Winter workplace injuries accumulating, WCB data shows
HALIFAX: Snow and ice-related workplace injuries are running roughly 40 per cent above last winter’s pace, according to new data from WCB Nova Scotia. While overall the rate of injuries…
N.S. releases historic $3.5 billion capital plan for 2026-27
HALIFAX: Communities across the province will benefit from the historic $3.5-billion Capital Plan 2026-27, which funds important projects such as new and improved hospitals, public housing, schools, highways and more.…
Major cuts amongst $1.2B deficit budget released by N.S.
HALIFAX: In this year’s budget, Nova Scotia is forging a path toward powering its future, building stronger, healthier communities and ensuring the province’s fiscal sustainability. Finance and Treasury Board Minister…
Care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired is illegal, RCMP said
LOWER SACKVILLE: Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding drivers that being in care and control of a vehicle while impaired is a criminal offence, after responding to people consuming alcohol inside…
Quarterfinal series set to resume between Jr B Pens, Elks Tuesday night
LANTZ: After the nor’easter forced the postponement Monday of the best-of-five quarterfinal series between the East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins and Brookfield Elks, the NSJHL series will resume on Tuesday…
Figure skating team announced for 2026 ISU Figure Skating worlds
OTTAWA, ONT.: Following the conclusion of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, where Canadian skaters set new personal best scores, Skate Canada has named its team for the upcoming…
Budget 2026-27: Investments in Northern Nova Scotia
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: In this year’s budget, Nova Scotia is forging a path toward powering its future, building stronger, healthier communities and ensuring the Province’s fiscal sustainability. Finance and Treasury Board…
Budget 2026-27: Central Nova Scotia investments
HALIFAX: In this year’s budget, Nova Scotia is forging a path toward powering its future, building stronger, healthier communities and ensuring the Province’s fiscal sustainability. Finance and Treasury Board Minister…
JR C Pens one win away from advancing to next round in playoffs
LANTZ/BARRINGTON: The East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins exploded for offence on the weekend. Now they sit one win away from advancing after back-to-back victories over the South West Storm in…
Raccoon, equipment failure spark separate Lower Sackville power outages
LOWER SACKVILLE: Two separate power outages in Lower Sackville this week left thousands of customers temporarily without electricity. According to Nova Scotia Power spokesperson Jackie Foster, the first outage occurred…