Tag Archives: Nova Scotia
Many without power after messy storm blows through N.S.
Many Nova Scotians are waking up in the dark on Tuesday after another blast of messy weather. The storm brought snow, rain, and strong wind gusts to the province on Monday. Winds were set to gust up t...
Jan 18, 2022 Erik Witsoe / Unsplash
High winds lead to power outages
Nova Scotians are dealing with another blast of messy weather. Wind and rain warnings are in place for much of the province, including the Halifax area. Environment Canada is calling for winds to gust...
Jan 17, 2022 Rain. (CREDIT: PEXELS)
Boosters now open to Nova Scotians 18+
More Nova Scotians can now book an appointment for their booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The province announcing on Monday it has expanded eligibility to residents as young as 18-years-old. Pre...
Jan 17, 2022
Woman who murdered daughter given temporary passes from prison
A Bridgewater woman who murdered her 12 year-old daughter is now allowed to attend church and visit a family friend. The National Parole Board granted Penny Boudreau seven escorted day passes during a...
Jan 14, 2022
Premier Confident CAT Will Come Back
The Premier is optimistic that the CAT ferry will sail between Nova Scotia and Maine this season. Tim Houston says the Bay Ferries operation hasn’t had a full successful season by any measuremen...
Jan 14, 2022
Halifax under winter storm warning, shelters opening
UPDATED: 11 A.M. January 14th A major winter storm is bearing down on Nova Scotia. A winter storm warning has been issued for many parts of the province, including Halifax. The region is also under a ...
Jan 14, 2022 Aaron Burden / Unsplash
Gas prices up in Halifax
It's going to cost you more to fill up when you roll up to the fuel pumps in Halifax on Friday morning. The minimum price for regular self-serve gas now sits at $1.41 per litre. That's an overnight in...
Jan 14, 2022 Fuel Prices. (CREDIT: PIXABAY)
Nova Scotia won’t tax the unvaxxed, Houston says.
Premier Tim Houston was put on the spot Wednesday when he was asked if our province would follow Quebec’s move to impose a tax on unvaccinated people. While the province is encouraging people to...
Jan 13, 2022
Busy ERs, staffing shortages forcing hospitals to cut back more services
Hospitals are grappling with busy emergency rooms, high demand for beds, and staffing shortages due to the Omicron wave of COVID-19. Public Health says these pressures are causing delays in care and h...
Jan 13, 2022
COVID-19: In-Person Classes Return Monday; Changes to Testing
Schools will return to in-person classes next week in Nova Scotia. Ventilation systems for the 71 schools slated for upgrades have arrived, according to Premier Tim Houston, and have been distributed....
Jan 12, 2022
