by Jacob MooreHalifax is trying to help non-profits build affordable housing on unused land. The new program, created using money through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, aims to make surplus municipal land available to non-profits for just one dollar, so long as the organizations build affordable...
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by NewsA Cole Harbour man is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. RCMP say 37-year-old Brandon James Johnson is wanted, facing these charges: Assault Unlawful Confinement Uttering threats Mischief Fail to Comply with Order Police say he is described as 5’11, 235 lbs with blonde hair and green...
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by Tara ClowCar enthusiasts are celebrating 25 years of Atlantic Nationals Extravaganza in Moncton. Show Chair Bill Doherty says it all happens from July 9 to 13. “Starts Wednesday afternoon at Caseley Park in Riverview. We’re doing what we call an ice cream social for our participants. Wednesday evening is...
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by Jacob MooreFour people, including some active members of the military, are facing charges related to creating an extremist, terrorist group. The RCMP says the group had plans to forcefully take over land in Québec City. Three people, two people, aged 25 and 25 from Québec City, along with a 24-year-old...
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by Caitlin SnowAnticipation is growing for a historic moment on the Pictou waterfront! In just a matter of days Ship Hector will do a traditional launch into the harbour with thousands expected to watch the rare sight. The replica 18-century vessel has been under reconstruction work for five years and...
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by NewsA patient is missing from a Dartmouth hospital. Nova Scotia Health says they need help finding 31-year-old Ryan Joseph Trentleman. He is described as having hazel eyes, brown hair, 6’1 and weighing 198 lbs. He was last seen wearing glasses, a blue shirt, brown jeans, black baseball hat and black...
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An IWK Children’s Miracle Network Champion has passed away. Matthew LeBlanc from Cape Breton died on July 4th at age 13. The IWK Foundation says he faced his many health challenges with strength and courage. LeBlanc proudly served as the hospital’s Champion Child in 2023. According to his...
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RCMP are investigating a couple of incidents involving explosives in Antigonish. Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, police and fire services responded to a report of several Molotov cocktails thrown at a home and vehicle on Martin Street. Officers seized several glass bottles containing fuel. Two people...
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by Caitlin SnowA Halifax councillor is thanking community members for their patience while a major construction project on a very busy roadway near the west end of Halifax, blocks access and snarls up traffic. Kathryn Morse tells us with a $10 million price tag; the goal is to make Dutch Village Road much...
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by Jacob MooreThe Nova Scotia RCMP is looking for a man from Lower Sackville wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Logan Cameron Saucier, 24, faces two charges of failing to follow a court order and another charge for failing to follow a probation order, according to a Tuesday news release. Police...
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