The non-profit group planning a whale sanctuary in Wine Harbour, N.S., held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to mark the beginning of what’s promised to be a haven for whales retired from marine theme parks. It’s illegal to keep cetaceans in captivity for human entertainment in more than a dozen countries, including Canada, and it’s hoped…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 19, 2026 2:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Four people have been rescued from a fishing boat that caught fire in the Bay of Fundy. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada identified the vessel as the Ocean Otter, saying the fire…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 17, 2026 3:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A judge has handed a Nova Scotia man a conditional discharge after he was convicted of hacking into a provincial government employee’s social media account and posting an antisemitic message that led to…
In a tree-shaded section of Camp Hill Cemetery in Halifax, a stone grave marker lies flush with the ground, strewn with dirt and ringed by dandelions. It bears an intriguing inscription: “Jennie Dill, 1897-1942. Wife of Sgt. W.T. Tarbox. Famous Hiker from Coast to Coast. Gone but not forgotten.” But her story has largely been…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union representing striking long-term care employees in Nova Scotia says workers at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home in Halifax, which is part of the lead bargaining unit, have ratified their new tentative agreement. All other striking CUPE locals will hold their own ratification votes in the coming…
Since learning to walk, Ibrahim Elsherif has had a soccer ball at his feet. Now, the Halifax-area 13-year-old is on the verge of living his soccer dream. “Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as they call it. And I think I’m super lucky to be part of something that big and be able to feel the atmosphere,” he said….
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia is cutting its rates for the first time in more than 40 years. WCB Nova Scotia says the injury rate in the province is at a record low and is continuing to decline, enabling the organization to cut rates by 15 per cent. “The workplace injuries in Nova…
The Nova Scotia government says that the board responsible for libraries in the Annapolis Valley needs to better explain to the public why it has decided to close several branches. Meanwhile, the CEO of the organization says the “deeply upsetting” decision to close five of 11 library locations was needed to stay afloat despite years…