Days after Premier Tim Houston’s government passed legislation that lifts the provincial moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for onshore natural gas, Mi’kmaw leaders in Nova Scotia are making their position clear and threatening legal action. “The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs continue to remain opposed to hydraulic fracturing and will … Read More “Mi’kmaw chiefs reject fracking in Nova Scotia” »
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The family of an engineer who drowned in a Nova Scotia Power reservoir more than four years ago say they’ve struggled to move forward since the tragedy. Fifteen victim impact statements were read during a hearing Friday in Halifax provincial court in the case of Andrew Gnazdowsky, 26, who died in the Marshall Falls reservoir in … Read More “Family of engineer who died at Nova Scotia Power reservoir ‘will never be the same,’ court hears” »
Nova Scotia·New Halifax Harbour Bridges said the A. Murray MacKay Bridge will close Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. and reopen early Monday morning. Bridge closes at 7 p.m. on Friday, scheduled to reopen Monday at 5:30 a.m. CBC News · Posted: Mar 28, 2025 11:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago The … Read More “MacKay Bridge closed to all traffic this weekend for toll removal” »
Nova Scotia Halifax police are investigating a shooting early Friday that temporarily closed a busy roundabout in the city’s west end. Police temporarily close Armdale roundabout early Friday as part of response CBC News · Posted: Mar 28, 2025 8:47 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago The St. Margarets Bay Road exit of … Read More “Man has serious injuries after shooting in Halifax” »
Residents of a community near Wolfville, N.S., who are dealing with a massive rat infestation say they’re frustrated by the lack of action taken to get it under control. Natasha Banks says she first noticed rats on her White Rock property last fall, and the problem has only intensified since then. “They’ve been chewing my car, … Read More “Her neighbour is feeding rats, and she doesn’t know what to do” »
A Nova Scotia judge who has faced scrutiny over his comments and actions in a number of cases and has been harshly criticized by the province’s top court has been reprimanded, but he will not face a judicial council hearing that could have stripped him of his job. In a decision released Thursday, the majority … Read More “N.S. judge reprimanded for conduct had undiagnosed mental disorder, review says” »
A Kentville chiropractor has been charged with two additional counts of sexual assault. Philip Louis LaPierre, 72, is due in court in April to answer to the charges, Kentville Police Services said in a news release this week. Police said in the release that they began an investigation after they were contacted last October by someone who alleged … Read More “Nova Scotia chiropractor charged with two more counts of sexual assault” »
A Nova Scotia judge has convicted a 74-year-old Halifax-area man of a number of sex offences for abusing his daughter over three decades, beginning when she was a young teenager and lasting until her late 40s. Provincial court Judge Elizabeth Buckle issued her decision Wednesday, rejecting the denials of the father, calling some of his … Read More “Halifax-area man, 74, convicted of sex crimes after abusing daughter over 3 decades” »
Premier Tim Houston’s ninth sitting as premier — his longest since taking office — could foreshadow what the next three or four years will be like for him and his Progressive Conservative government. Traditionally, re-elected governments face stronger political headwinds after their inaugural terms. “I think second terms are always harder for governments,” said Lori Turnbull, who teaches political science … Read More “Houston government’s 2nd term is likely to be harder than the first” »
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