Storm reports A mix of heavy snow, freezing rain, and heavy rain came across the Maritimes Thursday. The most snow accumulated for parts of central and eastern New Brunswick as well as western Prince Edward Island with amounts of 10 to 30 cm. Several hours of a mix of freezing rain and ice pellets occurred … Read More “The next round of snow and rain arrives Sunday for the Maritimes” »
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s premier drew fire from both opposition leaders Friday after confirming he will be away from the legislature the week of March 18 to attend a hydrogen energy conference in Germany. Tim Houston told reporters that federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson asked him to be part of a “Team Canada approach” in … Read More “Nova Scotia opposition critical of premier’s upcoming trip during legislature sitting” »
In a few short months, tiny homes will be set up in Lower Sackville, N.S., where a homeless encampment was recently cleared. The community is also now home to a number of Pallet shelters, but some resident say they weren’t consulted. They’ve created a group, known as Safer Sackville Community Stakeholders, to ensure their voices … Read More “N.S. residents want voices heard as construction slated to begin on tiny home community” »
In his 11 years as head coach of the Dalhousie University men’s basketball team, Rick Plato has been uncommonly successful. Since joining the program in 2013, his teams have won seven of the last nine Atlantic University Sport championships. The Tigers have won a silver medal and a bronze medal at the nationals over that stretch. … Read More “How this former teacher preaching The Art of War built a university basketball dynasty” »
Halifax Regional Police has charged a 21-year-old woman in relation to a string of robberies across the city Thursday. Police say a suspect entered an Irving gas station on Robie Street and said they had a knife and demanded money around 4:50 a.m. A suspect matching the description from the Robie Street robbery later entered … Read More “Woman, 21, charged after string of robberies in Halifax” »
Halifax Regional Police violated the Charter rights of a teenager accused of an attack on two staff members at a suburban Halifax high school, says a Nova Scotia judge. But Elizabeth Buckle said Friday there are remedies available short of staying the charges against the youth. The teen is facing multiple charges, including two counts … Read More “C.P. Allen High School stabbing case heading to resolution” »
Police in Saint John, N.B., are looking for a man who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for allegedly breaching the conditions of his statutory release. An arrest warrant for 33-year-old Devlin O’Blenis was issued on Thursday. Police say O’Blenis was released from an institution in Quebec before failing to report to a community correctional … Read More “Saint John police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant” »
For the most part, people will be paying more for gas, but less for diesel at the pumps in the Maritimes. Nova Scotia In Nova Scotia, the price of regular self-serve gasoline in the Halifax-area increased by 3.3 cents per litre, bringing the new minimum price to 163.9 cents per litre. Cape Breton motorists are … Read More “The latest prices at the pumps in the Maritimes” »
When Josh Feaver opened his most recent power bill, he felt both stumped and defeated. The energy charges from Nova Scotia Power total $1,591.37 for the period spanning Dec. 13 to Feb. 14. That’s not including taxes or the additional $773.32 he still owes from his previous bill. Feaver said he’s on the brink of … Read More “These Nova Scotians got extreme power bills. They’re not alone” »
