The Canadian Coast Guard is marking a major milestone with the launch of the first of two Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS), built at Halifax’s Irving Shipyard. The vessel, CCGS Donjek, was moved into the Bedford Basin on Tuesday and is now docked pier-side, where crews are preparing it for...
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by Jacob MooreA fisherman has died near St. Peter’s after being fatally injured on board a ship. In an emailed statement, the Labour Department said they are investigating the incident. But the department would not give anymore details because the investigation is ongoing, they said. They said they offered...
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A shelter in place order was issued for the Ice Pond Drive area of Salmon River in Colchester County. RCMP officers say two male suspects, armed with a handgun were seen walking around the area, and residents were asked to lock all doors and windows and stay inside while drivers were told to...
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by Caitlin SnowA number of staff members at a Nova Scotia prison were assaulted and sent to hospital. In a news release, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) says it happened Sunday at the medium-security Springhill Institution. The suspect has been identified and “appropriate actions will be taken”. “The...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotians can now renew their health cards, update Medical Services Insurance information and manage some pharmacare services online through a new provincial portal. The province announced the launch of MSI Online on Monday, describing it as a new digital option aimed at making common...
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by Evan TaylorEarly childhood educators in Nova Scotia say they are growing increasingly frustrated after waiting about five months for retroactive wage payments tied to provincial pay scale changes. CUPE says roughly 3,500 educators across the province are expected to receive retroactive payments averaging...
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by Caitlin SnowThe MLA for Sackville-Cobequid says it’s been a rough stretch in the community after another devastating fire in two years. Three adults died in a house fire over the weekend. It follows a major blaze that destroyed an apartment building in September 2025 and a fire in January 2025 that killed...
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To maintain affordable fares, Maritime Bus is seeking regulatory approval to make changes to its licences and services. The company has applied to the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board and the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board to modify how it prices bus fares and to formally...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you have an active membership to a recreation facility in HRM, you will be able to get into another facility at a discounted rate thanks to a new pilot program. The city says “One Membership” allows eligible members to receive a 75 per cent discount on day pass rates when visiting a facility...
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by NewsA high-risk offender is living in the Lower Sackville community. RCMP say Gregory Ernest Last, 42, recently moved there from Truro. He has been convicted of the following: • Aggravated Sexual Assault • Sexual Assault with a Weapon • Assault with a Weapon • Overcoming Resistance by Choking •...
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