
The Gift of a Lifetime: How One Device Can Save Mothers and Babies at South Shore Regional Hospital
Introduction Every day, families across Nova Scotia welcome new life at South Shore Regional Hospital. For most, it's a moment of pure joy, a celebration of hope, love, and new beginnings. But for some, unexpected complications can threaten the lives of mothers and their newborns. In these critical moments, the differe...
Dec 02, 2025

Premier defends cannabis crackdown, citing concerns over potency and unregulated products
Premier Tim Houston is defending the province's decision to crack down on illegal cannabis operations, saying the move is driven by growing concerns over product safety, potency, and the lack of regulation in Nova Scotia's unlicensed market. Houston says the province has seen a sharp increase in illegal cannabis storef...
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Free Bridgewater Transit rides every Weekend and Dec 29th-31st in December. - Dates added!
Dates have been added to the Free Bridgewater Transit rides. Thanks to the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce, you can use Bridgewater Transit for free weekends (Saturday and Sunday's) in December and also Dec 29th-31st! Transit will be FREE on: December 20 & 21 December 27 & 28 December 29-31
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Campaign to help youth recognize signs of gender-based violence
A new awareness campaign to help youth in Nova Scotia recognize the warning signs of gender-based violence in relationships. The province says it is for young people aged 12-20 and includes a website that has information and resources. "This campaign brings awareness to the red flags like manipulation, jealousy an...
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Blow-up Santas back in Halifax-area community for charity
Dozens and dozens of 12-feet blow-up Santas are lined up in a Halifax-area neighborhood for the third year in a row, in an effort to bring some Christmas cheer while raising money for Feed Nova Scotia. Meagan Boudreau is one of number of residents of Colby South - Colby 'North' over the holidays - who helps organize an...
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N.S. announces plans for 1,400 new housing units
Work to build more than 1,400 new housing units across Nova Scotia is set to begin, with the majority of the development planned for the Shannon Park area of Dartmouth. The Province and the federal government announced $300 million in joint funding to support the construction of 1,430 new homes, including 930 units at ...
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Snowy start to week for most of Nova Scotia
Most of Nova Scotia is waking up with fresh snow on the ground on Monday morning. Throughout Sunday, around 10 centimetres fell, which has led to some cancellations and concerns with road conditions for the start of the week. As the snowfall was prolonged throughout Sunday into Monday morning, major highways and main s...
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Heavy snow, strong winds expected across eastern N.S.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to several regions of Nova Scotia, according to Environment Canada. In a Winter Storm Warning issued early Sunday, the agency said conditions are expected to deteriorate in Victoria, Inverness, Antigonish and Pictou counties, as well as northern Colchester...
Dec 14, 2025

Tampering with propane tanks and theft: Halifax businesses face hardships before holidays
Several stores and restaurants in Halifax are wrestling with some hardships ahead of the holiday season. The Chick 'N Chill restaurant in Dartmouth is afraid for the safety of their employees. Their propane tank was tampered with a few months ago, and the whole restaurant smelled like propane. On Tuesday, it happened a...
Dec 12, 2025

Strict party voting may have pushed Liberal MP across floor: political scientist
Federal MP Michael Ma may have crossed the floor to gain some voting freedom, according to a political expert. MP Michael Ma left the Conservatives in favour of the Liberals. At the time, Ma said he felt Ma may have wanted to support Liberal policy without crossing the floor, but the Conservatives may not have let him,...
Dec 12, 2025








