by Randy ThomsOne of the provincial party leaders will visit Thunder Bay tonight. Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is in the city to officially open the local Liberals’ campaign office at 701 Memorial Avenue. She is scheduled to be in the city at 5 p.m. She will also address party faithful. Thunder Bay-Superior...
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Some Halifax area daycare’s are expanding to help fill the need in growing communities. A total of 286 spots will be created after a $7.6 million investment for six operators. Tantallon, Halifax and East Hants will get the majority of the new spaces. “These investments are opening more access to...
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by Caitlin SnowAs the tariff threat continues to loom, the province has created a survey and hotline number to help business owners navigate the situation and keep informed. Premier Tim Houston says now, more than ever, we need to be Nova Scotia loyal. “Our local businesses know this, and they’re looking for...
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by NewsA Dartmouth woman is now facing more than 100 fraud related charges dating back to the mid 1990’s. Alissa Kathryn MacGillivary was originally charged last year, but further police work uncovered more offences. RCMP say they found more than 15 fake names and identities used by MacGillivary, It is...
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by Caitlin SnowCanadian school buses are about to be outfitted with new cameras that should help improve safety. They will be a series of cameras on the outside of the bus that will allow drivers to see if anyone is around before driving off. Transport Minister Anita Anand says they will help drivers detect...
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It’s a stark reminder of the importance of strong safety measures on the job. The Workers’ Compensation Board reports that twenty Nova Scotians died at work or because of their work in 2024. That’s up from 18 in 2023. Eight workplace fatalities last year were from acute traumatic injuries in...
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The Halifax Regional Municipality says the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday. This is to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks of snow and ice. Vehicles must be parked off municipal streets during these hours. It means your car or truck can...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Farmers’ Market of Nova Scotia says buying local isn’t just the flavour of the week and that supporting local businesses is essential all of the time. In a statement, the non-profit says building robust, local economies ensures we have the necessary infrastructure to meet community needs...
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by Jacob MooreA Halifax heritage building could be up for demolition, but a Nova Scotia group is trying to prevent that from happening. The Heritage Trust says the Ramia Group of Companies has applied for a permit to tear down the Halifax Alehouse. In a petition, the trust says this would destroy another...
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by Brad PerryA man is facing charges after allegedly trying to grab a Thunder Bay police officer’s firearm. Officers responded to Syndicate Avenue South shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday to arrest someone wanted on a warrant. The Thunder Bay Police Service said the man initially tried to flee but was quickly...
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