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N.B. fishermen not happy with new rules to protect endangered whale
Fishermen say the Department of Fisheries and Oceans waited until the last minute to tell them about the changes. Continue reading
Single-vehicle collision closes portion of Highway 103, two confirmed dead
The crash occurred at approximately 4:19 p.m. on Wednesday and police say that they have closed Exit 5 outbound on Highway 103. Continue reading
‘The RCMP will not come arrest you’: N.S. Mounties issue warning over CRA scam
It’s a good idea to keep in mind that the CRA never asks for personal information. Continue reading
NB Liquor kicks off suds-filled spat with Picaroons, Nova Scotia’s craft brewers
Heated words have replaced cold Nova Scotia beer in the storefront of one New Brunswick craft brewery. Continue reading
Liberal MP says sexual assault accusation the result of mistaken identity
Francis Drouin, MP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, said in a statement on Tuesday that the accusation is the result of mistaken identity. Continue reading
Halifax council decides against last minute changes to 2018/19 budget
As passed, the budget reflects an increase of their household tax bill by 1.975 per cent, which translates to an additional $37 for the average household’s tax bill. Continue reading
Nova Scotia RCMP on scene at serious crash on Highway 2
The Mounties say they arrived on scene at approximately 5:30 p.m., to find that two vehicles had collided while they were travelling in opposite directions. Continue reading
Alleged sexual assault happened in popular Halifax bar near Liberal convention: police
Const. Carol McIsaac, a spokesperson for Halifax Regional Police, said police will not identify the victim or any suspects but added that no charges have been laid. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s auditor general to perform audit after province’s data breach
The province’s minister of internal service, who is in charge of the FOIPOP website, says she officially requested “audit assistance” from Michael Pickup’s office on Friday. Continue reading
Coming to Halifax council: Flyer delivery, professional soccer team, Sportsplex naming rights
Halifax Regional Council is set to discuss flyer delivery, allowing grounds for a professional soccer team and naming rights for the Dartmouth Sportsplex at its meeting on April 24, 2018. Continue reading
‘New vision of church’ becomes clear as Saint John Catholic diocese announces closure of 9 churches
The decision caps off a planning process that has lasted nearly a decade and will see its 58 parishes be reduced to just 27. Continue reading
Halifax police investigating alleged sexual assault involving Liberal MP
The alleged incident occurred only hours before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with many other high ranking liberal party members, attended a seminar on sexual violence prevention. Continue reading
Former New Brunswick MP Keith Ashfield dies at 66
Ashfield is best known for his time in federal politics, when he served as MP for the riding of Fredericton from 2008 to 2015. Continue reading
Conference celebrates 100 years of women in Nova Scotia politics
The conference saw young high-school and post-secondary students gather at Mount Saint Vincent University to explore how they will continue to make politics more inclusive for women and marginalized voices. Continue reading
Maritime wilderness corridor expanded to mark Earth Day
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has expanded the Maritime Wilderness Corridor through a purchase of two sites near the New Brunswick-Nova Scotia border. Continue reading
