by Caitlin SnowHalifax Council has delayed having a debate on licensing requirements for Uber drivers in Halifax. Mayor Andy Fillmore suggested pushing it to a later date and Council agreed unanimously, Tuesday. It was last month when city staff presented a report that would have Council look into modernizing...
READ MORE
Canada plays their quarterfinal matchup against Finland in Sydney. It’s part of four games at the U18 Women’s World Hockey Championship at Centre 200 on Thursday. Canada has breezed through the tournament so far, with three wins in Membertou. Two Nova Scotians are on Team Canada, Kendall Doiron...
READ MORE
by Tara ClowWater main breaks in the winter months are causing increasing concerns amongst residents At this week’s Riverview Town Council meeting, Mayor Andrew Leblanc said they’ve received some questions from residents about what is being done to prevent future breaks, especially in Ward 2, down around...
READ MORE
by Evan TaylorWorkers at Northumberland Hall long-term care home in Amherst, represented by CUPE Local 5018, have voted 94 percent in favour of a strike mandate, joining 29 other CUPE long-term care homes across Nova Scotia preparing for possible strike action. “This is not how we wanted to start 2026,” said...
READ MORE
by Evan TaylorThe Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC) has released the Economic Impact Report for Hockey Canada’s 2025 U17 World Challenge, confirming the international tournament generated $3.6 million in total economic activity across Nova Scotia, including $1.9 million in direct visitor spending. Held...
READ MORE
by Evan TaylorThis Saturday, January 17, Moncton, New Brunswick will take centre stage as Sportsnet presents the 26th annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada, live from the Avenir Centre on Sportsnet. The day-long celebration highlights the connections hockey creates – families, hometowns, and fans united by a...
READ MORE
by Evan TaylorCape Breton Regional Police are investigating an incident involving property damage and an explosive device at a Sydney business. On January 7, officers responded to Ideal Car Care on Pitt Street after reports of a damaged front door and window. While en route, police were advised that staff had...
READ MORE
by Alex AllanThe province is changing how people leave its correctional centres. Officials said a new planning system is meant to improve safety and support people returning to the community. The Department of Justice and Public Safety explained that the new process creates a consistent approach to release...
READ MORE
by Caitlin SnowA Halifax ferry that runs out of Alderney Landing is expected to remain out of service until the end of the month. HRM says the Vincent Coleman vessel experienced a steering system last week and now need parts from Europe to be repaired. In addition to that, a Halifax Transit ferry, Craig Blake,...
READ MORE
by Alex AllanStaff at the Atlantic Institution in Renous have seized a large amount of contraband and unauthorized items, according to the Correctional Service of Canada. CSC said the items were found during recent checks at the maximum‑security prison. The seizure included tobacco, marijuana, rolling...
READ MORE