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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 closed as crews respond to two-alarm fire at Halifax Armoury

Crews are responding to fire at the Halifax Armoury that began early Thursday morning. According to a post on social media, Halifax Professional Firefighters 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...

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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...

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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...

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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

Halifax Regional Police to take part in federal gun buyback program

Halifax Regional Police signed an agreement with the highest level of government to take part in the federal gun buyback program. This comes after the feds prohibited over 2,500 makes and models of...

February 3, 2026 2:02 pm AST AST

N.S. RCMP mark missing persons day with Sullivan children disappearance

The Nova Scotia RCMP said they are marking National Missing Persons Day with the disappearance of two young children. The story has captured people across the country, and seen amateur online sleuths...

February 3, 2026 1:27 pm AST AST

New Halifax elementary school to open to students later this month

A new elementary school is set to open in the north end later this month after lengthy delays. The province says major construction on the new St. Joseph's-Alexander McKay (SJAM) building finished up...

February 3, 2026 1:49 pm AST AST