Salmon River man convicted of exposing himself to youth in Truro
A 61-year-old Salmon River man has been convicted on charges including exposing himself to a person under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose at the Walmart in Truro in January 2021.
RCMP Regimental Memorial for Cst. Heidi Stevenson next week
An RCMP Regimental Memorial for Constable Heidi Stevenson will be held next Wednesday in Cole Harbour.
N.S. reports seven COVID-19 related deaths in week ending June 20th
Nova Scotia Health is reporting seven deaths and 37 hospitalizations relating to COVID-19 in the seven-day period ending June 20th.
Province announces funding through Community Facilities Improvement Program
The provincial government is continuing to announce grant recipients, this time for the Community Facilities Improvement Program.
Victoria Park Pool, splash pad to open this summer
The Town of Truro says the new and improved splash pad and outdoor pool in Victoria Park will be open this summer.
Plymouth man charged with two counts of sexual assault
A 68-year-old man from Plymouth is facing two counts of sexual assault involving a youth.
Blair 'very, very confident' he didn't interfere in RCMP mass shooting investigation
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki never promised him the Mounties would release details on the guns used in the mass shooting in Nova Scotia to support pending federal gun legislation.
Province reports record number of physicians recruited for 2021-22
The provincial government says a record number of doctors were recruited between April 2021 and March 2022 to work in Nova Scotia.
Salmon River Bridge repairs on Hwy 102 to take several months, lane reduction in place
Work to repair the Salmon River Bridge on Highway 102 is expected to last until sometime in the fall.
UARB to invoke interrupter clause at midnight
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) will invoke the interrupter clause for the price of gas tonight at midnight.
Londonderry man charged with first-degree murder in the homicide of Tony Walsh
The RCMP have laid a charge of first-degree murder in the homicide of Peter Anthony (Tony) Walsh.
Government implements changes to Down Payment Assistance Program
The provincial government is making changes to the Down Payment Assistance Program to help Nova Scotians buy their first home.
Man airlifted to hospital after crash in Bishopville
A 41-year-old man has been transported to hospital via LifeFlight after a single-vehicle crash on Bishopville Road in Bishopville.
N.S. reports ten COVID-19 related deaths for week ending June 13th
Nova Scotia is reporting ten COVID-19 related deaths during the seven-day period ending June 13th.
Two Nova Scotia companies among Food Waste Reduction Challenge finalists
Two Nova Scotia companies are among twelve finalists for the federal government's Food Waste Reduction Challenge.
Ottawa allows Nova Scotia to welcome 40 per cent more economic immigrants in 2022
Immigration targets for Nova Scotia through a pair of programs have been expanded for 2022.
Halifax man charged with sexual offences involving a youth
A 28-year-old man has been charged with sexual offences that occurred in Cole Harbour.
30-year-old Chester man killed in single-vehicle crash
Lunenburg District RCMP say a 30-year-old Chester man has died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 329 in East River Point.
Province announces Beautification and Streetscaping, Community Works Program recipients
The provincial government has announced just over $750,000 for local jobs and community improvements.
N.B. to create new long-term care plan
The New Brunswick government says work has begun on a long-term care plan to respond to the needs of the province’s aging population.
Owls Head to officially gain provincial park designation
Owls Head has been designated as Nova Scotia’s next provincial park and will be managed as a natural park reserve.