Day: May 11, 2024

A new exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 marks 25 years since Kosovar refugees fleeing war arrived in Canada. The exhibit holds special significance for Arta Rexhepi of Dartmouth, N.S. She was 13 when she came to Canada as a Kosovar refugee. Rexhepi has created a documentary about the refugee experience that will be screened at … Read More “Halifax exhibit commemorates 25 years since the arrival of refugees from the war in Kosovo” »

As the weekend comes around, so do new movies to the box office, and this week there are a number of films to keep an eye out for. CTV film critic Richard Crouse predicts the new “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” will beat out the recent big hit “Fall Guy” in ticket sales … Read More “CTV film critic gives his thoughts on the newest releases hitting the screen” »

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Stories of pregnancy, birth, loss and trauma are stitched into a community quilt that celebrates honest and raw perinatal journeys. A documentary by Caroline Hillier, on Carole Rankin and Connecting Threads.

Police in Shelburne, N.S., have charged a woman with attempted murder after an altercation led to a woman being stabbed on Friday. Police say they responded to a report of a stabbing near the 100 block of King Street at around 10 p.m., where they were met by a group of men outside a nearby … Read More “Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing: N.S. RCMP” »

Nova Scotia·Photos The northern lights made a rare appearance across Nova Scotia and most of Atlantic Canada on Friday night. Normally restricted to more northern regions, the phenomenon could be seen in the skies across Canada on Friday. Recent solar activity leads to unusual sighting for area CBC News · Posted: May 11, 2024 1:14 PM … Read More “Northern lights paint spectacular picture in Nova Scotia sky” »

Nova Scotia A 26-year-old Welshtown, N.S., woman was sent to hospital Friday night with serious injuries after a stabbing in Shelburne, N.S. Woman, 31, charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault CBC News · Posted: May 11, 2024 12:39 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago A 26-year-old Welshtown, N.S., woman was sent to hospital … Read More “Shelburne stabbing sends woman, 26, to hospital with serious injuries” »

One man had to be airlifted to the hospital after a serious collision in Cambridge, N.S., Friday afternoon. Kings District RCMP says they responded to the report of the two-vehicle crash on Prospect Road with fire services and EHS at around 11:10 a.m. In a Saturday news release, police say a Volkswagen Passat and dump … Read More “Man airlifted to hospital after serious collision in N.S.: RCMP” »

18 minutes ago News Duration 3:56 Author and history buff Cynthia Henry still has elaborate decorations, like gargoyles and chandeliers, that were saved from Halifax’s Capitol Theatre before it was torn down in 1974. It operated for 44 years at the corner of Barrington Street and Spring Garden Road. Adblock test (Why?)

A member of the Fisheries Department’s marine planning group was publicly challenged in Nova Scotia this week to guarantee marine protected areas will not harm the region’s inshore lobster fishery. Marty King appeared Thursday before Argyle municipal council in southwestern Nova Scotia where several areas are under consideration for protection. His appearance followed the release of DFO’s marine conservation network plan … Read More “DFO seeks to reassure fishermen after ‘scary’ map released of potential protected areas” »

A memorandum of understanding expected to be signed between Nova Scotia, its capital city and the Port of Halifax will help meet the growing demand for modern transportation links and housing, according to the provincial government. Few details have been released about the MOU, including how it will achieve those goals. Public Works Minister Kim Masland was … Read More “Province, HRM and Port of Halifax discussing land swaps” »