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Woman faces $410 fine for leaving dog in cold car

A woman is facing charges after a dog was left in a cold vehicle in Dartmouth. Halifax Regional Police were called to a parking lot in the 100 block of Tacoma Dr. around 8 p.m. on Jan. 28 to reports...

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Man charged after fleeing police twice

A man from Sheet Harbour has been charged after resisting arrest and escaping police custody. Officers from the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment attended a home in Sheet Harbour on Jan. 29 around 3:15...

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RCMP investigates parking lot shooting in Westphal

The RCMP is appealing to the public for information as officers investigate a shooting in the Westphal area on Thursday evening. Police say reports of the shooting came in around 5:45 p.m. from a parking...

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Premier urges energy board to reject Nova Scotia Power's proposed rate

The province is urging the energy board to reject Nova Scotia Power's proposed rate hike for 2026-27. The government said on Friday that the Department of Energy has filed its closing submission with...

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Fraudster infiltrates woman's phone in bail deportation scam

Halifax Regional Police are warning people after a fraudster hacked into a woman's phone and was able to access her location while demanding money. Officials said the call took place on Jan. 23 around...

January 30, 2026 1:21 pm AST AST

Province provides more funding aimed at helping people at risk of homelessness

The provincial government has announced more "diversion funding" for a number of community organizations that are meant to support people at risk of becoming homeless. "One of the best ways to address...

January 30, 2026 3:08 pm AST AST

Halifax Tides FC strengthen net duties with new signings

Halifax's professional women's soccer team will have a fresh look when it takes the pitch in the spring. On Thursday, Halifax Tides FC announced its third new signing in the past week. The latest...

January 30, 2026 11:23 am AST AST

Donations urgently needed as weather causes blood shortage in N.S.

The Canadian Blood Services says Nova Scotia is running short on blood and plasma, partially due to bad weather in January, leading to fewer donations. The agency says in the last week alone, it has...

January 30, 2026 11:35 am AST AST

Higher fuel prices in N.S. heading into the weekend

Nova Scotia woke up to higher fuel prices on Friday. The Nova Scotia Energy Board has pushed the price of regular self-serve gas up to 134.5, which amounts to a jump of a cent and a half. Diesel...

January 30, 2026 11:27 am AST AST

Vancouver-based Hootsuite bracing for protest over U.S. Homeland Security, ICE contract

Hootsuite is preparing for a large protest outside its HQ Friday afternoon, amid growing backlash over a contract tied to U.S. immigration enforcement.

January 29, 2026 9:35 pm AST AST