Pictou Nursing Home Workers Vote for Strike Action
Long-term care workers at a Pictou, Nova Scotia nursing home have voted to authorize strike action. Learn about the implications for senior care in the region and what happens next.
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Dartmouth Community Fridge 10K Fundraiser Returns
The Dartmouth Community Fridge launches its third annual 10K in 10 days fundraiser to support food security initiatives in Nova Scotia. Learn how to contribute.
Taxpayer group urges N.S. government to curb spending
A taxpayer watchdog group calls on Nova Scotia Finance Minister John Lohr to rein in government spending. Learn about the growing concerns over provincial expenditures.
NSLC Opens Largest Dartmouth Location November 2025
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation unveils its biggest retail location in Dartmouth on November 17, 2025, marking a significant expansion in the province's retail landscape. Discover the details.
100 attend rally for Nova Scotia protected areas
Close to 100 conservation supporters gathered in Nova Scotia to demand enhanced protection for natural areas including West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. Join the movement.
Sudbury overdose deaths stabilize amid stimulant surge
New report reveals Sudbury's drug overdose deaths have stabilized but remain high, with stimulants now killing as many people as opioids. Learn about the concerning trends.
Search for Missing N.S. Children Jack and Lilly Sullivan
An extensive search was conducted in Nova Scotia's Pictou County for siblings Jack and Lilly Sullivan, missing since May 2025. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Mandatory drug treatment saved my life: former addict
A former fentanyl addict credits involuntary treatment with saving his life, as Canada debates implementing similar programs to address the opioid crisis.
Nova Scotia High School Hosts Special Olympics Soccer
Dozens participated in the Special Olympics Unified Sports Soccer Tournament at a Nova Scotia high school, celebrating inclusion and athletic achievement. Discover this heartwarming community event.
Search for Missing N.S. Children Sullivan Siblings Continues
Community search underway for Lilly Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, missing since May 2025 from Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia. Join the effort to bring them home.
Nova Scotia death reviews slammed for secrecy
Nova Scotia's first two individual death reviews face criticism over transparency failures. Learn about the concerns raised about accountability in the medical examiner's office.
New Child-Care Spaces Coming to Inverness and Canso
Nova Scotia government expands child-care access with new spaces in Inverness and Canso. Learn how this initiative supports families and early childhood development.
Fake Dilaudid pills suspected in fatal Nova Scotia overdose
Health officials warn about counterfeit Dilaudid pills circulating in Nova Scotia after suspected fatal overdose. Learn how to identify fake medications and protect yourself.
Federal investment to tackle opioid crisis in Elgin
The Canadian government announces new federal funding to strengthen community-led responses to the opioid crisis in Elgin County. Learn how this investment will save lives.
Major Fentanyl Seizure: $255K Drugs Confiscated in Grey Bruce
OPP makes one of Grey Bruce's largest fentanyl seizures, confiscating $255,000 worth of drugs in Wiarton. Learn about this significant drug enforcement operation and its impact on community safety.
Windsor University Students Combat Opioid Crisis
University of Windsor students take action against the opioid crisis by distributing naloxone kits and hosting training sessions on campus. Learn how young leaders are making a difference.
Record fentanyl seizure in Windsor saves lives
OPP and Windsor police seize record 46 kg of fentanyl - enough lethal doses to kill Windsor's population twice. Major drug trafficking network dismantled.
76 new child-care spaces for Middle Musquodoboit
Middle Musquodoboit welcomes 76 new licensed child-care spaces to address growing demand. The expansion promises enhanced early childhood education opportunities for Nova Scotia families.
NS Power Ordered to Settle Outstanding Supplier Payments
Nova Scotia's energy regulator directs NS Power to immediately resolve overdue payments to suppliers. Learn about the implications for Nova Scotia's energy sector and consumers.
Cape Breton shooter gets 10-year prison sentence
Nova Scotia Supreme Court sentences man to 10 years imprisonment for 2020 Cape Breton shooting. Read the full details of the sentencing and case background.
Nova Scotia RCMP seeks man with 20 charges in provincewide warrant
Nova Scotia RCMP has issued a provincewide warrant for Jason Sterling Carpenter, facing 20 criminal charges. The public is urged to report any sightings immediately to authorities.
Nova Scotia man charged with impaired driving after crash
A Nova Scotia man faces impaired driving charges after his Range Rover was discovered on its roof. RCMP continue to investigate the November incident.
N.S. RCMP Reinforces Winter Driving Safety Measures
Nova Scotia RCMP and Public Works officials emphasize winter driving safety as accidents increase. Learn crucial tips for safe winter travel in Atlantic Canada.
Serious Lunenburg County Collision: Two Critically Injured
Emergency crews rushed to a serious two-vehicle collision in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, leaving two people with life-threatening injuries. RCMP continue to investigate the crash that closed Highway 3.
Halifax mothers fight to save infant feeding clinic
Desperate Nova Scotia parents are pleading with the provincial government to keep the IWK Infant Feeding Clinic open, calling it an irreplaceable resource for struggling families.
Why clearing homeless encampments won't solve Nova Scotia's crisis
The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Association warns that dismantling homeless encampments without proper housing alternatives exacerbates the crisis. Experts call for sustainable solutions and increased affordable housing investment.
Fentanyl Flood: US-Canada Border Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how illegal border crossings between the U.S. and Canada are becoming major conduits for deadly fentanyl trafficking, overwhelming law enforcement and devastating communities.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
Hockey Tournament Raises $100K+ for Homeless in Dartmouth
Dartmouth's Alderney Landing hosted the 6th annual Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament, bringing together community and NHL alumni to raise critical funds for local charities fighting homelessness.
Nova Scotia family doctor shortage affects 158,902 residents
New data reveals Nova Scotia's healthcare crisis deepens as waitlist for family practices hits record high. Discover what this means for residents and the government's response.
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