Halifax West High School Lockdown Lifted After Weapons Threat Deemed Unsubstantiated

Students and staff at Halifax West High School experienced a harrowing afternoon on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as the institution was placed under a stringent lockdown following a credible report…

Confusion in Halifax courtroom over U.S. consulate bomb threat case

Proceedings for Ali Assakereh, the 54-year-old man accused of threatening to bomb the U.S. consulate in Halifax in August, encountered significant procedural hurdles during a recent court appearance, leading to…

Emera and Canadian Utilities Forge $72 Billion Alliance to Create Canadian Energy Powerhouse Amidst National Infrastructure Push

The Canadian energy landscape is set to undergo a transformative shift with the announcement of a landmark merger between Halifax-based Emera Inc. and Calgary-based Canadian Utilities, a controlling subsidiary of…

Westwood Hills Residents Applaud Emergency Exit Progress but Advocate for Comprehensive Egress Solutions Following 2023 Wildfire Lessons

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has announced that work is set to commence this month on a crucial emergency exit from the Westwood Hills community, a development largely welcomed by residents…

Economic Pressures Drive Significant Decline in Tipping Across Canadian Hospitality Sector, Prompting Industry Rethink

A recent comprehensive report reveals that escalating economic pressures are not only compelling consumers to reduce their frequency of dining out but are also significantly diminishing their generosity when it…

Sexual Assault Charge Against Trailer Park Boys Actor Mike Smith Dismissed in Nova Scotia Court, Citing Complainant’s Mental Health Concerns.

The sexual assault charge against Mike Smith, widely recognized for his portrayal of Bubbles in the popular Canadian comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been dismissed in a Nova Scotia…

Nova Scotia RCMP Warns of Sophisticated Gold-for-Safekeeping Scam Targeting Vulnerable Individuals Across Canada

Nova Scotia’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commercial Crime Section has issued a critical public safety alert regarding an alarming and "emerging" fraud scheme. This sophisticated scam involves victims being…

St. Francis Xavier University Grapples with "Degrading" Homecoming Sign Amidst Escalating Concerns Over Campus Rape Culture

Antigonish, Nova Scotia – St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) has found itself at the center of a renewed national conversation about campus culture and gender-based violence after a "degrading and…

Nova Scotia’s Information Commissioner Warns New Cabinet Secrecy Rules Threaten Transparency and Public Accountability

Nova Scotia’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, David Nurse, has issued a stark warning that legislative changes set to take effect in 2027 will severely undermine government transparency and public accountability…

Nova Scotia Implements Bi-Annual Road Improvement Fee for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Amidst Public Debate and National Policy Divergence

Halifax, Nova Scotia has officially joined a growing list of Canadian provinces introducing dedicated levies on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, citing the need to offset declining fuel tax…