NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — What began as a childhood hobby more than six decades ago has led to what might be Africa’s largest butterfly collection in a suburb of Kenya’s capital. Steve Collins, 74, was born and raised in western Kenya. By the age of 5, he was fascinated by butterflies and started building a […]
A 29-year-old man from Hammonds Plains is in custody after a series of events involving a motor vehicle crash and an attempted car theft. On December 28, around 1:15 p.m., RCMP officers from the Halifax Regional Detachment, with assistance from Halifax Regional Police, responded to a crash at Larry Uteck Blvd. and Hammonds Plains Rd. […]
The Halifax Mooseheads were back to work Saturday night as they travelled up to Bathurst to take on the Titan, beginning their second half of the QMJHL season. Before the holiday break the team recorded an 11-15-5 standing. The Mooseheads took an early blow. Veteran Braeden MacPhee was handed a game misconduct only 4:12 into […]
The weather in Halifax is predicted to cooperate with those looking to let loose a bit to ring in the New Year. Environment Canada forecasts a high of 8 C with a slight chance of showers during the day, reaching a low of -3 C with cloudy period overnight. Those looking to enjoy the fireworks […]
As Haligonians prepare to ring in the New Year, the municipality is reminding individuals how to observe and participate in fireworks displays safely and responsibly. HRM does not have a specific fireworks By-law, but the municipality’s Respecting Noise By-law restricts when fireworks can be used. Fireworks are permitted on Canada Day, Natal Day and New […]
Halifax Regional Police have opened an investigation into the sudden death of a man on the afternoon of Dec. 26 in Dartmouth. At approximately 4:20 p.m., police responded to a call to the Geary St. area where a 56-year-old man was located deceased inside a tent. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is conducting an […]
Like a scene from a holiday rom-com, many gawk at the picturesque ideal of skating on a crystal clear frozen lake, weaving back and forth as flurries begin to fall from the sky. While the tranquility of the scene may be tempting for many, warmer winter temperatures have caused unpredictable ice thickness, making skating on […]
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has sparked a seismic shift in the cryptocurrency landscape, ushering in what many are calling a “golden era” for digital assets. With Bitcoin soaring past $100,000 and pro-crypto policies on the horizon, the industry is poised for unprecedented growth. But this newfound optimism comes with questions about regulation, […]
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said that his government currently lacks sufficient information to decide whether to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve. Speaking on 26 December 2024, Ishiba addressed questions about whether Japan would follow other countries, such as the US, in considering Bitcoin as part of its reserves. He stated that the government […]
The soon-to-be-launched RCO Finance (RCOF) platform managed to sell over 50% of its presale token supply despite significant crypto market pullbacks that we’ve seen with Bitcoin, or meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe (PEPE). PEPE Surges 15% As Investor Interest Grows Amid Market Volatility PEPE, which finished the week with a strong 15% […]