Dozens of laid-off Ubisoft employees and CWA union representatives braved the bitter cold downtown Thursday morning to speak out about the closure of Halifax’s main gaming studio. Lead programmer Jon Huffman says Ubisoft Halifax was the first North American studio to unionize, which made the...
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by Caitlin SnowThe stepfather of the young children who went missing from rural Nova Scotia in the spring is facing charges involving an adult. RCMP say Daniel Martell was arrested Monday for sexual assault, assault and forcible confinement and is scheduled for court March 2. The 34-year-old was in a...
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Ottawa is looking to build more homes in Atlantic Canada. About $13 million will go to 28 projects aimed at modernizing home building. The government says it will help builders, suppliers and trades with modular and prefabricated builds. Justice and ACOA minister Sean Fraser made the...
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by Alex AllanFuel prices are expected to rise in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Regular self‑serve gasoline is forecast to increase by more than one cent per litre, while diesel is expected to jump by more than eight cents per litre on Thursday night. Maximum prices currently range from...
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Another weekend, another snow storm. Significant snow is expected in Nova Scotia Sunday afternoon until Monday evening. According to Environment Canada, anywhere from 15 to 30 centimetres or more could fall. They say there’s uncertainty where the heaviest snow will fall. Strong winds will also...
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by Alex AllanThe East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has released the nominees for the 38th East Coast Music Awards. Goldie Boutilier leads all artists with seven nominations. Daniel James McFadyen has six, while Cassie, Maggie and Mallory Johnson each received five. The ECMA noted that this year’s nominees...
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by Evan TaylorRCMP in Lunenburg County have seized a collection of firearms and improvised incendiary devices from a home in Chester Basin following a search late last week. The investigation began on January 21 when Halifax District RCMP received a report that a man had made threats involving firearms....
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by Bryan TaitNew Brunswick’s premier will be in the spotlight Thursday night. Susan Holt will deliver her second state of the province address at the Fredericton Convention Centre. It’s a chance for the premier to highlight the accomplishments of the previous year and lay out plans for the coming year. The...
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by NewsProtecting your data is key to avoid becoming a cyberattack victim. It’s Data Privacy Week, and the Better Business Bureau in Atlantic Canada is offering tips to stay safe online. They say you should always check your privacy settings, as each device, app or browser shares information...
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by Jacob MooreNew training equipment will help prepare firefighters across the province. The province has purchased two new mobile trailers and four propane burn props that simulate live fire in a safe and controlled setting. The two new trailers are heading to western and central Nova Scotia, while Cape...
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