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 Royal Canadian Navy member faces April 2027 trial in Dartmouth on charges of molesting child Nova Scotia government employees brace as another department gives layoff notices to staff Halifax e-scooter rules explained: Where you can ride and who enforces them Renting in Halifax? What tenants need to know about leases, rent and evictions EverWind’s massive Nova Scotia wind farm faces environmental review delay Proposed Guysborough County project must gather more data on its impacts to surrounding environment 2 days ago Nova Scotia EverWind’s massive Nova Scotia wind farm faces environmental review delay Proposed Guysborough County project must gather more data on its impacts to surrounding environment 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 LOCAL SPOTLIGHT Find the best places within . From local businesses to food to medical to legal services. Halifax fire department introduces new false alarm fee after thousands of faulty calls HRM responded to 5,900 false alarms in 2023, 5,600 in 2024 and 5,200 in 2025 3 days ago Halifax Halifax fire department introduces new false alarm fee after thousands of faulty calls HRM responded to 5,900 false alarms in 2023, 5,600 in 2024 and 5,200 in 2025 Advertisement 2 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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. Young man gets jail time, probation for stabbing at McDonald's restaurant in Halifax Judge says incident must have been 'terrifying' for victim, other customers 3 days ago Halifax Young man gets jail time, probation for stabbing at McDonald's restaurant in Halifax Judge says incident must have been 'terrifying' for victim, other customers 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. Halifax’s Upward Mobility Kitchen launches 'Fill the Fridge' to fight food insecurity The north end-based organization serves between 100,000 to 120,000 meals a month 3 days ago Halifax Halifax’s Upward Mobility Kitchen launches 'Fill the Fridge' to fight food insecurity The north end-based organization serves between 100,000 to 120,000 meals a month Nova Scotia willing to put American alcohol back on shelves if new trade deal goes through, Houston says As it appears that Canada and the United States are closer to a new trade deal, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says part of that includes a request from Prime Minister Mark Carney to provinces that have pulled American alcohol products from liquor stores to put those bottles back on shelves. 3 days ago Nova Scotia Nova Scotia willing to put American alcohol back on shelves if new trade deal goes through, Houston says As it appears that Canada and the United States are closer to a new trade deal, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says part of that includes a request from Prime Minister Mark Carney to provinces that have pulled American alcohol products from liquor stores to put those bottles back on shelves. 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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 New Halifax fire chief prepares to set priorities for a growing city facing tight finances Deryn Rizzi to start with service assessment before ‘big ask’ of HRM council 3 days ago Halifax New Halifax fire chief prepares to set priorities for a growing city facing tight finances Deryn Rizzi to start with service assessment before ‘big ask’ of HRM council 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 Nova Scotia Power says outdated billing system caused inaccurate estimates While the primary smart meter estimation system has been restored, the legacy program that led to inaccurate bills won't be fixed until at least 2029 4 days ago Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Power says outdated billing system caused inaccurate estimates While the primary smart meter estimation system has been restored, the legacy program that led to inaccurate bills won't be fixed until at least 2029

Why are maple leaves falling off Nova Scotia trees in mid-August? Here's what the experts say A wide-spread fungal infection could be the cause 4 days ago Halifax Why are maple leaves falling off Nova Scotia trees in mid-August? Here's what the experts say A wide-spread fungal infection could be the cause Advertisement 4 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Terrorism charge laid against Halifax man in U.S. consulate bomb threat case Ali Assakereh, 54, is now accused of making threat against internationally protected person 4 days ago Halifax Terrorism charge laid against Halifax man in U.S. consulate bomb threat case Ali Assakereh, 54, is now accused of making threat against internationally protected person One year after Nova Scotia’s Long Lake wildfire, a family slowly rebuilds and the land quietly recovers Without insurance and with limited income, it has been a challenge for Sindy and Dion Schofield to fully repair their Annapolis County home 4 days ago Nova Scotia One year after Nova Scotia’s Long Lake wildfire, a family slowly rebuilds and the land quietly recovers Without insurance and with limited income, it has been a challenge for Sindy and Dion Schofield to fully repair their Annapolis County home Nova Scotia man awaits sentencing for sexually abusing 14-year-old girl and pressuring her to recant statement Codie Kenneth Bruce Horne pleaded guilty in June to charges of sexual interference, intimidation, breaching no-contact order 4 days ago Halifax Nova Scotia man awaits sentencing for sexually abusing 14-year-old girl and pressuring her to recant statement Codie Kenneth Bruce Horne pleaded guilty in June to charges of sexual interference, intimidation, breaching no-contact order Nova Scotia fishermen to appeal ruling denying them a bid to clarify First Nations' moderate livelihood rights Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance alleges a large-scale fishery is being pursued outside the legal season by Indigenous fishers on St. Marys Bay 5 days ago Nova Scotia Nova Scotia fishermen to appeal ruling denying them a bid to clarify First Nations' moderate livelihood rights Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance alleges a large-scale fishery is being pursued outside the legal season by Indigenous fishers on St. Marys Bay Nova Scotia Power faces scrutiny over cybersecurity training, customer data and response to 2025 breach Nova Scotia Energy Board hearing is examining how the utility protected customer information before, during and after the cyberattack 5 days ago Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Power faces scrutiny over cybersecurity training, customer data and response to 2025 breach Nova Scotia Energy Board hearing is examining how the utility protected customer information before, during and after the cyberattack Advertisement 5 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Paddles and rackets down: Halifax balks at $2-million pickleball facility, delays proposed tennis dome Community group is on its own to fund recreation project in Dartmouth, grant money at risk by delay in Gorsebrook tennis dome 5 days ago Halifax Paddles and rackets down: Halifax balks at $2-million pickleball facility, delays proposed tennis dome Community group is on its own to fund recreation project in Dartmouth, grant money at risk by delay in Gorsebrook tennis dome Nova Scotia girl’s afterschool care at risk after bathroom policy change Family Resource Centre of West Hants says the situation has been resolved, but Alice’s mother says she is still waiting for a path forward 5 days ago Nova Scotia Nova Scotia girl’s afterschool care at risk after bathroom policy change Family Resource Centre of West Hants says the situation has been resolved, but Alice’s mother says she is still waiting for a path forward Former Bedford pharmacy manager admits recording videos of women in store's washrooms Fady Markos Faltas pleads guilty to five counts of voyeurism, sentencing set for late September 5 days ago Halifax Former Bedford pharmacy manager admits recording videos of women in store's washrooms Fady Markos Faltas pleads guilty to five counts of voyeurism, sentencing set for late September Legal activists trying to leverage N.S. tent ruling to broaden welfare benefits for homeless people Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruled this month that a tent-dwelling man met the eligibility requirements for enhanced rate assistance 5 days ago Halifax Legal activists trying to leverage N.S. tent ruling to broaden welfare benefits for homeless people Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruled this month that a tent-dwelling man met the eligibility requirements for enhanced rate assistance Heated Rivalry author donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library The best-selling author of Heated Rivalry has donated $300,000 to the Annapolis Valley Regional Library. 6 days ago Annapolis Valley Heated Rivalry author donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library The best-selling author of Heated Rivalry has donated $300,000 to the Annapolis Valley Regional Library. 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Nova Scotia energy minister apologizes for misogynistic song lyrics, but critics say apology isn’t enough Domestic violence organization Adsum House says the content should disqualify Marco MacLeod from a role in public office 6 days ago Nova Scotia Nova Scotia energy minister apologizes for misogynistic song lyrics, but critics say apology isn’t enough Domestic violence organization Adsum House says the content should disqualify Marco MacLeod from a role in public office '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. 'More than a momentary lapse of judgment': Nova Scotia sex offender sentenced for breaching court orders Patrick Kingsley Knowles pleaded guilty to five charges of violating conditions restricting contact with children 6 days ago Halifax 'More than a momentary lapse of judgment': Nova Scotia sex offender sentenced for breaching court orders Patrick Kingsley Knowles pleaded guilty to five charges of violating conditions restricting contact with children Two suspicious fires reported at Lunenburg County farm where 10,000 chickens were killed Two more fires have been reported at a Lunenburg County property two days after a fire burned an outbuilding on a farm where 10,000 chickens were killed in July after someone turned off a fan in their barn. 6 days ago Nova Scotia Two suspicious fires reported at Lunenburg County farm where 10,000 chickens were killed Two more fires have been reported at a Lunenburg County property two days after a fire burned an outbuilding on a farm where 10,000 chickens were killed in July after someone turned off a fan in their barn. Lucasville locals ask for pause on 311-unit development while waiting for planning review The proposed development is in its infancy and hasn't applied for building permits yet 6 days ago Halifax Lucasville locals ask for pause on 311-unit development while waiting for planning review The proposed development is in its infancy and hasn't applied for building permits yet Advertisement 7 Stories continue below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Ashley MacIsaac ends defamation lawsuit over Google AI claim he was a sex offender Legal observers say they suspect N.S. fiddler settled with Google, are disappointed at missed opportunity for full trial on important issues 6 days ago Cape Breton Ashley MacIsaac ends defamation lawsuit over Google AI claim he was a sex offender Legal observers say they suspect N.S. fiddler settled with Google, are disappointed at missed opportunity for full trial on important issues 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. Halifax social worker suspended for inappropriate conduct with former client A Nova Scotia social worker has been suspended under a settlement agreement reached with the province’s governing body. August 15, 2026 Nova Scotia Halifax social worker suspended for inappropriate conduct with former client A Nova Scotia social worker has been suspended under a settlement agreement reached with the province’s governing body. Fire at Nova Scotia farm where 10,000 chickens were killed in a break-in last month not suspicious, RCMP say A fire at the same property where 10,000 chickens died last month when someone shut down a barn’s ventilation system doesn’t appear to be suspicious, RCMP say. August 15, 2026 Nova Scotia Fire at Nova Scotia farm where 10,000 chickens were killed in a break-in last month not suspicious, RCMP say A fire at the same property where 10,000 chickens died last month when someone shut down a barn’s ventilation system doesn’t appear to be suspicious, RCMP say. 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