More desserts linked to salmonella probe of mini pastries recalled
The CFIA says its investigation into mini pastries linked to a salmonella outbreak has led to the recall of more desserts made by the same manufacturer in Italy.
‘A crime scene’: 3 hospital workers hurt by patient at Halifax emergency room
Three employees at the QEII Emergency and Trauma Centre in Halifax were hurt by a patient Wednesday in what Nova Scotia’s health minister is calling a “serious incident.”
Nova Scotia cleanup plan further delays the removal of toxic sludge from First Nation
A councillor with Pictou Landing First Nation in Nova Scotia says a cleanup plan approved by Ottawa will mean further delays in the removal of contaminated sludge that been a scourge on his community for decades. Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault on Friday gave the Nova Scotia government the go-ahead for the remediation of Boat […]
Man charged with impaired driving causing death after pedestrian hit in crosswalk
The driver who hit and killed a 21-year-old woman this week was fleeing the scene of another crash, according to Halifax police. The woman was in a marked crosswalk at the time. First responders were called to the area of Robie Street and Veterans Memorial Lane — in the area of the QEII hospital — at around […]
Man found dead in Dartmouth tent encampment site on Boxing Day
Halifax Regional Police are investigating the death of a man in Dartmouth who was found in a tent in a designated encampment site.
Runway at Halifax airport resumes regular operations after airplane landing incident
The cause of the incident is unknown and pending investigation.
‘We need new leadership’: Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau’s resignation
The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as party leader in a letter expressing “deep concern” about the future of government.
Halifax Thunderbirds player suspended by team after video shows fans attacked in Colorado
A Halifax lacrosse player has been suspended by his team, as video of a violent altercation between him and spectators at a game last week makes the rounds on social media.
Quebec doing better at retaining immigrants, Atlantic Canada still struggling
Immigrants are increasingly choosing to stay in Quebec, according to a new report from Statistics Canada, but the same isn’t true in the Atlantic region.
Snow forecast through Christmas Eve for parts of the Maritimes
Parts of the Maritimes that were hit by a weekend snowstorm are in for more of the white stuff this Christmas Eve.