Nova Scotia Parks says Portuguese man o’ war have been spotted on Atlantic coastal beaches recently. One of the sightings was at Lawrencetown Beach, a popular area for surfers east of Dartmouth. A post from Nova Scotia Parks on Wednesday says Portuguese man o’ war are relatively common this time of year along the South … Read More “Portuguese man o’ war seen on coastal beaches: Nova Scotia Parks” »
A suspected shark sighting caused a popular Nova Scotia beach to close temporarily Thursday. The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service said the sighting happened around 10:30 a.m. at Rissers Beach along the South Shore. The water was cleared for a couple hours while lifeguards watched for anymore sightings. People were able to resume swimming around 1 … Read More “Possible shark sighting temporarily closes popular Maritime beach” »
Preacher-turned-politician Gary Burrill has announced he will sit out the next election rather than try to keep his seat as the MLA for Halifax Chebucto. Not surprisingly, the 70-year-old United Church minister drew from a well-known section of the Bible — Ecclesiastes — to explain his decision to leave political life. “To everything there is a … Read More “Former NDP leader Gary Burrill will not run for re-election” »
A shelter in place order issued in Fredericton Thursday has been lifted. A person has been arrested and is in custody after an hours-long operation in the area of Wallace Avenue, Oak Avenue, Park Street and Maple Street, according to a social media post by the Fredericton Police Force. “Police remain on scene as the … Read More “‘Shelter in place’ order lifted in Fredericton, man arrested” »
The Fredericton Police Force is asking residents on Wallace Avenue, Oak Avenue, Park Street and Maple Street to “shelter in place” Thursday afternoon. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter), Fredericton police started an ongoing operation in the area around 2:52 p.m. “We are asking the public for their cooperation in avoiding the area … Read More “Fredericton police ask some residents to ‘shelter in place’ during operation” »
The death of a humpback whale found in the Stewiacke River on Thursday and other recent whale sightings are raising questions about climate change. “I think that sits in the back of everybody’s minds when we’re starting to see species in weird places or even other species that are not normally here,” said Tonya Wimmer, the … Read More “Death of humpback whale in Nova Scotia river raises climate change questions” »
Children and youth who need help for an addiction or mental health issue could have access to a new clinic in Dartmouth by the fall. An IWK Health Centre staff of roughly 40 people will provide mental health and addictions services in Mic Mac Mall in an expanded space that used to be home to a Winners store. Maureen … Read More “IWK plans to open new mental health and addictions clinic at Mic Mac Mall” »
The RCMP continues to search for a 36-year-old Wentworth, N.S., man wanted on two provincewide arrest warrants. Around 6:30 p.m. on June 13, Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a truck and an ATV in the 1200 block of Pugwash River Road in Pugwash River. A 30-year-old … Read More “N.S. RCMP continue to search for man wanted on 2 provincewide warrants” »
LENNOX ISLAND, P.E.I. – The government of Canada and Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq First Nations announced an agreement on Thursday to turn a pristine chain of islands with sacred cultural significance into a national park reserve. Lennox Island First Nation Chief Darlene Bernard said she’s thrilled about the agreement, which will ensure the protection of … Read More “P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi’kmaq land” »
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to avoid swimming at two Dartmouth, N.S., beaches due to high bacteria levels in the water. The municipality says a recreational water quality advisory is in effect at Birch Cove Beach and Shubie Park Beach until further notice. While the water quality advisory is in effect, use of … Read More “Municipality warns residents to avoid swimming at 2 Dartmouth, N.S., beaches due to high bacteria levels” »
