by Evan TaylorNatal Day is observed on Monday, August 4, across Nova Scotia. While it’s not a provincewide statutory holiday or a designated retail closing day, residents can expect some service adjustments. Retail and Services: Most grocery stores, liquor stores, and pharmacies will be open, though many...
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by Evan TaylorNatal Day is coming up on Monday, August 4, and while it’s not a designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia, there are still some schedule changes to keep in mind. Retail and Shopping: Most major retailers will be open, including Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore locations, which plan to...
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by NewsA Dartmouth man has been charged with possessing child pornography. Halifax Police arrested the 46-year-old at Shubie Park Campground last weekend for breach of probation. He was violating an order to not be in public parks where children under 16 could be present. The order stemmed from a prior...
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by Alex AllanMusic, energy and East Coast spirit will fill the Saint John waterfront as Area 506 marks 10 years of unforgettable moments. From Friday to Sunday, the Container Village will welcome thousands of concertgoers for a three-day festival featuring some of Canada’s top musical acts. Founder Ray...
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by NewsA child is in Halifax hospital with measles Public health says the child is at the IWK and in stable condition. They say all necessary precautions are in place to prevent the spread. The latest case total stands at 44, all in the Northern Zone. Public Health says there aren’t any new public...
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by Evan TaylorMahone Bay council has voted to immediately strengthen its sidewalk patio regulations following public concern over accessibility — and a recent fall involving a well-known senior in the community. Mayor Suzanne Lohnes-Croft says the issue began after a local business constructed a sidewalk...
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by Caitlin SnowA Dartmouth councillor is calling the contentious buzz around making a busy street in downtown Halifax one way, a political circus. In his E-news letter for August, Sam Austin says the premier’s ultimatum to reverse course on the vote, is an “uninformed knee-jerk reaction” and “political...
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Premier Tim Houston says trade talks between Canada and the U.S. have been a ‘long and difficult road.’ Following news of another tariff increase by U.S. president Donald Trump (to 35 percent on some goods,) Houston says there was hope a deal could be reached by August 1. At the same time, he...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Canadian government remains “laser focused” on what they can control. President Trump has announced an increase to 35% on duty for Canadian exports not covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. In a statement on Friday, Carney says, “While the government...
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by Brad PerryProfits were down at both NB Liquor and Cannabis NB during the first quarter. NB Liquor (ANBL) saw its net income drop by more than $3 million, or 6.4 per cent, to $46.2 million. But officials at the Crown corporation said that was still slightly more than they had budgeted for. “To ensure ANBL...
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