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Early childhood educator union renewing calls for backpay from N.S.
Posted 20 April 2026

Early childhood educator union renewing calls for backpay from N.S.

The union that represents early childhood educators (ECE’s) is calling on the province again, demanding it pays their members wages owed. In an interview with our newsroom, Monday, Mary-Dan Johnston said it stems from two bilateral agreements with the province and federal government in 2024 and...

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Nova Scotia replacing hundreds of aging slot machines this year
Posted 20 April 2026

Nova Scotia replacing hundreds of aging slot machines this year

Nova Scotia is replacing hundreds of aging slot machines as part of a multi-million dollar update now underway. The provincial government says 404 video lottery terminals in bars and lounges will be replaced during the 2026-27 fiscal year, along with another 212 machines in First Nations...

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Cape Bretoner cleared of $28K+ woods ban fine
Posted 20 April 2026

Cape Bretoner cleared of $28K+ woods ban fine

The Cape Breton man who challenged the Nova Scotia government over last year’s controversial woods-walking ban has declared victory. Jeff Evely won his case on April 17, overturning a $28,872.50 fine he received in 2025 for defying the province’s blanket restriction on entering wooded areas amid...

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Autism Nova Scotia announces Vicki Harvey as Interim CEO
Posted 20 April 2026

Autism Nova Scotia announces Vicki Harvey as Interim CEO

Autism Nova Scotia has announced Vicki Harvey as the new Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a news release, the organization says Harvey has been a part of their organization since the beginning, bringing not only decades of experience but has also helped shape programs, services and...

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Women’s pro soccer gets $277K+ from feds to upgrade high‑performance training facility
Posted 20 April 2026

Women’s pro soccer gets $277K+ from feds to upgrade high‑performance training facility

Big changes are coming to the BMO Soccer Centre in Halifax, as the federal government is investing more than $277,000 to upgrade the facility into a modern training hub for Halifax Tides FC and the wider soccer community. On April 18th, Halifax MP Lena Metlege Diab made the funding announcement,...

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Demonstration at Windsor Causeway may cause delays
Posted 18 April 2026

Demonstration at Windsor Causeway may cause delays

Delays are expected on the 101 in Windsor due to a demonstration. RCMP are alerting drivers of a demonstration planned on Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Hwy. 101 at the Windsor Causeway near exit 7. Police plan to be in the area promoting public safety. They say their role is focused on...

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Weezer, Jimmy Eat World to play Halifax Music Fest
Posted 17 April 2026

Weezer, Jimmy Eat World to play Halifax Music Fest

Halifax Music Fest will close with a rock show. Weezer will headline Night 2 of the festival at Garrison Grounds. The California rockers have sold over 35 million records worldwide, with hits like ‘Buddy Holly’, ‘Beverly Hills,’ and ‘Say It Ain’t So.’ Joining them are 2000s band Jimmy Eat World,...

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Wanderers set for home opener Saturday under new coach Vanni Sartini
Posted 17 April 2026

Wanderers set for home opener Saturday under new coach Vanni Sartini

The Halifax Wanderers FC will open their home schedule Saturday as excitement builds around a new era for the club. Halifax enters its eighth season in the Canadian Premier League with new head coach and general manager Vanni Sartini, who joined in the offseason after coaching success with the...

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Two arrested in sex trafficking, money laundering scheme
Posted 17 April 2026

Two arrested in sex trafficking, money laundering scheme

Two people are facing a long list of sex trafficking charges involving multiple victims in Nova Scotia. The RCMP says they started the investigation back in 2023 and identified multiple victims in Nova Scotia. In their news release from Friday, they do not say exactly how many victims are...

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Former Ubisoft employees in Halifax take settlement after lay-offs
Posted 17 April 2026

Former Ubisoft employees in Halifax take settlement after lay-offs

Dozens of former employees of a video game company in Halifax have accepted a settlement offer. In a statement from the Game and Media Workers Guild of Canada (CWA Canada Local 30111), the terms of the deal remain confidential at this time. It was in January when 71 workers were laid off,...

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