A Nova Scotia hospital is shedding its Catholic ties, marking a significant shift in healthcare provision and governance within the province.
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, will officially sever its longstanding affiliation with the Catholic Church on September 30, following the conclusion of a unique Mission Assurance Agreement.…
Halifax Regional Council Poised to Vote on Landmark Dangerous Dog Legislation Amid Province-Wide Calls for Reform Following Tragic Fatal Attack
Halifax Regional Council is on the cusp of a pivotal decision this week, poised to vote on a comprehensive plan aimed at fundamentally reshaping how Nova Scotia manages dangerous dogs.…
Halifax Regional Police Investigate Targeted Shooting After Man Found Wounded in Dartmouth Strip Mall Parking Lot
Halifax Regional Police have launched a comprehensive investigation after a 23-year-old man was discovered with a serious gunshot wound in a Dartmouth strip mall parking lot on Thursday morning, March…
Canada Invests $3.7 Billion in Military Housing, Announcing 400 New Units for Halifax Amidst National Shortage
New housing is on the way for Canadian Armed Forces members across the Maritimes, with a significant federal investment aimed at alleviating a persistent national housing crisis impacting military families.…
Nova Scotians United in Widespread Protests Against Provincial Budget Cuts Impacting Black and Indigenous Communities
Nova Scotians have escalated their unified and fervent protests against the provincial budget, which has triggered widespread frustration due to significant cuts, particularly those affecting Black and Indigenous communities across…
Halifax teens lament the loss of government program offering free bus passes
Halifax, Nova Scotia is currently grappling with the profound implications of a recent provincial budget decision that will significantly curtail the free transit pass program for junior high and high…
Five Men, Including Victim, Face Obstruction and Firearms Charges Following Dartmouth Shooting Investigation
Halifax Regional Police have laid charges against five men, including the individual who sustained a gunshot wound, for obstruction of justice and various firearms offenses stemming from an incident in…
Halifax Regional Council Navigates Challenging Budget Landscape, Tasking Emergency Services with Identifying Efficiencies Amid Fiscal Pressures
Halifax Regional Municipality is currently grappling with a demanding fiscal environment, compelling its police and fire departments to pinpoint significant financial efficiencies as the council endeavors to reconcile its budget.…
U.S. Proposal to Relax Whale Protection Rules Sparks Outcry Amid Critically Endangered Status
A controversial proposal by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to modify existing federal regulations designed to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has ignited widespread…
Escalating Iran Conflict Triggers Global Oil Price Surge, Impacting Canadian Motorists
The five-day-old conflict involving Iran has critically impacted global energy markets, manifesting in a sharp rise in crude oil prices that Canadian motorists are already observing at gasoline pumps across…
















