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Police Investigate Robbery at Halifax Sobeys

HALIFAX — Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery at a Sobeys on Mumford Road after an employee was allegedly assaulted.Police say the incident happened at about 6:40 p.m. on September 4 at the Sobeys at 6990 Mumford Road. A man allegedly approached an employee at a checkout, assaulted the worker and stole an undisclosed amount of money.Police were also told the suspect threatened security personnel with a hammer before leaving the area on a bicycle.No physical injuries were reported. […]

September 9, 2026 3

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Halifax Man Faces Multiple Theft Charges Following Spring Garden Road Arrest

HALIFAX — A 46-year-old man is facing numerous charges as Halifax Regional Police investigate a series of alleged retail thefts.Police were called to the Lululemon store at 5445 Spring Garden Road on September 4 following a reported attempted theft. Officers located and arrested a man at the scene.Investigators allege the same man was involved in other thefts from the retailer during the past year.Police say the accused faces 10 counts each of theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained […]

September 9, 2026 2

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RCMP Investigating Suspected Molotov Cocktail Attacks in Timberlea

TIMBERLEA — RCMP are asking for the public's help as investigators look into an arson and an attempted arson in Timberlea involving what police say were Molotov cocktails.The first incident happened early September 5 at a home in the 400 block of Marketway Lane. Police say a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the residence and the home was fully engulfed in flames when emergency crews arrived. No injuries were reported.Two days later, police returned to the same area following another […]

September 9, 2026 2

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More Than 10,000 Sign Petition Calling for Return of Nova Scotia Uranium Ban

HALIFAX — Opposition to uranium mining in Nova Scotia continues to grow, with more than 10,000 people now adding their names to a petition calling on the provincial government to restore the province's uranium mining ban.The issue has become a significant environmental and political debate in the province. Opposition Liberals and New Democrats were preparing to bring additional petitions to the legislature as MLAs returned to Province House this week.Supporters of restoring the ban have raised concerns about the potential […]

September 9, 2026 1

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Nova Scotia Proposes Earlier Overtime and New Protection for Tips

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia workers could qualify for overtime sooner under legislation introduced at Province House this week.The proposed changes would lower the province's overtime threshold from 48 hours per week to 44 hours. They would also expand overtime eligibility to cover permitted voluntary overtime, rather than only additional hours required by an employer.The legislation would also explicitly protect tips and gratuities, requiring that they go to the workers who earn them. The province says new tools would also be […]

September 9, 2026 1

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Cape Breton Begins Recovery After Devastating Flooding

CAPE BRETON — Communities across Cape Breton are beginning the long process of recovering from severe flooding that washed out roads, damaged infrastructure and left some residents cut off from surrounding areas.More than 200 millimetres of rain fell in parts of Cape Breton in less than two days. The flooding damaged roads, bridges and culverts across the island and prompted local states of emergency in several areas. By Tuesday, states of emergency had been lifted in Richmond and Victoria counties […]

September 9, 2026 4

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Heavy Rain and Flooding Close Roads in Cape Breton

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 warned that localized flooding and damage to infrastructure are possible. […]

September 5, 2026 1

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Lunenburg Water Conservation Continues After Dam Breach

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 at full capacity. Officials said the breach had been secured […]

September 4, 2026 1

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Speaker Withdraws Legislature Bans Ahead of Fall Sitting

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 Scotia Arts Coalition. Barkhouse maintained that the earlier disruption interfered […]

September 4, 2026