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Man arrested for allegedly carrying bear spray at Dartmouth, N.S., carnival

An 18-year-old man is facing a weapons charge after police allegedly found him with bear spray at a Dartmouth, N.S., carnival on Saturday evening.

New rules to apply for Canadian citizenship spark interest from Americans looking to move

After recent changes to Canada's citizenship application rules, more Americans are looking to move north by proving Canadian ancestry.

Port of Halifax grain elevator to keep running until at least the end of 2028

The lease for the grain elevator at the Port of Halifax will be extended at least until the end of 2028.

‘It was a shock’: Ambulance falls off wharf in Annapolis Royal, N.S.

An ambulance fell off a wharf in Annapolis Royal, N.S., on Monday afternoon.

New Halifax child-care centre receives $2M from provincial, federal governments

The Nova Scotia and federal governments are providing almost $2 million to help the Silver Crescent Academy Society relocate and expand, according to a news release from the province.

N.S. Premier Houston heads to Switzerland to meet private investment partners

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is getting more stamps on his passport as he heads to Switzerland this month with the president of the Halifax Port Authority to meet with private investment partners.

Springhill Institution on lockdown amid ongoing search: Correctional Service Canada

A medium-security federal institution in Nova Scotia has been on lockdown for five days as part of an ongoing search.

IWK using new technology in surgery for the first time in Canada

IWK Health used a new piece of imaging technology to perform multiple surgeries.

Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Membertou, N.S.

A 21-year-old man is facing charges, including attempted murder, after another man was badly injured in a stabbing in Membertou, N.S.

Heat warnings issued for parts of Nova Scotia Tuesday, Wednesday

Annapolis, Kings, Lunenburg and Queens counties in Nova Scotia have been issued heat warnings on Tuesday.

Regular ferry service returns between Dartmouth and Halifax with repaired vessel

The Vincent Coleman ferry that operates between Alderney Landing and downtown Halifax returned to service Tuesday following repairs.

Inaugural tulip festival in Upper Onslow, N.S., a blooming success

The first ever tulip festival at RiverBreeze Farms in Upper Onslo, N.S., will soon be kicking off, and the owners of the farm are already calling the festival a success.

Driver oversight: Documents reveal Uber's behind-the-scenes lobbying in Halifax

Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore met with an Uber lobbyist a day before the mayor persuaded council to delay a vote on a proposal to increase oversight of ride-hailing drivers, newly released documents show.

Toronto Rock win NLL Cup with series-clinching 12-7 win over Halifax Thunderbirds

Owen Hiltz and Chris Boushy each had three goals and an assist, Mark Matthews had a goal and three assists, and Nick Rose made 34 saves as the Toronto Rock defeated the Halifax Thunderbirds 12-7 to win the National Lacrosse League championship on Sunday at Scotiabank Centre.

Blue Nose Marathon draws thousands of runners to Halifax streets

Thousands of runners pounded the pavement in Halifax over the weekend as the Blue Nose Marathon returned with races ranging from the relay and 10-kilometre runs to the full marathon.