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Fourth youth charged for sexual offences following hockey hazing incident

Nova Scotia RCMP say a fourth youth has been arrested in connection with a hockey team's hazing ritual last October. Mounties said they were arrested on Thursday without incident and are facing charges...

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Environmental groups 'applauding' Houston's wind deal with Massachusetts

Three of Atlantic Canada's largest and leading environmental organizations are "applauding" a deal the Nova Scotia government made earlier this week. In a press release, the Atlantic Offshore Wind Coalition...

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Holy cow: Nova Scotia invests $1.5 million in local beef production

The province announced $1.5 million in funding for beef production in Nova Scotia, something experts say will help make it an affordable option for people. The funding will launch new programs as part...

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Cloud-based storage used in Halifax child porn case

Police in Halifax have charged a man after an investigation into cloud-based storage of child pornography images. Halifax Regional Police says its Internet Child Exploitation unit got a tip in 2025...

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Blue Jays icon Buck Martinez retires

A familiar voice will be missing when the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays season begins. Legendary announcer Buck Martinez announced his retirement from the booth on Friday after a career spanning over four...

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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...

February 5, 2026 1:34 pm AST AST

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...

February 5, 2026 12:49 pm AST AST

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