by Evan TaylorTen people are dead following a mass shooting in the small northern British Columbia community of Tumbler Ridge, an incident that has shocked residents and drawn national attention. RCMP say officers responded to reports of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shortly after 1:20...
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by Bryan TaitMount Allison University has suspended all classes and activities for Wednesday after a concerning message was found on campus Tuesday. The university administration issued a statement that said the following: Further to last night’s email addressing wellness supports on campus due to a...
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by NewsIt’s going to be a messy day tomorrow. A snowfall warning is in effect for most of the province, especially the Atlantic coast. Up to 20 centimetres are expected where the warnings are, everywhere else could still get 15 centimetres. It will begin in the morning over western N.S. then spread...
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No construction or renovation work was damaged after a fire at the historic Halifax Armory. The fire broke out early morning last Thursday, forcing crews to shut down streets around the nearly 130-year-old building for several hours while searching for the source of the blaze. HFX Fire &...
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by Caitlin SnowA First Nation has declared a state of emergency over what they call an “escalating crisis” involving illicit drugs and addictions. In a statement on social media, Sipekene’katik First Nation says they are facing too many emergencies, overdoses and tragedies. “The loss, fear and trauma...
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by NewsA man has serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Bedford. Police say it was Tuesday around 10:05 a.m., at the intersection of Dartmouth Road and the Bedford Highway, in a marked crosswalk. The 30-year-old was taken to hospital. A summary offence ticket was issued to the driver. The...
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by NewsThe Canadian Taxpayers Federation says it’s time for Nova Scotia to rein in spending. Recently, S&P Global downgraded the province’s credit rating, citing the province’s failure to meet previous budget targets. The federation’s Atlantic director Devin Drover says it should be a major concern...
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A new partnership between a local municipality and university. Clare and Universite Sainte-Anne announcing the collaboration agreement. They say it will strengthen the cooperation between the two parties, united by shared values to make Clare a great place to be. A joint working group will be...
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The head of Nova Scotia Power, Peter Gregg, is stepping down from his position which is set to end on March 1. On a statement posted on their website, the utility says Gregg will be replaced as President and CEO of the company by Vivek Sood who has spent more than 20 years as a senior leader...
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Canada’s first silver medal in Milan. It came in the mixed relay short track speed skating event Tuesday morning. The team features Moncton’s Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin. William Dandjinou, Felix Roussel and Steven Dubois. Canada now has one silver and two bronze medals at the Winter...
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