by Evan TaylorNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston faced vocal backlash Saturday night as boos erupted while he addressed an African Heritage Month gala in Halifax. The reaction came amid growing concern about sweeping cuts in the province’s new budget. Videos shared to social media show Houton being met with loud...
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by Evan TaylorPrime Minister Mark Carney is pressing ahead with a major economic and diplomatic mission in India, unveiling what Ottawa calls an “ambitious new partnership” spanning energy, talent, technology, and security. Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, where the two...
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You can improve your problem-solving and critical thinking skills when you engage with math. That’s according to the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) which is designating March as Math Month. The SRCE invites students, staff and families to join the celebrations this month and...
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by Bryan TaitThe Halifax Regional Police is advising the public of a high police presence in the area of Noah Avenue in Dartmouth tonight. An email from the city is advising the public to stay away from the area of Leonamarie Avenue, Noah Avenue and Kassi Lane.
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by Bryan TaitYarmouth Rural RCMP are investigating after a head-on collision in South Ohio left one person dead. Police said they responded at approximately 1:45 p.m. Friday to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Hardscratch Road near Highway 340. EHS and fire services also responded. According to a...
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by Evan TaylorBridgewater’s mayor says the daytime drop‑in services at Cedar Place will close, marking a significant shift in how the community supports people returning from incarceration and others needing assistance. The decision follows months of concern over public safety, business impacts, and rising...
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Are you interested in cross-country skiing or snowshoeing? Cross Country Nova Scotia is hosting Ski Clinics on Saturday, February 28 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will be a Guided Ski and Snowshoe following each clinic at 12 p.m. and 2 pm. Bring your own gear to explore the charming village of St....
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by Tara ClowThe 13 future police dogs were born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alberta. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are asking Canadians to help name the German Shepherd puppies. Children aged 4 to 14 can submit one suggestion each. This year, the names must...
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by Jacob MooreOnly two of the four youths arrested will face charges after an alleged sexual assault and hazing involving a hockey team in Truro. Those two will each face two counts of sexual assault with a weapon and two counts of sexual assault. One faces an additional charge of assault with a weapon “Based...
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by Jacob MooreMore than a year after a woman died in a Halifax Walmart, the labour department has found no safety violations in the case. It was Oct. 19, 2024, when the remains of 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur were found by her mother inside the walk-in bakery oven. The store was closed for months and...
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