EverWind’s massive Nova Scotia wind farm faces environmental review delay

Environment Minister Timothy Halman declined to approve EverWind's environmental assessment for its proposed Harbour Hills windfarm in Guysborough County. According to the Department of Environment and Climate Change the registration document "was insufficient to make a decision on the project." EverWind was given a year to provide more studies on the flora and fauna of the development area.

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Renting in Halifax? What tenants need to know about leases, rent and evictions

Dalhousie Legal Aid expert says the key is knowing your rights as a tenant.

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Royal Canadian Navy member faces April 2027 trial in Dartmouth on charges of molesting child

A member of the Canadian military will stand trial in Dartmouth provincial court next spring on charges of sexually abusing a child.

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Halifax e-scooter rules explained: Where you can ride and who enforces them

You can add Diane Wile-Brumm's voice to those asking for stricter enforcement of e-scooter regulations in Nova Scotia.

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Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia

Alan Syliboy, who lives and works in Millbrook, is one of 10 individuals appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia this year.

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‘My heart is very, very full’: 1,000-km run supporting Feed NS ends in Shelburne County

There was a celebration at the finish of a 1,000-km run from the Cape North Lighthouse in Cape Breton to the Baccaro Lighthouse on Aug. 18.

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Nova Scotia government employees brace as another department gives layoff notices to staff

NSGEU president said the cuts are "ruining lives for people," and called on the premier to reconsider

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Morse purchases Bargain Harley’s; plans to build on Moody brothers' legacy

Logan Morse has been learning a lot about Bargain Harley’s since purchasing the landmark Berwick business from the Moody brothers on Aug. 4.

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Quarry application raises water supply concerns for Brooklyn Road residents

Brooklyn Road residents in Annapolis County are concerned about a proposed quarry, especially over potential impacts on area water supplies.

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Man dead after three-vehicle crash in Lunenburg County

A Chevy Spark collided with a compact car and then a pickup truck in Lunenburg County Wednesday, leaving one man dead.

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Small but mighty, Halifax ranks No. 2 as emerging North American tech hub

N.S. capital ranks second among the 25 up-and-coming tech-talent markets in North America, according to CBRE 2026 Scoring Tech Talent report

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Halifax fire department introduces new false alarm fee after thousands of faulty calls

After 16,700 false alarms since 2023, HRM is introducing a new fee to make residents take accountability for faulty calls.

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Man's body found in load of material dumped at Halifax recycling centre

The 50-year-old man was found at the recycling facility on Chain Lake Drive Wednesday morning. The death is not believed to be criminal

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Former Halifax firefighter who secretly recorded common-law wife granted early end to probation despite victim’s objections

A former Halifax firefighter who secretly recorded intimate videos of his common-law wife has had his probation order terminated early.

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Renting in Halifax? What tenants need to know about leases, rent and evictions

Dalhousie Legal Aid expert says the key is knowing your rights as a tenant.

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EverWind’s massive Nova Scotia wind farm faces environmental review delay

Environment Minister Timothy Halman declined to approve EverWind's environmental assessment for its proposed Harbour Hills windfarm in Guysborough County. According to the Department of Environment and Climate Change the registration document "was insufficient to make a decision on the project." EverWind was given a year to provide more studies on the flora and fauna of the development area.

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Halifax e-scooter rules explained: Where you can ride and who enforces them

You can add Diane Wile-Brumm's voice to those asking for stricter enforcement of e-scooter regulations in Nova Scotia.

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Young man gets jail time, probation for stabbing at McDonald's restaurant in Halifax

Brennan Jonas William Herdman has been sentenced to one year in jail, followed by probation, for a stabbing at a Halifax fast-food restaurant last winter.

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Nova Scotia Energy Minister Marco MacLeod knew rap songs were online before entering politics, didn't tell PC caucus

The Energy minister said he will be continuing in his role as MLA and minister despite recent backlash.

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Halifax sunshine list: Who made more than $100,000 working for city hall this year?

Top earner is a police constable who is injured and received over $600k in benefits

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Halifax fire department introduces new false alarm fee after thousands of faulty calls

After 16,700 false alarms since 2023, HRM is introducing a new fee to make residents take accountability for faulty calls.

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Former Halifax firefighter who secretly recorded common-law wife granted early end to probation despite victim’s objections

A former Halifax firefighter who secretly recorded intimate videos of his common-law wife has had his probation order terminated early.

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Nova Scotia willing to put American alcohol back on shelves if new trade deal goes through, Houston says

The prime minister has asked provinces who have pulled American booze to start selling it again if a new trade deal is approved.

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Man dead after three-vehicle crash in Lunenburg County

A Chevy Spark collided with a compact car and then a pickup truck in Lunenburg County Wednesday, leaving one man dead.

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New Glasgow shelter at centre of growing fight over homelessness, addiction and neighbourhood safety

Brett Gray, who lives across from the shelter, said he regularly finds needles left in his yard and can't let his six year old or three year old play outside. "I'm running out of things to tell them when they ask me why that guy's sticking a needle in his leg, why that guy's passed out in the street," said Gray.

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Man's body found in load of material dumped at Halifax recycling centre

The 50-year-old man was found at the recycling facility on Chain Lake Drive Wednesday morning. The death is not believed to be criminal

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Halifax’s Upward Mobility Kitchen launches 'Fill the Fridge' to fight food insecurity

The air is fragrant with garlic, the sting of onions, and the bright zip of peeled carrots at Upward Mobility Kitchen’s industrial space.

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Halifax sunshine list: Who made more than $100,000 working for city hall this year?

Top earner is a police constable who is injured and received over $600k in benefits

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Nova Scotia Energy Minister Marco MacLeod knew rap songs were online before entering politics, didn't tell PC caucus

The Energy minister said he will be continuing in his role as MLA and minister despite recent backlash.

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