by Caitlin SnowIt’s been one year since parking became free at Nova Scotia hospitals and according to the CFO of Partners for Care, some challenges remain. It was May 2025 when the province implemented free parking. It meant healthcare staff would not be able to park at the QEII in Halifax during peak hours...
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by Jacob MooreAfter Ubisoft Halifax suddenly shut its doors a few months ago, George Greer and dozens of other former employees were left without any similar alternatives. Ubisoft was the last major video game developer in Atlantic Canada. But in January and February, Greer put together a prototype of a game...
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A new digital platform is giving people a chance to experience some of Nova Scotia’s most exceptional landscapes without leaving home. The project, In Our Nature: The Hidden Wild, highlights more than 35,000 acres of land protected and managed by the Nova Scotia Nature Trust. Designed to immerse...
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The Skyline Trail, one of Cape Breton National Park’s most popular hiking spots, will now require visitors to reserve parking during peak season. Parks Canada says visitors should book in advance between June 26 to October 25 to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment at the gate. Reservations...
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Two iconic Canadian singer-songwriters are bringing their music to the Maritimes this fall. With a combined 30 nominations, 8 Juno awards, and a Grammy, Raine Maida — best known as the frontman of Our Lady Peace — will hit the road alongside Chantal Kreviazuk for their “Break Your Heart” Tour....
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The RCMP has lifted an emergency alert after a man with a machete was on the loose in Gaetz Brook. The first alert went out around 8 last night. Just before 9 p.m., police said the man was last seen on Petpeswick Drive, near Musquodoboit Harbour. A final alert was sent around 11 p.m. Police said...
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by NewsA dangerous man with a machete at large in Musquodoboit Harbour. RCMP sent an emergency alert around 8:15 p.m., Tuesday. Residents are asked to stay inside and lock their doors and windows. He is described as 6 feet with brown hair and brown eyes. The man was last seen on foot in the woods near...
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by Caitlin SnowTwo more long term care homes are set to join the 3,000 CUPE members who are now in week four of strike action. In a news release, Tuesday afternoon, CUPE says staff from Melville Lodge in Halifax and Shoreham Village in Chester will join picketers Thursday and Friday as workers fight for higher...
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by Caitlin SnowThere were several injuries, including one who was airlifted to hospital in Halifax, after a bus crash in the valley that was carrying choir members. In a post on social media, the Canta Mara Youth Choirs of the Annapolis Valley says most of the injuries were minor and everyone is expected to...
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by Caitlin SnowThe interim leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party is asking the province to hold off on continuing the rollout for One Person One Record (OPOR). OPOR system matches your health data to a single record with the intent of making it easier to for health professionals to access information. It...
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