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Gas and diesel prices slightly higher after overnight adjustment

Fuel prices have undergone a slight increase as Nova Scotians head into the first weekend of February. The Nova Scotia Energy Board raised the price of self-serve regular gas on Friday at midnight by...

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N.S. premier says no provincial money will go to gun buyback program

Nova Scotia's premier says the province will not be investing any money to take part in Ottawa's gun buyback program. Premier Tim Houston's comments come after Halifax Regional Police signed an agreement...

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Tate McRae addresses fan backlash after appearing in ad promoting Team USA

Tate McRae is assuring fans her elbows are firmly up after receiving backlash for appearing in an ad highlighting Team USA.

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Mounties looking for suspect in Cole Harbour trading card theft

The RCMP is asking for the public's help after a shop in Cole Harbour was the victim of a smash-and-grab earlier this week. Around 7 p.m. on Monday, the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment says a man walked...

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Roads reopened as fire at Halifax Armoury brought under control

A fire at the Halifax Armoury is now under control, and nearby roads have reopened. According to a post on social media, Halifax Professional Fire Fighters said crews responded just after 4 a.m. to...

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N.S., Massachusetts sign offshore wind energy agreement

Nova Scotia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Massachusetts as it continues its work toward creating offshore wind energy. Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed...

February 4, 2026 3:49 pm AST AST

Here's the Team Canada Olympic athletes who call Nova Scotia home

Four out of the five athletes from Nova Scotia at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games are hockey players. The other is a snowboarder. Nova Scotia is home to some of the most iconic winter...

February 4, 2026 12:24 pm AST AST

SPCA launches program to address veterinary technicians shortage in N.S.

An urgent need for veterinary technicians in Nova Scotia has inspired a new course-based program. The Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare in Dartmouth is launching its first veterinary technician...

February 4, 2026 11:11 am AST AST

RCMP cautioning public about surge of fake $50 bills in N.S.

The RCMP is warning the public about an increase in counterfeit $50 bills showing up in Nova Scotia. According to the RCMP, at least eight separate calls have come in about high-quality fake $50 bank...

February 4, 2026 9:59 am AST AST

Four people facing charges after weapons seizure in Dartmouth

Halifax Regional Police have charged four people with weapons-related offences after an incident in Dartmouth on Monday. According to police, officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to a report about an...

February 4, 2026 10:06 am AST AST