Firefighters 5050 record-breaking winner still in shock, not planning any life changes
FALL RIVER: Tracy DeWolfe is proof that all you need to win the Nova Scotia Firefighters 5050 is one ticket. The Fall River woman did just that on Friday night,…
New Nova Scotia grant program funds food security Initiatives
HALIFAX: Millions in funding for food-related initiatives will flow to communities across the province in the coming weeks using $4 million in proceeds from the sale of U.S. alcohol products.…
New program to develop local fuel, lower power rates
HALIFAX: A new program will help understand the potential of Nova Scotia’s onshore natural gas deposits and help produce natural gas here in the province. “Natural gas is used to…
N.S. predicting $1.29B deficit in 2025-26 budget
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia released its second update on Budget 2025-26: Unlocking Our Potential on Dec. 18. The province is projecting a deficit of $1.29 billion before contingency, up $64.6 million…
Halifax Water addresses commentary regarding its financial management
HALIFAX: Halifax Water is addressing recent public comments about its financial management and rate-setting process to reaffirm its commitment to transparency and accountability. The financial statements of Halifax Water are…
“The sky’s the limit”: PWHL Takeover inspires young girls in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: With a sold-out crowd and dozens of young girls wearing jerseys bearing their favourite players’ names, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) Takeover Tour game in Halifax left exactly…
RCMP continues targeted impaired driving enforcement
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP continues its targeted enforcement efforts to address impaired driving over the holiday season. On December 6, as part of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day, RCMP…
Fundraising campaign begins for Hope for Wildlife’s black bear rehab
SEAFORTH: Hope for Wildlife has started its fundraising for its Black Bear rehab it will be constructing. In a post on their Facebook page, Hope for Wildlife said that the…
Province to explore solutions for Halifax Peninsula traffic congestion
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on the Halifax peninsula more efficient. A request…
Burton named Nova Scotia’s 2027 Canada Winter Games Chef de Mission
FALL RIVER: Cathy Burton has been announced as Nova Scotia’s Chef de Mission for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. Burton is a retired educator and school administrator with an extensive…