Ansems Family Sweeps Dill Family Farm Pumpkin Weigh-Off With Record Win
The Ansems family dominated the annual Dill Family Farm weigh-off in Windsor, sweeping every division and establishing a new record in field pumpkins.
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Propane Tank Rupture In New Minas Results In Impaired Driving Charges
A North Kentville driver faces impaired driving charges after driving off with a propane hose attached in New Minas, causing a gas leak and vehicle damage.
Halifax-Based Emera Reaches $14.3 Billion Merger Deal With Canadian Utilities
Halifax-based Emera is combining with Alberta's Canadian Utilities in a $14.3-billion merger creating a $72-billion energy infrastructure corporation.
Search suspended for six people aboard missing air ambulance
Search suspended for six people aboard missing air ambulance The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for six people aboard an air ambulance that disappeared during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. Four Canadians and two people from Bermuda were aboard the aircraft, which lost contact early Saturday near Nantucket, Massachusetts. Search crews later located debris offshore. The Coast Guard announced the suspension Sunday. The aircraft’s operator, Ontario-based Latitude […]
Reward offered in Pictou County double-homicide investigation
Nova Scotia is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the deaths of Keleana “Kelly” Trask and Tyler Meagher. Police found their remains in a burned vehicle in Greenhill, Pictou County, on November 9, 2024. Trask was 32 and Meagher was 34. The province announced Monday that the case has joined its major unsolved crimes rewards program. Information can be provided […]
Six new vehicles funded for northern Nova Scotia transit
Community transportation providers in Colchester and Cumberland counties will receive more than $1.3 million to purchase six vehicles. Colchester Transportation Co-operative will add two vans and two accessible minibuses. Cumberland County Transportation Services will purchase a hybrid vehicle and a minibus. The funding includes approximately $270,000 from Nova Scotia and just over $1.08 million from the federal government. The operators provide transportation in rural communities where conventional fixed-route service may […]
Safe charging is the focus of Fire Prevention Week
Nova Scotians are being asked to review how they charge everyday devices during Fire Prevention Week, which runs October 4–10. The provincial fire-safety campaign focuses on lithium-ion batteries in phones, laptops, power tools, e-bikes and other rechargeable equipment. Officials recommend using an approved charger, placing devices on a hard, flat surface away from flammable materials and unplugging them when charging is complete. Devices should not be charged on beds or […]
Halifax SailGP event generated about $64 million, organizers report
Organizers say this year’s SailGP stop generated about $64 million in economic activity for Halifax. The June 20–21 event brought 13 racing catamarans to the harbour and attracted approximately 12,000 ticket buyers, with additional spectators watching from other locations. The estimate was reported Monday as the city looks ahead to another visit from the international sailing series. SailGP is scheduled to return to Halifax on May 15–16, 2027.
WestJet plans to suspend two Halifax routes to Europe
Travellers flying from Halifax Stanfield will have fewer European routes to choose from next summer. Airport spokesperson Leah Batstone says WestJet plans to suspend its Halifax flights to Copenhagen and Madrid for summer 2027. Both destinations were added earlier this year. The changes come as Icelandair prepares to end its Halifax service later this month. The airport says nonstop service to 12 international destinations will remain available.