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Police in Halifax investigating another death related to a home invasion in the city

Police in Halifax investigating another death related to a home invasion in the city

HALIFAX — For the second time in less than two weeks, police in Halifax have confirmed that a man has been killed while allegedly taking part in a home invasion. In the latest case, police said Monday that on Jan.
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Nova Scotians warned about 'pig-butchering' crypto scam that has cost victims $750K

Nova Scotians warned about 'pig-butchering' crypto scam that has cost victims $750K

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia securities regulator is warning about a cryptocurrency scam that has so far cost residents hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Human remains found off P.E.I. identified as those of 15-year-old who fell from boat

POINTE-SAPIN-CENTRE, N.B. — Police say human remains found near Skinners Pond in Prince Edward Island have been identified as those of a 15-year-old boy who fell from a boat last summer. The RCMP say that on Aug.
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Nova Scotia will update air quality regulations as it evaluates green energy projects

Nova Scotia will update air quality regulations as it evaluates green energy projects

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is updating its air quality regulations as the province conducts an environmental assessment for one of its first green hydrogen and ammonia projects.
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Nova Scotia plans to spend more than $1 billion on roads and bridges by 2030

Nova Scotia plans to spend more than $1 billion on roads and bridges by 2030

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government plans to spend more than $1 billion over the next seven years on highways, bridges and ferry services.
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Cases of Omicron sub-variant 'Kraken' emerging in Atlantic Canada

Cases of Omicron sub-variant 'Kraken' emerging in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are now reporting cases of the XBB.1.5 variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, reflecting a spread being reported south of the border.
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Company operating Hibernia offshore oil platform challenging oil spill charges

Company operating Hibernia offshore oil platform challenging oil spill charges

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The company that operates the Hibernia offshore oil platform has pleaded not guilty to three charges related to a 2019 oil spill off the east coast of Newfoundland.
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N.S. opposition worries health workers recruited from refugee camp could lack housing

N.S. opposition worries health workers recruited from refugee camp could lack housing

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government must guarantee housing for the 65 health-care workers it recently recruited from a Kenyan refugee camp, opposition parties said Thursday.
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Insurance Bureau ups estimate of hurricane Fiona insured damages to $800 million

Insurance Bureau ups estimate of hurricane Fiona insured damages to $800 million

TORONTO — The Insurance Bureau of Canada is estimating insured damages from hurricane Fiona will now reach $800 million. The figure is higher than the bureau's original estimate of $660 million.
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Halifax police chief acknowledges 'shock' Black woman felt when wrongly arrested

Halifax police chief acknowledges 'shock' Black woman felt when wrongly arrested

Halifax's police chief acknowledged Thursday that a Black woman whose car was mistakenly stopped by police late at night experienced a "shock factor" as she was arrested and handcuffed.
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