Halifax issues risk advisory for Lake Banook and Lake Micmac due to blue-green algae
Blue-green algae is naturally occurring in freshwater and can produce toxins that can pose a risk to people and pets. Continue reading
Ottawa reaffirms role of Halifax Shipyard in National Shipbuilding Strategy after company ‘concerned’ over remarks
Irving said the comments signalled a possible redirection of shipbuilding work out of Atlantic Canada and sought public assurances from the federal government that wasn’t the case. Continue reading
Police identify ‘G-string’ clad man allegedly behind indecent acts in Dartmouth
The man is described as five-foot-nine-inches tall and weighing 250 pounds with a heavy build. Continue reading
Accused in Fredericton shooting described as quick to anger and a problem for N.B. shop owner
Matthew Vincent Raymond, 48, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in relation to the attack on Brookside Drive. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Power says it’s making ‘steady progress’ on oil spill in Halifax Harbour
The Province’s power utility says it has made ‘steady progress’ on cleaning up the less than 5,000 litres of oil that made its way into the harbour. Continue reading
1 dead after car collides with dump truck on New Brunswick highway
New Brunswick RCMP say officers responded to reports of a crash on Murray Road in Bass River, N.B., at approximately 3 p.m., on Monday. Continue reading
Christopher Garnier to serve 13.5 years in prison without eligibility of parole
Garnier was convicted in December of second-degree murder and interfering with a dead body in the September 2015 death of 36-year-old Catherine Campbell. Continue reading
Coming to Halifax council: Homecoming noise exemptions, Halifax Forum renovations and Green Network Plan
The renovation of the Halifax forum, Gottingen Street bus corridor and Green Network Plan are all headed to council on Tuesday. Continue reading
Emera Inc. left with no ‘practical choice’ but to pull support from Cape Sharp Tidal project
The decision comes weeks after the company’s partner OpenHydro Ltd., filed for liquidation, a move that Emera says was “shocking.” Continue reading
Halifax police investigate multiple break-ins, vehicle theft in Dartmouth
No injuries were reported in connection with either incident and the police say their investigation is ongoing. Continue reading
Northeastern New Brunswick under heat warning: Environment Canada
The federal agency has issued the warning for the Acadian Peninsula, Bathurst and Miramichi areas. Continue reading
Halifax police officer set to stand trial for assault the 10th highest paid employee in the municipality
Const. Laurence Gary Basso earned more than $188,000 last year, making him the 10th highest paid employee in the municipality. Continue reading
Halifax Junior Bengal Lancers get a clean bill of health, stables to reopen Monday
The not-for-profit equestrian school announced on Facebook that it was planning to reopen its stables on Monday after a two-month quarantine. Continue reading
933 Halifax municipal employees earn more than $100K
Analysis by Global News indicates that 933 employees earned more than $100,000 in the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Continue reading
Man dies and another taken to hospital after crash involving dune buggy: New Brunswick RCMP
New Brunswick RCMP say that shortly after 12 a.m. officers were called to a crash near Briggs Cross Road. Continue reading
