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Suspicious fires damage two buildings on Hunters Mountain

The RCMP is investigating two suspicious fires that damaged neighbouring buildings on Hunters Mountain. Mounties said officers, firefighters and EHS w...

Alex Allan 18h ago

Heavy snow, strong winds possible in east N.S.

Eastern Nova Scotia could see heavy snow and strong winds Sunday night and Monday as a developing low‑pressure system approaches the region. In a Sp...

Alex Allan 22h ago auriso / Depositphotos.com

Tampering with propane tanks and theft: Halifax businesses face hardships before holidays

Several stores and restaurants in Halifax are wrestling with some hardships ahead of the holiday season. A Dartmouth chicken restaurant is afraid for ...

Jacob Moore Dec 12, 2025

Strict party voting may have pushed Liberal MP across floor: political scientist

Federal MP Michael Ma may have crossed the floor to gain some voting freedom, according to a political expert. MP Michael Ma left the Conservatives in...

Jacob Moore Dec 12, 2025

UPD: Traffic relief is coming soon to Antigonish

Traffic relief is on the way if you live in Antigonish. Construction has been ongoing for weeks on West Street causing long wait times and blocking ac...

Jessica Laing Dec 12, 2025

Peace by Chocolate to be adapted into animated Hollywood film

A local chocolate company who has received global recognition for its story of resilience and kindness is about to hit the big screen - again. The sto...

Caitlin Snow Dec 12, 2025

Atlantic report calls for stronger homicide prevention

A new regional report is raising concerns about how domestic homicides are understood and prevented in Atlantic Canada. The Council of Atlantic Premie...

Alex Allan Dec 12, 2025 bberry / Depositphotos.com

Former N.S. Justice Minister offers to help develop new cannabis framework

Former Nova Scotia justice minister Becky Druhan is calling on the province to reconsider its approach to illegal cannabis, arguing that stronger enfo...

Evan Taylor Dec 12, 2025

Geminids meteor shower glows bright

There's a meteor shower to watch this weekend! The Geminids meteor shower is expected to peak Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 evenings b...

Jessica Laing Dec 12, 2025 NewAfrica / Depositphotos.com

N.S. company to purchase Northern Pulp timberlands

The new owner of Northern Pulp's 173,000-hectare timberlands could be a Nova Scotia company. The province says there is a tentative purchase agreement...

Caitlin Snow Dec 12, 2025 tifonimages / Depositphotos.com

Rob Lantz resigns as PEI Premier

Rob Lantz officially resigned as Prince Edward Island's 34th premier Thursday night and announced he is running for the permanent leadership of the pr...

Evan Taylor Dec 12, 2025

SRCE cancels classes at several schools due to weather

The Strait Regional Centre for Education has announced that classes are cancelled today, Friday, December 12, 2025, at the following schools due to pr...

Evan Taylor Dec 12, 2025 bkilzer / Depositphotos.com

Second Conservative MP to cross floor to Liberals

Conservative MP Michael Ma has crossed the floor to the Liberals. Ma, who represents Markham-Unionville in Ontario., issued a statement Thursday eveni...

Caitlin Snow Dec 11, 2025

'Nova Scotians are tired of it': Premier doubles down on illegal cannabis stance

The Premier is not backing down from his stance on illegal cannabis. The government recently directed police to crack down on illegal shops. Sipekne'k...

Jacob Moore Dec 11, 2025