The province wants to train more doctors. Five more first-year seats will be created at Dalhousie University in Halifax, with five more to come in 2026/27. There are now 99 seats at Dal, with 30 more at Cape Breton University, 114 of the seats are reserved for Nova Scotians. Health minister...
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by Jacob MooreA jury has found Adam Drake guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Pat Stay, according to multiple reports. Stay was a prominent battle rapper from Dartmouth. He was 36 years old when he was stabbed at the Yacht Club Social in Halifax on Sept. 4, 2022. He later died in hospital. The jury...
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by Caitlin SnowThe mayor of Halifax said he is sorry that the motion he tabled last Tuesday to pause construction on bike lanes, was shut down by council. In a post on social media, Andy Fillmore said his intention was simple. “Let’s make sure that we’re building smart, functional infrastructure that works for...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora will be conducting a study to look at the feasibility of bringing back a municipal police force. Councillor Bob Bernie introduced a Notice of Motion late last year asking administration for the study. He says it will be worth the money they spend on it. “The cost? The $92,000?...
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by Caitlin SnowMultiple residents are without a place to live after an apartment fire in Dartmouth, Wednesday morning. Jim Stymoeist Assistant Chief of Operations tells our newsroom they got the call around 9:30 a.m. for a fire on Primrose Street. Thirty firefighters arrived on scene with a dozen units to a...
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by Brad PerryA 62-year-old man has died after an all-terrain vehicle crash in Queens County. First responders were called to Route 705 in Wickham around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday. The driver of the ATV, who was from the nearby community of Kars, died at the scene. Police are still piecing together the exact cause of...
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by CJ GoaterQuick action from Thunder Bay Fire Rescue helped extinguish a morning house Fire on Gore Street West. Crews were sent to the area on Wednesday around 7:00 a.m. after a passerby noticed smoke coming from a home and reported it. When they got on scene, a resident of the home was located with...
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Our boardwalk and city streets will come alive for Halifax International Fleet Week. It’s a celebration of our Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Armed Forces. The official opening will be marked by the traditional ringing of the bell at Museum Wharf at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. It will be held inside...
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by Jacob MooreHalifax has major gaps in its assessment of snow clearing, according to the city’s auditor general. Auditor Andrew Atherton says the city is not collecting enough information to assess the performance of snow removal and winter road maintenance. Atherton says the auditor’s office did not look at...
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by Caitlin SnowSome seniors are feeling ignored by the federal government after they introduced a new pass that gets you into national parks for free this summer according to the lead of a group that represents retired people. The Canada Strong Pass introduced Monday, not only gets you into every national park...
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