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Almost a year after legalization, pot advocates not giving up on private dispensaries

This October will mark one year since marijuana was legalized across Canada.

Aug 18, 2019 1:50 PM Read more >

Halifax street drugs test positive for fentanyl

Local advocates are warning Haligonians that recent tests indicate fentanyl is cut into pills marketed as ICE.

Aug 18, 2019 11:46 AM Read more >

Rising tensions and tides over Minas Basin tidal turbine's uncertain fate

Earlier this month, Nova Scotia's Minister of Energy and Mines told reporters that the government doesn't know when they'll retrieve a defunct piece of equipment from the ocean floor

Aug 18, 2019 10:48 AM Read more >

Good morning, Halifax!

Mainly cloudy with possible drizzle in the morning

Aug 18, 2019 5:00 AM Read more >

Blue lights to prevent drug use are the wrong approach: advocate

Some businesses and fast-food restaurants in Cape Breton are in the process of installing blue-tinted lights in their bathrooms

Aug 17, 2019 4:19 PM Read more >

Nature Trust secures protection for 650 acres of Seal Island

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust announced on Friday that no private development will occur on the island.

Aug 17, 2019 1:44 PM Read more >

RCMP investigating fatal house fire in Pictou County

Police say they remain on scene of a fatal house fire that occurred yesterday in Willowdale, N.S.

Aug 17, 2019 1:03 PM Read more >

Public invited to Office of Healing and Reparations inauguration

Kickoff event Aug. 30 at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design

Aug 17, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

Canadian military updates policy on tattoos for its members

Last week, the Canadian Armed Forces issued an update to its current tattoo policy

Aug 17, 2019 12:49 PM Read more >

Part of Gottingen Street closed for two weeks starting Monday

The four blocks between Sullivan Street and Almon Street will be closed for paving

Aug 17, 2019 10:40 AM Read more >

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