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Residents are being urged to avoid flooded roads as heavy rain creates dangerous conditions across parts of Cape Breton. Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and road closures in communities across Cape Breton. Roads in the Sydney and Glace Bay areas were among those affected as a slow-moving weather system brought sustained downpours to eastern Nova Scotia. Rainfall totals could reach 200 millimetres in some locations. Environment and Climate Change Canada […]

Repairs are continuing at Dares Lake after a breach disrupted Lunenburg’s primary water supply. Residents and businesses in Lunenburg are being asked to conserve water while repairs continue at the Dares Lake dam. The dam, which serves the town’s principal water supply, was breached after a crack formed and water entered the pumping facility. Two of the facility’s three pumps had returned to service, although they were not yet operating […]

Temporary bans imposed on 36 people following a protest inside the Nova Scotia legislature have been withdrawn. Nova Scotia legislature Speaker Danielle Barkhouse has rescinded temporary bans preventing 36 people from entering the legislature. The restrictions followed a protest in the public gallery during the spring sitting. The bans came into effect on September 1 but were withdrawn after concerns were raised by opposition parties, government members and the Nova […]

Provincial funding will support work intended to reduce wildfire risk in the historic African Nova Scotian community. Upper Hammonds Plains is receiving nearly $200,000 to help protect the community from wildfires. The funding will support measures intended to reduce combustible vegetation and other hazards that could allow a wildfire to spread. Upper Hammonds Plains is a historic African Nova Scotian community with roots extending back more than two centuries. Community […]

A 37-year-old man now faces eight charges following an alleged racist confrontation at a Halifax store. A man accused in connection with a confrontation at the Costco on Chain Lake Drive is facing eight criminal charges. The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service says the charges include inciting hatred against an identifiable group, two counts of uttering threats, two counts of assault, mischief, harassment and intimidation. Halifax Regional Police responded to […]

The owners of the Halifax queer bar say they need additional financial support to secure a new lease. The owners of Rumours Lounge & Cabaret are asking for community support as rising expenses threaten the Halifax venue’s future. Owners Gerald McCowan and José Chiu say they have approximately two months to secure a new two-year lease and establish the financial stability needed to continue operating. The queer-owned bar opened on […]

Marco MacLeod has stepped down from cabinet following controversy over offensive lyrics he wrote before entering politics. Marco MacLeod has resigned as Nova Scotia’s energy minister after facing criticism over rap lyrics written more than a decade ago. The lyrics, originally published in 2013, included misogynistic language and references to cocaine use. The song has since been removed from music platforms. Premier Tim Houston said he did not request the […]

RCMP say a Halifax Transit driver was confronted and rocks were thrown at a bus in Lower Sackville. Two youths have been arrested following an incident involving a Halifax Transit driver at the Cobequid terminal in Lower Sackville. RCMP were called during the early morning of August 27 after receiving a report of a disturbance involving several youths. Investigators were told members of the group attempted to fight with the […]

Leaf Space has opened its first Canadian satellite ground station at Spaceport Nova Scotia. A new satellite communications facility is now operating at Spaceport Nova Scotia near Canso. The ground station was developed by Italian company Leaf Space in partnership with Maritime Launch Services. The facility includes an antenna, protective radome and supporting communications equipment. It will allow commercial satellite operators to transmit information between spacecraft and teams on the […]