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‘Not real animals’: Coyote decoys to be used outside Halifax clinic to deter geese

Nova Scotia Health is letting the public know about its efforts to get rid of pests outside a clinic.

2 people injured after workplace fall in Halifax’s north end

Nova Scotia’s labour department is investigating a workplace fall that injured two people Tuesday morning.

Emergency alert warning of men ‘armed with a handgun’ cancelled in Nova Scotia

An emergency alert issued in parts of Nova Scotia early Wednesday morning warning residents of two armed men has been cancelled.

Halifax crews respond to two-hectare brush fire near St. Margaret’s Bay Road

Halifax crews responded to a two-hectare brush fire near St. Margaret’s Bay Road Tuesday afternoon.

One year later, RCMP saying little about disappearance of two Nova Scotia children

Almost a year after RCMP began investigating the sudden disappearance of two children from their rural Nova Scotia home, the Mounties still say there is no evidence of an abduction or criminal offence.

New consent system for Nova Scotians to opt in for clinical trials and other research

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the province is poised to become a world leader when it comes to offering residents the opportunity to easily take part in medical research.

‘60 days to vacate the land’: Maple syrup producer in sticky battle with Nova Scotia

A maple syrup producer in Aylesford, N.S., is resisting orders to shut down operations by the Department of Natural Resources.

8 per cent of customers behind on bills, double the usual number: Nova Scotia Power

Nova Scotia Power says about eight per cent of its customers have fallen behind on their bill payment.

Scotiabank Centre needs ‘significant investments,’ Halifax council learns

Halifax council learned the Scotiabank Centre could need major investments at their Tuesday meeting.

Cape Breton families speak out about impact of long-term care strike on elderly parents

Stephanie Beaton and Jamie Whitty of Port Hawkesbury, N.S., are worried about their elderly parents. They say the strike at long-term care homes in Nova Scotia is affecting their health and well-being.

New pilot project lets people use memberships for discounted rates at Halifax facilities

A new pilot project will let people with memberships at any Halifax-run facility get discounted day rates at all facilities in the municipality.

N.S. residents can submit medical files, request health cards with new web portal

The Government of Nova Scotia is launching a new web portal allowing residents to update their Medical Services Insurance (MSI) information, renew a health card and register for programs online.

N.S. RCMP seizes 1.6 million unstamped cigarettes from U-Haul truck

The Nova Scotia RCMP says it seized roughly 1.6 million unstamped cigarettes from a U-Haul truck near Havre Boucher on Sunday.

Nova Scotia Day of Mourning honours firefighter who died in 2019 training exercise

This year’s Day of Mourning in Nova Scotia is highlighting Skyler Blackie, a 28-year-old firefighter who died during a live training exercise in March 2019 when an expired and faulty fire extinguisher exploded.

Countdown to 40th Halifax Jazz Festival begins, music and mentorship programs announced

The TD Halifax Jazz Festival (HJF) launched the countdown to its 40-year anniversary season this week.