Halifax, CA
43°
Partly Cloudy
6:54 am5:59 pm AST
Feels like: 39°F
Wind: 4mph WSW
Humidity: 73%
Pressure: 29.79"Hg
UV index: 0
6 pm7 pm8 pm9 pm10 pm
39°F
37°F
34°F
34°F
34°F
FriSatSunMonTue
36°F / 18°F
39°F / 34°F
39°F / 7°F
21°F / 9°F
28°F / 23°F

LATEST

News

Feds funding multi-million-dollar loan to help Mersey River Wind project

Leaders from all levels of government gathered on the southern shore of Nova Scotia to
News

Nova Scotia’s publishing industry latest target of budget cuts

Nova Scotia authors and publishers are calling out the Houston government after its latest budget
News

Province ends funding for Halifax student bus pass program

The provincial government has told Halifax it will no longer support a pilot project that

Leaders from all levels of government gathered on the southern shore of Nova Scotia to announce a multi-million-dollar loan to help a renewable energy project expected to bring jobs and lower electricity costs.

The federal government is loaning the development $206 million from the Canada Infrastructure Bank. It will help construct the 33 wind turbines and grid network needed to bring the energy from the Mersey River Wind project to households across the province.

When completed, the project will supply 148.5 megawatts of zero-emission electricity.

“It means enough.

BUSINESS

Latest Business News From Around the World
By / on Feb 26, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — A rare outbreak of infant botulism that sickened dozens of babies who drank recalled ByHeart formula is over, with no new cases.

By / on Feb 26, 2026

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to give a speech in Toronto today laying out his views on Canada’s relationship with the United States.

Poilievre.

Business

A children’s hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton and hopes to transform pediatric

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton’s name might inspire full-throated sing-a-longs to her working woman’s anthem “9
Business

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up nearly 200 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength
Business

US moves to cut off a Swiss bank over alleged Iran and Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is moving to sever a small Swiss bank from access to the
Business

HanesBrands deal helps Gildan Activewear Q4 net sales rise 31 per cent

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. raised its dividend and reported its fourth-quarter net sales jumped more than

Press Release

Press Release

Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association Announces Strategic Partnership with Joseph Gunnar & Co.

Palm Beach, FL – February 18, 2026 – The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association (PBHFA)
Press Release

Blockchain DMD Diamond Analyzes Zero-Knowledge Technologies: Competition or Basis for Synergy?

Laßnitzhöhe, Austria – February 17, 2026–In an era where the crypto industry is focused on
Press Release

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) partnered with News Media Group to Broadcast “The Path of Hope” that Follows

The Satellite Media Tour Connected International Conservation Leadership with Millions of Viewers Across Local and
Press Release

NATCASH Accelerates Financial Inclusion and Digital Remittances in Haiti

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – February 2026 – Natcash, the e-wallet platform developed by National Telecom S.A. (NATCOM), continues to solidify its pivotal role in Haiti’s digital
Press Release

KoreInside Selects Marketing Maven Public Relations, Inc. as Agency of

KoreInside, The First Secure Online Infrastructure for Private Capital Markets to Manage All Capital Market Activities, Names Award-Winning, Bicoastal PR Firm, Marketing Maven, as AOR
Press Release

Lifestyle Expert Chassie Post and News Media Group Reveal the

Top Brands Join Nationwide Media Tour to Help Viewers Master Budgets, Reclaim their Space and Stay Healthy with Essentials Designed to Sustain New Year Momentum.
Press Release

DeepVest Launches AdvisorLab to Accelerate Client Acquisition for Financial Advisors

SARASOTA, FL – January 29, 2026– DeepVest, the AI-powered investment platform for financial advisors, today launched AdvisorLab, a suite of prospecting tools that dramatically accelerates
Press Release

DeepVest Launches AdvisorLab to Accelerate Client Acquisition for Financial Advisors

SARASOTA, FL – January 29, 2026– DeepVest, the AI-powered investment platform for financial advisors, today launched AdvisorLab, a suite of prospecting tools that dramatically accelerates the client acquisition process by automating portfolio analysis and proposal generation. AdvisorLab enables advisors to
Press Release

Giving football what belongs to football: Ten Years of transformative

Alejandro Domínguez’s tenure as president of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) reached its tenth anniversary on January 26, 2026, a period of profound changes in the organization of regional football, guided by the principle of “reinvesting in football what
Press Release

NATCOM Enters 2026 with a Strong Focus on Digital Finance

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – January 2026 – National Telecom S.A. (NATCOM) enters 2026 with a strategic focus on expanding its digital financial ecosystem, strengthening cross-border connectivity, and reinforcing its leadership in Haiti’s digital economy. Building on a year marked by significant
Press Release

Lawrence Welk Jr., son of late renowned bandleader, seeks $30

Plaintiff’s attorney Jordan Matthews, of Holtz Matthews LLP, is available for interviews. Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 – Driven by greed and ego, the son of the late renowned bandleader, Lawrence Welk, was illegally ousted as CEO and chairman
News

Feds funding multi-million-dollar loan to help Mersey River Wind project

Leaders from all levels of government gathered on the southern shore of Nova Scotia to
News

Feds funding multi-million-dollar loan to help Mersey River Wind project

Leaders from all levels of government gathered on the southern shore of Nova Scotia to
News

Feds funding multi-million-dollar loan to help Mersey River Wind project

Leaders from all levels of government gathered on the southern shore of Nova Scotia to

Finance

Finance

If you can’t beat the market, you’d better hope it tanks

Investment professionals rarely outperform in a bull market. If you want stock picking to
Finance

‘I have a legal and a moral question’: My dad left when I was 9,

“After the divorce was finalized, he and his partner moved out of state to
Finance

After 46 years working, I’m not retiring — instead, I take a vacation every month.

“I’ve owned my own company for the last 15 years. It’s worth $8.5 million.”
Finance

The S&P 500 is caught in an extremely narrow trading range. What’s happening beneath the

Software stocks have sunk. Defensive names, including consumer-staples stocks like Walmart and Costco, have

Finance

Finance

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen pulls his $8.5 million California bachelor pad off the market

Allen had listed the home in December, but pulled it from the market after
Finance

The one market where volatility is rising even as stocks surge

In South Korea, its version of the VIX volatility index has soared along with
Finance

As romance with Jennifer Aniston heats up, boyfriend Jim Curtis lists N.Y. apartment for $1.5

Jim Curtis’ listing of the New York apartment suggests he may be preparing to
Finance

‘I’m worried about cash flow’: I’m 71 with a $2.7 million IRA and $470K in

“My home is paid for and has an estimated value of $700,000.”

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Crypto News Today, February 4: Down Again, Thanks Crypto! BTC USD Fell to $72K Before The Snapping Back, ETH 25%

Reading most crypto news headlines is depressing today. BTC USD briefly tagged a 15-month low under $73,000 before snapping back above $76,000, while ETH USD
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Dump Pauses With End of US Shutdown: Relief or Dead Cat Bounce?

Crypto prices stopped their fall after the US House passed a funding deal that reopened the government. Bitcoin briefly sank to $72,800 before climbing back
Cryptocurrency

BitMine Buys More ETH While Sitting on a $6B Paper Loss

BitMine Immersion Technologies added more ethereum last week, even though its existing stash sits deep in the red. ETH slid to around $2,280 (-2.5%), well
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin ETF losses hit $7B as price risks $65K, MSTR cushioned

Bitcoin reportedly pushed US spot ETF holders into $7 billion in paper losses after sliding below $80,000. Bitcoin USD briefly traded near $74,600 before bouncing
Cryptocurrency

Polymarket Bets Say Bitcoin Has 72% Odds of Breaking $65K

Polymarket traders are currently pricing a 72% chance that Bitcoin trades below $65,000 in 2026 after a sharp sell-off over the weekend. Bitcoin briefly dipped
Cryptocurrency

Solana Recovers Above $125 as Traders Watch Key Levels

Solana climbed back above $125 after weeks of selling pressure, and traders treated the move as more than a quick bounce. Since then, SOL has
Cryptocurrency

Santiment Flags XRP and Ethereum as Undervalued After Pullback

Understandably, one must be “strong-willed” to buy Ethereum, XRP, or any top-10 altcoin looking at prevailing market conditions. The past few weeks have been brutal
Cryptocurrency

Powell Pushes Back on DOJ Subpoenas, Cites Fed Independence

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke out against recent subpoenas from the Department of Justice, calling them a political move that could threaten the Fed’s
Cryptocurrency

The Real ‘Uptober’ for Bitcoin May Start in February

Bitcoin’s famous “Uptober” rally may be late to the party this cycle. Data tracked by market analysts shows that February has quietly delivered stronger and

SPORTS

Exclusive

Nova Scotia’s new group of emergency volunteers put to the test in the last year

Halifax Daily Less than a year after it was established, Nova Scotia’s new emergency corps
Exclusive

Halifax Forum supporter calls mayor’s idea to pause redevelopment plan a ‘shock’

Halifax Daily The future of the Halifax Forum is in question after the mayor said
World

UN Security Council condemns the latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens

Halifax Daily ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. Security Council strongly condemned the latest surge in
World

Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final walk-off and chaos

Halifax Daily CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Africa’s soccer body issued fines worth more
Education

Italy revives policy of failing badly behaved pupils to ‘bring back respect’

Halifax Daily ‘Grades for conduct’, similar to a law introduced by Mussolini, aims to tackle
Politics

North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, U.S. confirms

Halifax Daily North Korea has sent troops to Russia, the United States said Wednesday, its first public