by Caitlin SnowA group of Chiefs that represent First Nations across Atlantic Canada are calling on the federal government for immediate action after two community members were shot by RCMP. In a news release, The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) says they had an emergency...
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by Caitlin SnowThousands of HRM residents received help over the holiday season thanks to donations from the The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign that exceeded its fundraising goal. Every year, kettles are set up in public areas throughout the municipality to help raise money to support those in...
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by Tara ClowA collision on Route 11 in Bouctouche has closed the highway on Thursday afternoon between exits 32 and 36. The RCMP is asking motorists to find an alternative route if they are travelling in the area. Due to a collision on Route 11 in #Bouctouche, the highway is closed between exits 32 and...
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The two men who fled from police and set off an emergency alert for Antigonish County have been charged. RCMP say they attempted to stop a pickup truck that had heavy front-end damage and an unattached Alberta licence plate in Pomquet Forks on Tuesday, January 20 after 11 a.m. The vehicle took...
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by Bryan TaitRCMP in the Halifax region have had a busy week when it comes to impaired drivers. Since Jan. 17, officers have arrested four people in separate incidents, all for impaired driving-related offences. On Jan. 17 at approximately 8 p.m., officers, paramedics and fire services responded to a report...
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by Tara ClowA new structure for investigative services within the Codiac RCMP. This comes after an independent external review was launched in 2024. It looked at the organizational structure and policing effectiveness, studying everything from calls for service and population growth to investigative...
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by NewsThe province is cracking down on illegal fishing. They say newer, tougher penalties are in place to protect the seafood industry and the economy. Buying or processing illegally caught fish now carries a $25,000 fine for a first offence, and double that for a second infraction. Most fines used to...
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by Bryan TaitFor the fourth consecutive year, Canada exceeded its Francophone immigrant target in 2025. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab made the announcement Monday in Moncton. “Today, we reaffirm our commitment and ongoing efforts towards Francophone immigration,” the minister said. Immigration,...
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What would a new transit service in the Town of Digby look like? Residents are being asked to share their opinion at a meeting on February 5. In August, Kings Transit was discontinued through the town due to high costs. Mayor Mike Bartlett says they’re trying to see what service will work. “Our...
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by Bryan TaitA Nova Scotia First Nation has spoken out following the deaths of two Indigenous men in police-involved shootings in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick over the last week. Pictou Landing First Nation sent out the statement Tuesday, expressing condolences and concerns. “These events raise serious and...
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