Police charge pair following Nova Scotia 'crime sprees' spanning nearly a month from Falmouth to Upper Tantallon Nicole Adele Spence, 24, and Leslie Burton Gray, 33, both appeared in Halifax Provincial Court on Thursday Nova Scotia government employees brace as another department gives layoff notices to staff Royal Canadian Navy member faces April 2027 trial in Dartmouth on charges of molesting child Halifax e-scooter rules explained: Where you can ride and who enforces them EverWind’s massive Nova Scotia wind farm faces environmental review delay Renting in Halifax? What tenants need to know about leases, rent and evictions Dalhousie Legal Aid expert says the key is knowing your rights as a tenant 2 days ago Halifax Renting in Halifax? What tenants need to know about leases, rent and evictions Dalhousie Legal Aid expert says the key is knowing your rights as a tenant Advertisement 1 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Former Halifax firefighter who secretly recorded common-law wife granted early end to probation despite victim’s objections Justin Andrew Gaul received conditional discharge with three years of probation in 2024 after pleadjng guilty to voyeurism charge 3 days ago Halifax Former Halifax firefighter who secretly recorded common-law wife granted early end to probation despite victim’s objections Justin Andrew Gaul received conditional discharge with three years of probation in 2024 after pleadjng guilty to voyeurism charge Halifax sunshine list: Who made more than $100,000 working for city hall this year? Top earner is a police constable who is injured and received over $600k in benefits 3 days ago Nova Scotia Halifax sunshine list: Who made more than $100,000 working for city hall this year? Top earner is a police constable who is injured and received over $600k in benefits Nova Scotia Energy Minister Marco MacLeod knew rap songs were online before entering politics, didn't tell PC caucus MacLeod states he will be continuing in his role as MLA and minister despite recent backlash 3 days ago Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Energy Minister Marco MacLeod knew rap songs were online before entering politics, didn't tell PC caucus MacLeod states he will be continuing in his role as MLA and minister despite recent backlash Man's body found in load of material dumped at Halifax recycling centre Halifax Regional Police are trying to figure out what killed a man whose body was found at a recycling facility in Halifax. 3 days ago Halifax Man's body found in load of material dumped at Halifax recycling centre Halifax Regional Police are trying to figure out what killed a man whose body was found at a recycling facility in Halifax. Weather: Rainfall warning issued for parts of Cape Breton: Aug. 23, 2026 Cape Breton Weather: Rainfall warning issued for parts of Cape Breton: Aug. 23, 2026 New McDonald's under construction in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island New McDonald's under construction in Charlottetown Former Halifax firefighter who secretly recorded common-law wife granted early end to probation despite victim’s objections Halifax Former Halifax firefighter who secretly recorded common-law wife granted early end to probation despite victim’s objections P.E.I. government has plans for former motel and cottages Prince Edward Island P.E.I. government has plans for former motel and cottages Gold Cup and Saucer childhood dreams realized Prince Edward Island Gold Cup and Saucer childhood dreams realized Start your day with the top local stories from your community. By signing up, you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Good Morning, Halifax will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. LOCAL SPOTLIGHT Find the best places within . From local businesses to food to medical to legal services. League suspends two Dartmouth U18 baseball teams from playoffs after game erupts in player, parent and umpire clashes Opposing coach says there needs to be a change in team culture 4 days ago Halifax League suspends two Dartmouth U18 baseball teams from playoffs after game erupts in player, parent and umpire clashes Opposing coach says there needs to be a change in team culture Advertisement 2 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Owen Bresson out as Halifax Mooseheads move on from Cape Breton goaltender A Cape Breton player is dealing with the unfortunate realities of the junior hockey cycle. 4 days ago Cape Breton Owen Bresson out as Halifax Mooseheads move on from Cape Breton goaltender A Cape Breton player is dealing with the unfortunate realities of the junior hockey cycle. Team Black confirmed for November Grand Slam of Curling tournament in Cape Breton With the Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) national tournament set to arrive in Sydney in mid-November, hometown favourite Christina Black and her team have earned a sponsor’s exemption and will be able to compete. August 5, 2026 Cape Breton Team Black confirmed for November Grand Slam of Curling tournament in Cape Breton With the Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) national tournament set to arrive in Sydney in mid-November, hometown favourite Christina Black and her team have earned a sponsor’s exemption and will be able to compete. Teenager Chloe Dunbar joins Nova Scotia legends Ellie Black and Sarah Mitton on Commonwealth Games podiums Canada now stands in third place in the medal count with 45 total, including 15 gold July 30, 2026 Halifax Sports Teenager Chloe Dunbar joins Nova Scotia legends Ellie Black and Sarah Mitton on Commonwealth Games podiums Canada now stands in third place in the medal count with 45 total, including 15 gold ‘I could not be happier with where I landed’: Adam excited to play for PWHL Montreal A lot has changed since Avi Adam played her first college hockey game in the United States. July 29, 2026 Annapolis Valley ‘I could not be happier with where I landed’: Adam excited to play for PWHL Montreal A lot has changed since Avi Adam played her first college hockey game in the United States. Halifax Business Small but mighty, Halifax ranks No. 2 as emerging North American tech hub Halifax may not have the scale of Toronto, San Francisco or Seattle, but Atlantic Canada’s largest city is building a reputation as one of North America’s most promising emerging technology markets. 3 days ago Halifax Small but mighty, Halifax ranks No. 2 as emerging North American tech hub Halifax may not have the scale of Toronto, San Francisco or Seattle, but Atlantic Canada’s largest city is building a reputation as one of North America’s most promising emerging technology markets. Advertisement 3 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Nova Scotia seafood companies get $2.2 million to cut energy costs, emissions Twenty seafood and aquaculture companies across Nova Scotia received a share of $2.22 million in provincial funding to reduce their use of fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions. 6 days ago Halifax Business Nova Scotia seafood companies get $2.2 million to cut energy costs, emissions Twenty seafood and aquaculture companies across Nova Scotia received a share of $2.22 million in provincial funding to reduce their use of fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions. French connection: Family moved to Halifax area to open Parisian-style market despite never visiting Nova Scotia before Hichem Mefaredj and Fatima Selini have never been afraid to chase adventure around the world. August 14, 2026 Halifax Business French connection: Family moved to Halifax area to open Parisian-style market despite never visiting Nova Scotia before Hichem Mefaredj and Fatima Selini have never been afraid to chase adventure around the world. Nova Scotia opens door to small-scale tidal power projects in Bay of Fundy Using a different approach to developing tidal energy in the Bay of Fundy, the Nova Scotia government is opening the door to small-scale demonstration projects that could test emerging technologies while feeding electricity into the provincial grid. August 14, 2026 Halifax Business Nova Scotia opens door to small-scale tidal power projects in Bay of Fundy Using a different approach to developing tidal energy in the Bay of Fundy, the Nova Scotia government is opening the door to small-scale demonstration projects that could test emerging technologies while feeding electricity into the provincial grid. Retrofitting Atlantic Canada’s buildings to achieve net zero will cost billions Retrofitting Atlantic Canada’s aging homes, apartment and office buildings could become an important tool for the region to reach net-zero emissions over the next two decades. August 13, 2026 Halifax Business Retrofitting Atlantic Canada’s buildings to achieve net zero will cost billions Retrofitting Atlantic Canada’s aging homes, apartment and office buildings could become an important tool for the region to reach net-zero emissions over the next two decades. Halifax Opinion Opinion: Health-care donors make Nova Scotia projects possible I was delighted to read the front-page feature on diagnostic imaging on Aug. 19. 1 day ago Halifax Opinion Opinion: Health-care donors make Nova Scotia projects possible I was delighted to read the front-page feature on diagnostic imaging on Aug. 19. Advertisement 4 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Opinion: What happens when long ER waits become normal in Nova Scotia I recently spent roughly 12 hours in a Nova Scotia emergency department after breaking three toes and suffering two fractures in my foot. 1 day ago Halifax Opinion Opinion: What happens when long ER waits become normal in Nova Scotia I recently spent roughly 12 hours in a Nova Scotia emergency department after breaking three toes and suffering two fractures in my foot. Opinion: Glace Bay great host for ball tournament Re: Canadian Little League Championship teaches more than wins and losses, Aug. 13 2 days ago Halifax Opinion Opinion: Glace Bay great host for ball tournament Re: Canadian Little League Championship teaches more than wins and losses, Aug. 13 COMMENTARY: Put nature first: The only veto that matters Our planning laws treat nature as a resource to be managed. It’s time to recognize that our well-being is inseparable from the health of the natural world. 3 days ago Opinion COMMENTARY: Put nature first: The only veto that matters Our planning laws treat nature as a resource to be managed. It’s time to recognize that our well-being is inseparable from the health of the natural world. Opinion: Speak up to help those who help others Every day our staff walk into work knowing someone will probably tell them they’re doing it wrong. 3 days ago Halifax Opinion Opinion: Speak up to help those who help others Every day our staff walk into work knowing someone will probably tell them they’re doing it wrong. Annapolis Valley IN PHOTOS: Valley Wildcats host intrasquad game as junior A season nears The first day of Bage Valley Wildcats full training camp is in the books. 5 hours ago Atlantic Canada IN PHOTOS: Valley Wildcats host intrasquad game as junior A season nears The first day of Bage Valley Wildcats full training camp is in the books.

Advertisement 5 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. IN PHOTOS: Family fun at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition The 99th edition of the Annapolis Valley Exhibition is winding down. 1 day ago Annapolis Valley IN PHOTOS: Family fun at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition The 99th edition of the Annapolis Valley Exhibition is winding down. Morse purchases Bargain Harley’s; plans to build on Moody brothers' legacy A landmark Berwick business is in new hands. 2 days ago Annapolis Valley Morse purchases Bargain Harley’s; plans to build on Moody brothers' legacy A landmark Berwick business is in new hands. Quarry application raises water supply concerns for Brooklyn Road residents Other concerns include range of potential environmental, health and safety impacts 2 days ago Annapolis Valley Quarry application raises water supply concerns for Brooklyn Road residents Other concerns include range of potential environmental, health and safety impacts Group exhibition on display at Harvest Gallery in Wolfville Harvest Gallery has mounted Otherwise, a thought-provoking group exhibition featuring Nova Scotia artists Bonnie Baker, Sheri Hancock, Sydney Lancaster, and Julie Rosvall. 3 days ago Annapolis Valley Group exhibition on display at Harvest Gallery in Wolfville Harvest Gallery has mounted Otherwise, a thought-provoking group exhibition featuring Nova Scotia artists Bonnie Baker, Sheri Hancock, Sydney Lancaster, and Julie Rosvall. Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia ‘It’s a highlight of my career,’ says celebrated Mi’kmaw artist 2 days ago Truro Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia ‘It’s a highlight of my career,’ says celebrated Mi’kmaw artist Advertisement 6 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Victims of overdose to be remembered in Truro on Overdose Awareness Day On the last day of August, communities around the world will remember those lost to overdoses. 2 days ago Truro Victims of overdose to be remembered in Truro on Overdose Awareness Day On the last day of August, communities around the world will remember those lost to overdoses. Apex Invitational Golf Tournament closes out another year The 52nd Apex Invitational Golf Tournament hosted a field of 111 golfers in Truro on Aug. 7 and 8 2 days ago Truro Apex Invitational Golf Tournament closes out another year The 52nd Apex Invitational Golf Tournament hosted a field of 111 golfers in Truro on Aug. 7 and 8 Woman charged after reports of unsafe driving in Colchester, Pictou counties Woman and child involved in East Mountain car crash on Aug. 18 4 days ago Truro Woman charged after reports of unsafe driving in Colchester, Pictou counties Woman and child involved in East Mountain car crash on Aug. 18 Annual artisan fair supports women entrepreneurs in Truro All are welcome at the free event on Sept. 19 4 days ago Truro Annual artisan fair supports women entrepreneurs in Truro All are welcome at the free event on Sept. 19 ‘My heart is very, very full’: 1,000-km run supporting Feed NS ends in Shelburne County There was a celebration at the finish line of a 1,000-km run from the Cape North Lighthouse in Cape Breton to the Baccaro Lighthouse in Shelburne County to raise money for Feed Nova Scotia. 2 days ago Tri-County ‘My heart is very, very full’: 1,000-km run supporting Feed NS ends in Shelburne County There was a celebration at the finish line of a 1,000-km run from the Cape North Lighthouse in Cape Breton to the Baccaro Lighthouse in Shelburne County to raise money for Feed Nova Scotia. Advertisement 7 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Two men appealing their Yarmouth County murder convictions Two men convicted in the March 2022 killing of a Shelburne County man are appealing their murder convictions. 3 days ago Tri-County Two men appealing their Yarmouth County murder convictions Two men convicted in the March 2022 killing of a Shelburne County man are appealing their murder convictions. Bells of Sainte-Marie ring out for National Acadian Day in Digby County The bells of the former Église Sainte-Marie rang out over Baie Sainte-Marie in Digby County for the first time in many years on National Acadian Day, marking a new chapter for the historic Acadian landmark. 3 days ago Tri-County Bells of Sainte-Marie ring out for National Acadian Day in Digby County The bells of the former Église Sainte-Marie rang out over Baie Sainte-Marie in Digby County for the first time in many years on National Acadian Day, marking a new chapter for the historic Acadian landmark. Shoreline discoveries made in Digby after the tide goes out Digby’s recent Scallop Days were kicked off with a Seaside Ramble at the Point Prim Lighthouse. Given that it was also National Lighthouse Day, the venue was the perfect setting. 4 days ago Tri-County Shoreline discoveries made in Digby after the tide goes out Digby’s recent Scallop Days were kicked off with a Seaside Ramble at the Point Prim Lighthouse. Given that it was also National Lighthouse Day, the venue was the perfect setting. Digby revving up for annual Labour Day Weekend Wharf Rat Rally Thousands of motorcycles will be taking to the road for the 22nd annual Wharf Rat Rally in Digby Sept. 3 to 6, transforming the downtown and its waterfront into a celebration of bikes, music, and Maritime hospitality. 4 days ago Tri-County Digby revving up for annual Labour Day Weekend Wharf Rat Rally Thousands of motorcycles will be taking to the road for the 22nd annual Wharf Rat Rally in Digby Sept. 3 to 6, transforming the downtown and its waterfront into a celebration of bikes, music, and Maritime hospitality. Pictou County Rural Internet Project continues as copper wire thefts increase Pictou County's $53 million rural high-speed broadband and fibre-optic network project to be finished by 2027 19 hours ago New Glasgow Pictou County Rural Internet Project continues as copper wire thefts increase Pictou County's $53 million rural high-speed broadband and fibre-optic network project to be finished by 2027 Advertisement 8 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Unusual suspected fentanyl products seized in Pictou County, man charged Police in Pictou County have seized more than 50 grams of suspected fentanyl, including substances with unusual colours, textures, and consistencies, and charged a Three Brooks man. 2 days ago New Glasgow Unusual suspected fentanyl products seized in Pictou County, man charged Police in Pictou County have seized more than 50 grams of suspected fentanyl, including substances with unusual colours, textures, and consistencies, and charged a Three Brooks man. New Glasgow shelter at centre of growing fight over homelessness, addiction and neighbourhood safety Town council passes motion seeking the closure of Northstar Shelter and Support Services but has no authority over provincially-funded facility 3 days ago Nova Scotia New Glasgow shelter at centre of growing fight over homelessness, addiction and neighbourhood safety Town council passes motion seeking the closure of Northstar Shelter and Support Services but has no authority over provincially-funded facility 'We've talked enough': New Glasgow council seeks closure of homeless shelter Northstar Shelter and Support Services disagrees with some of town council's positions 3 days ago New Glasgow 'We've talked enough': New Glasgow council seeks closure of homeless shelter Northstar Shelter and Support Services disagrees with some of town council's positions How to build confidence about back to school September doesn’t just mean a new school year. It can mean a whole lot of nerves. And for many of people, especially children, it may mean learning to be brave and gaining some extra confidence. 5 days ago Newfoundland & Labrador How to build confidence about back to school September doesn’t just mean a new school year. It can mean a whole lot of nerves. And for many of people, especially children, it may mean learning to be brave and gaining some extra confidence. Man dead after three-vehicle crash in Lunenburg County One person is dead after a crash in Lunenburg County on Wednesday. 3 days ago Nova Scotia Man dead after three-vehicle crash in Lunenburg County One person is dead after a crash in Lunenburg County on Wednesday. Advertisement 9 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. MEET THE MAKERS: Westville woman enjoys sharing her creations with the community At heart, Alyssa Biggers is a homesteader and permaculture enthusiast. 5 days ago Newfoundland & Labrador MEET THE MAKERS: Westville woman enjoys sharing her creations with the community At heart, Alyssa Biggers is a homesteader and permaculture enthusiast. ‘A big success’: Barrington’s Fogfest grows in second year The Barrington Municipal Exhibition grounds were rockin’ Aug 14 to 16 at the second annual Fogfest non-profit music festival. 5 days ago Tri-County ‘A big success’: Barrington’s Fogfest grows in second year The Barrington Municipal Exhibition grounds were rockin’ Aug 14 to 16 at the second annual Fogfest non-profit music festival. IN PHOTOS: National Acadian Day celebrated in West Pubnico Acadian heritage was celebrated in West Pubnico on National Acadian Day with a multitude of activities. 6 days ago Tri-County IN PHOTOS: National Acadian Day celebrated in West Pubnico Acadian heritage was celebrated in West Pubnico on National Acadian Day with a multitude of activities. Regional EMOs in southwest Nova get $177,000 in provincial funding Regional Emergency Management Organizations (REMO) in Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne counties have received a total of $177,656 in provincial funding for projects to improve services to local communities. 6 days ago Nova Scotia Regional EMOs in southwest Nova get $177,000 in provincial funding Regional Emergency Management Organizations (REMO) in Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne counties have received a total of $177,656 in provincial funding for projects to improve services to local communities. Inverness goaltender making most of Cape Breton Eagles rookie camp invite 'I’ve been watching the Eagles since I’ve been a kid, so it was pretty surreal to get the call' 2 days ago Cape Breton Inverness goaltender making most of Cape Breton Eagles rookie camp invite 'I’ve been watching the Eagles since I’ve been a kid, so it was pretty surreal to get the call' Advertisement 10 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Cautiously optimistic': Two young Nova Scotia blueberry farmers are ready for their first good season after four bad ones Between the equipment that harvests the blueberries, the series of conveyors that carry them around the tractor and the totes they pile into on the back, there’s upwards of 100 bearings. 6 days ago Nova Scotia 'Cautiously optimistic': Two young Nova Scotia blueberry farmers are ready for their first good season after four bad ones Between the equipment that harvests the blueberries, the series of conveyors that carry them around the tractor and the totes they pile into on the back, there’s upwards of 100 bearings. Houston pitches natural resource, energy development to pay for rising social programming costs Premier Tim Houston found a largely receptive audience in Port Hawkesbury to his pitch for developing resources to grow the economy and fund social program delivery. August 12, 2026 Nova Scotia Houston pitches natural resource, energy development to pay for rising social programming costs Premier Tim Houston found a largely receptive audience in Port Hawkesbury to his pitch for developing resources to grow the economy and fund social program delivery. Shorter sentences are coming for Indigenous offenders: does that mean less justice for their victims? At the heart of a clutch of friends and family outside an old courthouse in Antigonish, Samantha Julian shook her head and looked down at the concrete. August 7, 2026 Nova Scotia Shorter sentences are coming for Indigenous offenders: does that mean less justice for their victims? At the heart of a clutch of friends and family outside an old courthouse in Antigonish, Samantha Julian shook her head and looked down at the concrete. Bruce MacKinnon: I'm not retiring, but . . . 'I’m loosening the shackle that connects my ankle to the drawing board only slightly' July 30, 2026 Halifax Opinion Bruce MacKinnon: I'm not retiring, but . . . 'I’m loosening the shackle that connects my ankle to the drawing board only slightly' This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here . By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy .