto, Ont., Deput...
Jun 17, 2022
Shortage Of Vets And Support Staff Causing Concerns
There are Veterinarian shortages around the world. Small Animal Veterinarian Dr. Anne-Marie Carey says this us causing stress for pet owners and staff at clinics due to longer and busier hours and a l...
Jun 17, 2022
N.S. schools celebrating Black Excellence Day for the first time ever
If you see more students getting off the bus wearing black on Friday, it’s because of an inaugural celebration in our province. For the first time, Nova Scotia’s public schools are celebra...
Jun 17, 2022
Gas down a few pennies, Diesel takes a big jump
Most drivers will see a small break at the pumps. Regular is down about three cents but it’s still selling for more than $2.10 per litre across the province. You’ll pay the most in Cape Br...
Jun 17, 2022
Nova Scotia reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths
The province has announced ten more Nova Scotians have passed away due to COVID-19. It released its weekly data report on Thursday for the seven-day period ending June 13th. The number of new deaths i...
Jun 16, 2022
Roller rink to open in Halifax on Canada Day
If you’ll be in Halifax for Canada day celebrations, here’s something to add to your list. A new roller rink in Spryfield will open it’s doors on July 1st. Upshaw’s Roller Dome...
Jun 16, 2022
