Halifax Regional Police have charged a man with stunting after going 57 km/h over the posted speed limit. On Monday at roughly 11 a.m., an officer caught a vehicle speeding on Joseph Howe Drive and clocked the driver at 107 km/h in a 50 zone. Police say a 33-year-old man from Halifax was ticketed for […]
Police in Halifax say an officer was taken to hospital after allegedly being struck by a man driving an ATV over the weekend. Halifax Regional Police say at about 3 a.m. Saturday, an officer saw three ATVs being driven dangerously in the area of Dentith Road and Herring Cove Road. “When the officer approached one […]
There will be plenty of snow for Santa’s sleigh in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick this year. A special weather statement remains in effect for HRM on Tuesday as a Christmas Eve storm moves through the region. Environment Canada says the city and areas to the north of Halifax could see upwards of 20 cm […]
It’s almost time for chestnuts roasting on an open fire, just make sure that fire is contained. With a ramp up in home heating to beat the cold, oven and other kitchen appliances to cook a feast and candles to set the holiday mood, the risks of fires around the holidays increases. “As you and […]
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Lahai Makieu struck the bamboo with a machete until it cracked and fell. Balancing on his crutch, he reached to pick it up. But colleagues pulled the bamboo’s other end, and he tumbled into the dense grass. “They forgot I had one leg,” the 45-year-old said, laughing. The trainer at […]
DALLAS (AP) — Parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas were under severe weather watches early Friday as the National Weather Service predicted a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes to the region. “Heavy showers and thunderstorms continue to race across Louisiana and the Gulf waters at […]
NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh, officials said Friday, as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program. Officials canceled all cultural and entertainment events for the week, with government buildings […]
NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh, officials said Friday, as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program. Officials canceled all cultural and entertainment events for the week, with government buildings […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly has voted to impeach the country’s acting leader, Han Duck-soo. The assembly approved the impeachment motion in a 192-0 vote on Friday. Governing party lawmakers boycotted the vote. Han, the No. 2 official in South Korea, has been the caretaker leader after President Yoon Suk […]
A woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by two drivers in Cole Harbour last week. The Mounties say at 8:20 p.m. on Nov. 22, the 30-year-old Dartmouth woman was hit by a Subaru while crossing from Cole Harbour Road to Portland Street. Police say the pedestrian had the right of way. According to the […]