Halifax police investigating robbery at CIBC on Quinpool Road
N.S. man encouraging others to buckle up following serious crash
Activist says Nova Scotia should cover transgender breast implants in human rights complaint
Mother, 4 kids, saved from waters off Cape Breton by passersby
Police investigating report of shot fired in eastern Cape Breton
Halifax Transit tickets are going to get dollar bill-sized and not everyone is happy about it
Publication ban lifted on details about Fredericton shooting that killed 4
A New Brunswick judge has lifted part of a publication ban on details about the Fredericton shooting Continue reading
Fredericton shooting widow says she called Trudeau a ‘piece of s**t’ during condolence call
Melissa Robichaud said her family was hurt the prime minister did not reach out to them Sunday while in the city, where he paid public tribute to Constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns at city hall. Continue reading
Fox News apologizes for using Patti LaBelle’s photo in Aretha Franklin tribute
“Our intention was to honour the icon using a secondary image of her performing with Patti LaBelle in the full-screen graphic,” Fox News said in a statement. Continue reading
Tribunal rules against Canadian woman who alleged workplace harassment in Scotland
DeeAnn Fitzpatrick claimed she suffered a decade of harassment at her civil service office in Scotland – including once being taped to a chair. Continue reading
Much of Nova Scotia under severe thunderstorm watch
The federal agency says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that can be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Continue reading
Donald Trump cancels planned military parade over price tag, says will go to Paris to watch a parade there
Trump said he would instead attend an event at Andrews Air Force Base on another day and travel to Paris for Nov. 11 events marking the centennial of the end of fighting in World War I. Continue reading
Hundreds attend visitation for fallen police constables in Fredericton
Thousands of police officers and first responders from across the country are expected to attend a regimental funeral Saturday for the two officers. Continue reading
Urban wilderness area near Halifax now protected after anonymous donation
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust says the 120 hectares of lakes, wetlands and coastal barrens on the Pennant River near Sambro was donated anonymously. Continue reading
Gas prices drive Canada’s inflation rate in July to highest point since 2011
The federal agency says the consumer price index for July was up 3.0 per cent on a year-over-year basis compared with a 2.5 per cent increase in June. Continue reading
Dead seagull found, crabs euthanized following NS Power oil spill
The seagull, which had oil on it, was recovered at the southern end of the property, and its cause of death is not known, a Nova Scotia Power spokesperson said. Continue reading
Fatal collision that shut down section of N.S. Highway 103 now under investigation: RCMP
Nova Scotia RCMP say the two-vehicle collision happened at 4:15 p.m. at the intersection with El Lake Road in Belleville, N.S. Continue reading
Health officials reveal why hundreds of customers got sick at an Ohio Chipotle
A type of bacteria found in meat and pre-cooked food left at unsafe temperatures was responsible for sickening hundreds of people who ate at a Chipotle restaurant in Ohio, local health officials said on Thursday. Continue reading
New Brunswickers show off Acadian colours for National Acadian Day
Residents say the celebrations provide a good opportunity to reflect on how far the community has come. Continue reading
Alex Storm, Cape Breton’s treasure hunter and historian, dies at age 80
A famous treasure hunter and historian of Cape Breton island, remembered as a restless adventurer and superb storyteller, has died. Continue reading
Royals earn series split with Blue Jays in 6-2 win after lengthy rain delay
It took over two hours to start after a rain delay, but the Kansas City Royals managed a split with the Toronto Blue Jays in their four game series with a 6-2 win on Thursday evening. Continue reading
Trump links Canadian lumber imports to deadly California wildfires
Trump decried the ‘ridiculous’ imports of lumber from Canada while fallen trees in the U.S. are left to rot on the ground, which could then become wildfire accelerant. Continue reading
Fredericton shooting widow says she called Trudeau a ‘piece of s**t’ during condolence call
Melissa Robichaud said her family was hurt the prime minister did not reach out to them Sunday while in the city, where he paid public tribute to Constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns at city hall. Continue reading
Tesla suing Ontario government over cancellation of electric vehicle rebates
Tesla Motors Canada claims it has been treated unfairly in the government’s decision to cancel an electric vehicle rebate. Continue reading
Publication ban lifted on details about Fredericton shooting that killed 4
A New Brunswick judge has lifted part of a publication ban on details about the Fredericton shooting Continue reading
Why Canada’s new stat holiday may not mean a day off for everyone
The federal government is moving forward with plans for a new stat holiday to mark the legacy of residential schools, but whether provinces will adopt the holiday remains unclear. Continue reading
Publication ban lifted on details about Fredericton shooting that killed 4
A New Brunswick judge has lifted part of a publication ban on details about the Fredericton shooting Continue reading
N.S. man encouraging others to buckle up following serious crash
By Natasha Pace Digital Broadcast Journalist
‘If I wasn’t wearing my seatbelt, I definitely wouldn’t have walked away’ Continue reading
Halifax police investigating robbery at CIBC on Quinpool Road
Police said a man entered the bank around 4:30 p.m. and produced a note that demanded money. Continue reading
Police investigating report of shot fired in eastern Cape Breton
A forensic and canine unit is at the scene to help officers determine the source of the shot. Continue reading
Stat holiday marking legacy of residential schools a ‘healing moment for everyone’: N.S. Mi’kmaw leader
Morley GooGoo, a regional chief with the Assembly of First Nations, says the holiday would allow Canada to recognize its past wrongs, rather than ignoring or hiding them. Continue reading
Fredericton shooting widow says she called Trudeau a ‘piece of s**t’ during condolence call
Melissa Robichaud said her family was hurt the prime minister did not reach out to them Sunday while in the city, where he paid public tribute to Constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns at city hall. Continue reading
Activist says Nova Scotia should cover transgender breast implants in human rights complaint
Serina Slaunwhite has spent the last year and a half fighting the provincial medicare program after she was denied breast implants in April 2017 Continue reading
Mother, 4 kids, saved from waters off Cape Breton by passersby
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
“They were quite far out when I heard them. They were all clinging to the inner tubes and an air mattress.” Continue reading
Tribunal rules against Canadian woman who alleged workplace harassment in Scotland
DeeAnn Fitzpatrick claimed she suffered a decade of harassment at her civil service office in Scotland – including once being taped to a chair. Continue reading
Much of Nova Scotia under severe thunderstorm watch
The federal agency says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that can be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Continue reading
Hundreds attend visitation for fallen police constables in Fredericton
Thousands of police officers and first responders from across the country are expected to attend a regimental funeral Saturday for the two officers. Continue reading
Halifax Transit tickets are going to get dollar bill-sized and not everyone is happy about it
The response to the changes has been mixed with people taking to social media to voice their complaints — and to make fun of the increased size. Continue reading
Urban wilderness area near Halifax now protected after anonymous donation
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust says the 120 hectares of lakes, wetlands and coastal barrens on the Pennant River near Sambro was donated anonymously. Continue reading
Dead seagull found, crabs euthanized following NS Power oil spill
The seagull, which had oil on it, was recovered at the southern end of the property, and its cause of death is not known, a Nova Scotia Power spokesperson said. Continue reading
Fatal collision that shut down section of N.S. Highway 103 now under investigation: RCMP
Nova Scotia RCMP say the two-vehicle collision happened at 4:15 p.m. at the intersection with El Lake Road in Belleville, N.S. Continue reading
New Brunswickers show off Acadian colours for National Acadian Day
Residents say the celebrations provide a good opportunity to reflect on how far the community has come. Continue reading
Alex Storm, Cape Breton’s treasure hunter and historian, dies at age 80
A famous treasure hunter and historian of Cape Breton island, remembered as a restless adventurer and superb storyteller, has died. Continue reading
‘It was hard to calm him down,’ says former colleague of alleged Fredericton shooter
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Police from across the county are expected to converge on Fredericton this weekend for the regimental funeral of two officers killed in the line of duty last week. Continue reading
Matt Whitman taking it ‘day-by-day’ as he recovers from a broken leg, dislocated shoulder from crash
Matt Whitman say he’ll be back at city hall for the next meeting of regional council, set for Sept. 11. Continue reading
N.S. man arrested after allegedly driving lawn tractor on road drunk
Police say Andrew Melvin George failed a roadside test and later provided breath samples which were more than three times the legal limit. Continue reading
New deal for Nova Scotia health care workers includes increase in shift premiums
The bump includes an immediate 15-cent increase, to be followed by another 15-cent increase on Aug. 1, 2019 and 20-cents on Oct. 31, 2020. Continue reading
2 N.S. women charged with drug trafficking following 7-month investigation
Nova Scotia RCMP say the investigation by members of the Inverness/Richmond County Street Crime Enforcement Unit began in February. Continue reading
Publication ban on details about Fredericton shooting that killed 4 remains in effect
A New Brunswick judge has ruled a court order to suppress details about the Fredericton shooting that killed four people will remain until at least Friday. Continue reading
Canada’s police chiefs to study gun violence data in wake of Fredericton shooting
Speaking today at the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Halifax, Blair says it involves changing the social conditions under which gun violence occurs. Continue reading
Mary Pratt, acclaimed East Coast painter, dead at 83
Pratt’s family says in a statement that she died peacefully at her home in St. John’s, N.L., on Tuesday. Continue reading
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