Minister Lohr responds to the federal budget
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from John Lohr, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board. “We want to congratulate Prime Minister Carney on the introduction of his first budget. Nova…
Photos/Video: Ghosts, spirits at the Halifax Paranormal Symposium
HALIFAX: The Halifax Paranormal Symposium is an annual event, held by PPRI, that features an array of presentations by top members in the fields of the Paranormal and Parapsychology. Freelance…
Municipality offering free lifeguard certification for residents
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is offering free lifeguard certification this fall for residents, with priority given to those living in rural areas. Participants must complete a series of courses…
Halifax man charged in Lower Sackville break-and-enter
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 48-year-old Halifax man has been charged for a break-and-enter into a Lower Sackville business on Oct. 29. RCMP said that at approximately 12:39 a.m., officers with RCMP…
HRP charge 34 drivers with impaired-related offences in September
HALIFAX: Thirty four drivers were charged with impaired related offences by Halifax Regional Police during the month of September. Of the 34 drivers, 24 were charged with impaired operation of…
Dream of a wheelchair basketball court comes true for Charlie Whalen
FALL RIVER: For 14-year-old Charlie Whalen, the bounce of a basketball now echoes across his own backyard — a sound that signals independence, joy, and the fulfillment of a dream…
Man facing charges of impaired driving after complaints of burnouts
MILFORD: A 23-year-old man is facing charges of impaired driving after police were called for someone doing burnouts. Sgt. Scott MacRae said East Hants RCMP received several complaints of a…
Photos/Video: Halloween fun while learning about Taekwondo at Top Rank
LOWER SACKVILLE: It was a night of dressing up in one’s Halloween costume and also learning about taekwondo. Tim Reynolds, owner/operator of Top Rank Martial Arts in Lower Sackville, held…
Minister’s statement on Supreme Court of Canada decision
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for…
Child dies in Antigonish County mvc; police seeking witnesses
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: A child has died in a two-vehicle collision in Antigonish County where the second vehicle involved did not remain at the scene. RCMP say that on November 1…