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• N.S. premier’s office says he was ‘swarmed by rioters,’ windshield smashed

  The premier's office thanked the RCMP for their 'swift response in what was a very volatile situation.'

  Canada

  6 hours
• NS Power says billing ‘back to normal’ after cyberattack, so it’s bringing back late fees

  Nova Scotia Power says it plans to resume charging late fees this October for the first time since a cyberattack disrupted billing last spring.

  Economy

  8 hours
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• Youth arrested after alleged threats against LGBTQ2 event: Halifax RCMP

  Police in the Halifax area say investigators have arrested a youth for allegedly making violent threats against a 'specific upcoming 2SLGBTQIA+ community event.'

  Crime

  9 hours
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• Police, military remove old explosive device that washed ashore in Portapique, N.S.

  RCMP said people in the area could expect to hear a 'muffled explosion' that is 'similar to the sound of a gunshot' while they remove the explosive device safely. 

  Canada

  Jul 15
• Concerns raised over proposed N.B. AI data centre within UNESCO Geopark boundary

  The proposed large-scale AI data centre near Lorneville, N.B., continues to create waves with some residents due to its potential environmental impacts. 

  Environment

  Jul 14
• ‘Such a horrific lie’: Roommate speaks out after apparent swatting hoax

  The roommate of a man who is the apparent victim of a 'swatting' hoax says they were awoken in the middle of the night by a swarm of police officers.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• Halifax Transit’s tap-to-pay upgrades delayed by 3 months

  The delay comes after municipal staff informed Halifax city councillors they cannot meet the initial deadline for the program rollout.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• 5 Nova Scotia libraries slated for closure will stay open until end of September

  Annapolis Valley Regional Library voted to use half of its reserve funds to stay open for now. It's asking municipal partners for the full amount of what was previously requested.

  Canada

  Jul 14
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• Unsafe sleep practices linked to more than a third of infant deaths: N.B. coroner

  From Jan. 1, 2020 to Sept. 11, 2025, the coroner's office says it responded to 20 child deaths that involved unsafe sleeping practices.

  Health

  Jul 13
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• Rising haddock costs force Maritime fish and chip shops to raise prices

  Fish and chip shops in the Maritimes are shouldering the burden as haddock prices skyrocket in the region. 

  Economy

  Jul 13
• Effort underway to save 5 rural Nova Scotia libraries slated for closure

  The imminent closure of five rural Nova Scotia libraries has municipalities working to find funding solutions to keep the doors open.

  Canada

  Jul 13
• Shooting and hostage call that prompted evacuation was a hoax: Halifax police

  Halifax police say a dramatic and alarming call about a shooting and hostage situation that resulted in the evacuation of a Bedford apartment building ended up being a hoax.

  Crime

  Jul 13
• Subject of N.S. emergency alert killed in police shooting: SIRT

  Nova Scotia's police watchdog says a man, who had been the subject of an emergency alert, has died after being shot by police.

  Canada

  Jul 10
• Nova Scotia government orders study to assess MacKay bridge replacement

  Should the MacKay bridge that spans Halifax Harbour be repaired, rebuilt, or replaced with a tunnel?

  Canada

  Jul 10
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• Halifax police arrest suspect after racist tirade at Costco goes viral

  A man is facing charges in connection with an alleged hate-motivated incident at a Halifax Costco. Police also allege the suspect brandished a weapon during the arrest.

  Crime

  Jul 10
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• Maritime officials urge caution as temperatures, wildfire risk increase

  Whether it be camping, barbecuing or just enjoying the great outdoors, local officials in the Maritimes say people should exercise caution.

  Weather

  Jul 9
• Sexual assault, child porn charges withdrawn against former Fredericton auxiliary officer

  A former Fredericton Police Force auxiliary officer who was facing sexual assault and child pornography-related charges has had those charges withdrawn.

  Canada

  Jul 9
• N.S. suspect injured in police shooting day after armed person alert

  RCMP said they've referred the matter to the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT), which investigates all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia.

  Crime

  Jul 9
• ‘Pure hell’: N.S. murder victim’s mother speaks out after publication ban lifted

  A publication ban has been lifted on the murder trial of three people found guilty of killing Nova Scotia lobster fisherman Joe Wickens in 2022. 

  Crime

  Jul 8
• Man who recorded Halifax Costco racist tirade says he’s ‘deeply impacted’ by incident

  Halifax Regional Police have since released photos of the suspect and are urging the public to help identify him.

  Crime

  Jul 8
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• Halifax police investigate discovery of human remains in Long Lake area

  'Investigators are working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s office who will determine the manner and cause of death,' police said in a release.

  Canada

  Jul 8
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• Submarine deal is a ‘generational investment’ for Nova Scotia: premier

  The deal to supply 12 new submarines to replace Canada's aging fleet is expected to impact the Atlantic region economically for decades to come.

  Canada

  Jul 7
• ‘Racially offensive’ tirade at Halifax Costco under investigation by hate crime unit

  Police say the the incident happened around 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Chain Lake Drive store in the Bayers Lake business district.

  Crime

  Jul 7
• Push to stop New Brunswick’s Tantramar gas plant picks up momentum

  Local and national advocacy groups are urging the province to rethink the project, even after it cleared a major regulatory hurdle this past spring.

  Canada

  Jul 6
• Retired Nova Scotia investigator speaks out after Penny Boudreau’s day parole extension

  For John Elliott, a former Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crimes sergeant who worked on the original case, it's a disappointing outcome.

  Canada

  Jul 6