by Caitlin SnowNew support for local workers and businesses affected by tariff and changes to global trade. The province says $13.8 million from the federal government is being provided over three years through provincial programs that are available to export-related industries such as steel, softwood lumber,...
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A new program on the south shore of the province is using horses to help those who are recovering from addiction. There’s a 6-week Equine-Assisted Addiction Recovery (EAAR) program happening at Hitchinbrook Farm. The Society of Equine Assisted Services, Nova Scotia (SEASNS) Director, Suzy Wells...
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by Caitlin SnowThe mayor of Halifax plans on tackling patio fees and red tape in Tuesday’s council meeting. Andy Fillmore will table a motion that would either reduce or eliminate the fee for a sidewalk patio to support local businesses. The motion’s report says businesses currently pay more than $1,000 for a...
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Heads up for drivers — construction is set to begin in parts of Halifax and Dartmouth and could impact your morning commute. Work starts today, May 12, at 7 a.m. in Halifax and 9 a.m. in Dartmouth. On Dutch Village Road, work will take place on weekdays until 6 p.m. as crews wrap up final...
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by Jacob MooreA Yarmouth man is facing attempted murder charges after shooting another man with a BB gun. The Yarmouth RCMP says they got a call on Saturday around 5:30 in the afternoon about a shooting in the 7700 block of Highway 308. They say two men who know each other allegedly got into a fight outside...
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A 30-year-old man is facing charges after an incident outside Halifax Regional Police headquarters on Gottingen Street. Police say the incident happened shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday, when a woman approached officers to report that the man in her vehicle was intoxicated and breaching...
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A search warrant has been executed by RCMP in relation to an ongoing investigation. They say resident’s around the 11200 block of Highway 2 in Masstown and the 0-50 block of Charlotte Court in Debert should expect to see a large police presence on May 12. Officers will remain on scene while the...
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by Caitlin SnowThe NDP’s Labour and Advanced Education Critic is voicing deep concern over the job cuts at NSCC. It was last week when the college announced that 91 positions would be cut, including 45 layoffs but no faculty positions. In about half of those cases, the employee either left voluntarily, their...
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by NewsA man from Truro Heights has been charged with child luring offences. RCMP say the investigation began in November after reports that a 28-year-old had been communicating with a youth online for a sexual purpose. He allegedly sent gifts and tried to meet with the young person at a Halifax hotel....
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by Jacob MooreIf you are looking for childcare in the Beaverbank area, you might be happy to hear a new building is opening later this year. The province and the feds have teamed up to spend $2 million on the facility oat 925 Windgate Drive, and they made the announcement Monday morning on-site. Mehrad...
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