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Halifax police on scene at Lahey Road
Posted 9 December 2025

Halifax police on scene at Lahey Road

A large police presence in the area of Lahey Road might slow down traffic nearby. Officers are on the scene near Catherine Street in Dartmouth for an ongoing investigation, according to a social media post from Halifax Regional Police. They say there is no threat to public safety.

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N.B. man claims big Daily Grand win
Posted 9 December 2025

N.B. man claims big Daily Grand win

Another Daily Grand prize winner in New Brunswick, the second in less than a month. Michael McLaughlin claimed his $500,000 prize this week at Atlantic Lottery Corporation. He took second prize with his Daily Grand ticket. It offers the choice of $25,000 a year for life or a lump sum of...

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Auditor General flags gaps in N.B. health, safety plans
Posted 9 December 2025

Auditor General flags gaps in N.B. health, safety plans

New Brunswick’s health care system and its plan to protect Indigenous women and girls are both falling short, according to the latest Auditor General report. Emergency Room Wait Times Auditor General Paul Martin said two‑thirds of ER visits during the audit period did not meet provincial targets...

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Men I Trust, Luna Li headlining Halifax Jazz Festival in 2026
Posted 9 December 2025

Men I Trust, Luna Li headlining Halifax Jazz Festival in 2026

Halifax JazzFest has announced their headliners for the July 10 TD Main Stage. Men I Trust will perform, alongside special guest Luna Li, according to a social media post from the festival. Passes for the whole festival, which runs from July 7 to 12, are already on sale, and show tickets will be...

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Study finds ups and downs for medical wait times
Posted 9 December 2025

Study finds ups and downs for medical wait times

A Fraser Institute study found little improvement in overall wait times for Canadian patients from doctor referral to treatment. Results showed they waited almost 29 weeks, which is the second longest ever recorded. The annual study is based on a survey of physicians across Canada, and looks at...

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Planned power outage for roads along Hwy. 104 in Quad Counties
Posted 9 December 2025

Planned power outage for roads along Hwy. 104 in Quad Counties

Nova Scotia Power has a planned power outage for Aulds Cove, Havre Boucher, and neighbouring communities. It starts tomorrow night at 11 p.m. and goes on until Thursday at 5 a.m. for the areas noted with the blue line on the map between Big Tracadie to Aulds Cove. NS Power says they are...

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Boil order lifted for Waverley, Keystone Village areas
Posted 9 December 2025

Boil order lifted for Waverley, Keystone Village areas

You can drink water again in the Waverley area. Halifax Water has lifted a boil order that went out Sunday following a burst water main in the area. About 2,000 customers will be able to drink the water again in the areas of Waverley Road, Spider Lake, Montague Road, Keystone Village, Port...

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When to expect roads to be plowed in Nova Scotia
Posted 9 December 2025

When to expect roads to be plowed in Nova Scotia

MLA for Richmond County Trevor Boudreau’s office has been receiving calls regarding the snow plowing of roads. He’s posted a chart from Public Works on his Facebook page that outlines when each type of street will be serviced. It shows 100-series and trunk highways and other high traffic roads...

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Matt Rife to headline Great Outdoor Comedy Festival
Posted 9 December 2025

Matt Rife to headline Great Outdoor Comedy Festival

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival has revealed their full Halifax weekend lineup. It takes place from August 6 to 9 at the Garrison Grounds. Matt Rife and Friends are kicking off the event with laughs on both Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7. He was supposed to come this past summer but...

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Increased police presence in Yarmouth school zones Wednesday
Posted 9 December 2025

Increased police presence in Yarmouth school zones Wednesday

There will be a heavy police presence in school zones in Yarmouth on Wednesday. RCMP say it is designed to ensure the safety of children, students and staff before the Christmas break. “Motorists are reminded to slow down, leave ample time for travel and be mindful of increased pedestrian...

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