by Tim DavidsonThe OPP has called in the Ontario Special Investigations Unit following an injury to a suspect on the Pikangikum First Nation. The incident took place Wednesday morning around 9 am when police responded to a call for service. Officers arrested a suspect following their investigation and placed...
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by Brad PerrySaint John is no longer the only major New Brunswick city without an outdoor fire bylaw. A bylaw to regulate outside burning within city limits was approved by council on Feb. 10. Fire Chief Rob Nichol said while the city had fire safety guidelines, it had no ability to regulate outdoor fires....
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by Caitlin SnowAn old, heavily damaged, abandoned building in the north end of Halifax is getting torn down. It was last weekend when a section of the Bloomfield school site was destroyed by a fire. Now, HRM tells us work was done Wednesday to remove the “unstable walls of the affected building”, and parts of...
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Classes are ending early for some in the Quad Counties. Students at Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy will begin dismissing at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The Strait Regional Centre for Education says it’s due to a water main break.
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by Jacob MooreThe Nova Scotia auditor general has asked the province to withdraw proposed legislation that would let the government fire her without cause. Kim Adair, the auditor general (AG), said the new bill would take the independence away from the AG and censor any reports the government decides should...
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by Alex AllanThe Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has bought 500,000 vaccine doses for bird flu (avian influenza). PHAC said the general public faces a low risk, but people working with infected animals have a higher chance of exposure. The vaccines will be distributed to provinces and territories, with...
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by Caitlin SnowThe emergency department at the Halifax Infirmary at the QEII is under a lockdown, Thursday morning. A spokesperson from Nova Scotia Health tells our newsroom it is for the safety of staff and patients. However, they are unable to share any more details at this time. More to come…
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by NewsThere is a heavy police presence on McFatridge Rd by Dutch Village Rd in Halifax, Thursday morning. Police tell our newsroom it is due to an injured and unresponsive person. According to photos online McFatridge Rd is blocked off with police tape. Police say investigation is in the early stages...
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Voting opens today for a by-election in Yarmouth. It’s for the District 7 seat in the municipality, formerly held by MLA Nick Hilton. The two candidates are Trevor Perry and Charles MacIssac. You can vote online or by phone at anytime until 7 p.m. on March 1. You can also visit the municipal...
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by Alex AllanOperation Feed, a local non-profit dedicated to fighting hunger and supporting local veterans and emergency workers, has secured a permanent home on Edith Avenue in Saint John. This is a big step forward for the organization by allowing it to focus on growth and expand its community impact....
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