Weather warnings in effect as snow, rain and wind in forecast for Atlantic Canada
A messy mix of heavy snow, rain and wind was forecast to hit much of Atlantic Canada, prompting special weather statements for much of the region.
B.C., Alberta among provinces seeing largest drops in homicides: report
British Columbia and Alberta are among the provinces across Canada that saw the largest drops in homicides for 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
N.S. couple grieves baby after ‘traumatic’ birth, calls for more sympathetic care
A Yarmouth couple is calling for change after losing their baby in a traumatic early birth. They say they would like to see more sympathy for parents of micro-preemies.
Teen receives four years in custody for fatal stabbing of Halifax high school student
The 16-year-old accused, who was 14 at the time of the attack, received the maximum sentence under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
1st major winter snowstorm set to hit Nova Scotia, New Brunswick this week
Environment Canada is forecasting the first major snowfall for Nova Scotia and parts of New Brunswick this week as special weather statements are in effect for both provinces.
N.S. open to conversations about projects on protected land, minister says
The comments by Natural Resources Minister Kim Masland on Thursday drew criticism from the Opposition, who said she appeared to be talking out of both sides of her mouth.
N.S. man faces child sex abuse, exploitation material charges
Nova Scotia RCMP say a 21-year-old man faces multiple child sexual abuse charges after he was arrested earlier this month when trying to enter a home.
New Brunswick parent concerned new religious accommodation policy will alienate students
The approval would be needed for access to a prayer room, fasting or missing school for religious reasons within the Francophone South School District.
RCMP arrest suspect in Enfield, lifting N.S. shelter-in-place order
RCMP arrested a man in Enfield on Saturday, ending a shelter in place order that had warned residents to stay indoors as police searched for an armed and dangerous suspect.
‘Bloody Good Drag’ aims to increase blood donations and highlight N.S. drag artists
In September 2022, Canadian Blood Services eliminated screening questions about sexual orientation and replaced them with sexual behaviour questions that apply to all donors.