Ethereum is set to activate its Fusaka upgrade on December 3, a move that marks another step in the network’s effort to improve performance, security, long-term stability, and the Ethereum price outlook. Core developers say the update focuses on making the network faster and more reliable for wallets, decentralized apps, and Layer-2 systems that handle […]
The provincial government says amendments to nursing regulations will allow Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to practice in Nova Scotia. The amendments will enable registration and licensing while establishing the scope of care for RPNs. The nurses will be regulated by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. “This is about expanding the roles that can support […]
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for a wintry wet storm heading to Halifax Regional Municipality. A mix of snow, but mostly rain, will dampen the city on Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday. “Based on current guidance, for the city and the coast, this is looking like mainly a rain event with minimal […]
One man remains in police custody facing 10 child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences following a report of mischief in Eskasoni. RCMP responded to a report of a man causing mischief at a residence on Nov. 19. Upon arrival, police say officers learned a man had attempted to gain entry to the residence to […]
One man has been charged with second-degree murder following an investigation into the death of a Halifax man. Shortly after 11 a.m. on Nov. 26, police responded to a report of a man injured in the 2400 block of Gottingen St. in Halifax. The victim was transported to hospital, where he died of his injuries. […]
A man is safely in the custody of Halifax RCMP following firearm reports in the Enfield area. Shortly after 11 a.m., RCMP responded to reports of a man with a firearm in the 100 block of Oldham Road. At the time, police said there had been no reports of shots fired. Police said the suspect […]
Almost a year later, RCMP officers have tracked down a suspect who they believe was involved in a hit-and-run in Digby County. In January 2024, at about 3 p.m., Mounties were called to reports of a crash between an ATV and a pickup truck on Patrice Road in Church Point. Police said the black GMC […]
More good news at the pumps for the second time this week. Prices have dropped after the Nova Scotia Energy Board made its weekly adjustment at midnight on Friday. The cost of a litre of regular self-serve gasoline is down 6.1 cents to 139.0. Diesel has also dropped 6.5 cents to 166.1. It’s the second […]
Members of Colleen Jones’ family displayed one of her curling jackets in a suite at Scotiabank Centre during the women’s semifinal at the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials on Thursday. Jones, a six-time national women’s champion, died Tuesday at age 65. She wore the blue and white Nova Scotia jacket at the 2011 Canadian senior curling […]
TORONTO — Ontario’s auditor general is set to release her annual report today, with a major focus on health care. Shelley Spence’s office is publishing five audits, along with its annual reviews of government advertising and the government’s responsibilities under the Environmental Bill of Rights. Three of the audits are on health care, including examining […]