6pm Hour – saving lighthouses

By News Staff

Posted Sep 27, 2012 01:27:12 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

barry macdonald talks lighthouses. Harv our sometimes rowdy sports fan is by. SMU’s Peter Twohig is by with this day in history. Ellen McQuinn tells us about efforts to save Troop Island.

Keep it Factual
Add CityNews Halifax as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.
Add as a preferred source on Google
Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Experts say Indigenous communities deserve say John Risley's art collection sale

Indigenous communities should have a say in what happens to cultural objects linked to a debt-laden investment company in Atlantic Canada that is trying to appease its creditors, say several experts in...

2h ago

4 people injured after RCMP vehicle collides head-on with SUV in Lunenburg County

Four people were sent to hospital, including a youth and a police officer, after an unmarked RCMP cruiser and an SUV crashed in Lenunburg County. On Wednesday around 1:00 p.m., emergency responders...

21h ago

CREA downgrades home sales forecast for the third time this year

The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2026 for the third straight quarter.

6h ago

Nova Scotia premier defends change of his stance on data centre proposals

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is defending his decision to change his stance on when data centres might be considered for approval to operate in the province.

19h ago

Top Stories

Experts say Indigenous communities deserve say John Risley's art collection sale

Indigenous communities should have a say in what happens to cultural objects linked to a debt-laden investment company in Atlantic Canada that is trying to appease its creditors, say several experts in...

2h ago

4 people injured after RCMP vehicle collides head-on with SUV in Lunenburg County

Four people were sent to hospital, including a youth and a police officer, after an unmarked RCMP cruiser and an SUV crashed in Lenunburg County. On Wednesday around 1:00 p.m., emergency responders...

21h ago

CREA downgrades home sales forecast for the third time this year

The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2026 for the third straight quarter.

6h ago

Nova Scotia premier defends change of his stance on data centre proposals

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is defending his decision to change his stance on when data centres might be considered for approval to operate in the province.

19h ago

Most Watched Today

1:27
Prime minister stops in Calgary for pro-Canada rally

Prime Minister Mark Carney is hitting the Alberta trail, launching a whirlwind of meet-and-greets and rallies right here in Calgary. Phoenix Phillips brings you there.

2h ago

0:58
Canada's future 'will be decided by Canadians': PM responds to Musk's separatism calls

In response to Elon Musk's calls for separatism in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country is free to decide for itself and free from interference of 'large tech firms.'

October 8, 2026 1:48 pm AST AST

2:58
Separatism talks grow amid political tensions in Quebec, Alberta

Following the Sovereigntist Parti Québécois cincing a minority government win in Quebec's provincial election, and Alberta is set to hold a referendum, more talks of separatism grow amid calls for unity from the feds.

October 6, 2026 7:52 pm AST AST

1:29
Three dead, at least 10 injured after explosion involving Calgary Transit bus

Calgary police say three people have died and at least 10 people are injured after a crash involving Calgary Transit buses on Thursday afternoon. Rayn Rashid has the details.

41m ago

2:08
Iran's attacks leave Gulf infrastructure damaged

Since the start of the war in Iran, numerous attacks along the Gulf have dismantled critical infrastructure and now the extent of the damage is coming to light. Brandon Rowe reports.

3h ago

More Videos