Nova Scotia says it’s making the ‘biggest increase’ to its minimum wage ever
Labour Minister Nolan Young made the declaration in a news release Wednesday, which revealed the rate will increase $1.30 in 2025 through two hikes on April 1 and Oct. 1.
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 […]
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.
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.
Medical distress calls lead to 2 homicides in Colchester County, N.S.: RCMP
RCMP say a 25-year-old Pictou Landing First Nation man died on Dec. 21 and a 27-year-old man from Truro was reported dead the following day.