Category Archives: News
PCs unveil plan to improve ailing health system in Nova Scotia
The province has released its plan to fix Nova Scotia’s ailing healthcare system. The Progressive Conservatives delivered their “Action for Health” plan on Friday. Premier Tim Housto...
Apr 22, 2022
Canadiens Legend Guy Lafleur Dies
Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur has died at the age of 70. His sister confirmed his passing in a post on Facebook this morning. Nicknamed ‘The Flower,’ Lafleur led Montreal to five S...
Apr 22, 2022
Mattea Roach secures 13th Jeopardy! victory
A 13th Jeopardy! win for Nova Scotia super star Mattea Roach. The 23-year-old who hails from Halifax is now the contestant with the eighth-longest winning streak in the quiz show’s history. She ...
Apr 22, 2022
Sydney Funeral Home Receives Two Month Suspension After Wrongful Cremation
A funeral home in Sydney has been handed a two-month suspension of their cremation license after they cremated the wrong person. Forest Haven Memorial Gardens was found to have failed to ensure proper...
Apr 21, 2022
Province Releases Weekly COVID-19 Data Report
Nova Scotia may have hit the peak of new COVID-19 infections in the current wave of the virus according to health officials. This week’s data report shows an average of 1,072 new cases over seve...
Apr 21, 2022
Province Providing Support For Ukrainian Immigrants
The government is making it easier for Ukrainian refugees to enter Nova Scotia. In a release, the province says the immigration process is being streamlined and applications are being processed urgent...
Apr 21, 2022
Mattea Roach secures 12th consecutive Jeopardy! win
Nova Scotia’s Mattea Roach continues to make her mark in the Jeopardy! history books. She secured her 12th consecutive win on the game show on Wednesday night. Roach gained another $26,400 on th...
Apr 21, 2022
Matt Cooper On The Volta Effect On The Region's Innovative Companies
As part of a new series of Huddle "Insights" podcasts, Don Mills and David Campbell are talking to experts to determine what we should do to foster a more innovative economy in Atlantic Canada. New re...
Apr 21, 2022
Rankin Introduces Bill To Make Chief Medical Officer Independent of Government
The province’s Liberal party is working to allow our top doctor to act independently of government. Today, leader Iain Rankin introduced an amendment to the Health Protection Act that would remo...
Apr 20, 2022
Desmond Fatality Inquiry Finished Today in Port Hawkesbury
The Lionel Desmond Fatality Inquiry wrapped up today in Port Hawkesbury with testimony from counsel on behalf of the Borden family, the Desmond family, Nova Scotia Physicians and a community outreach ...
Apr 20, 2022
