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halifax.citynews.ca > 09/12/2026 > police-continue-search-for-three-masked-suspects-after-shooting-in-cape-breton

Police continue search for three masked suspects after shooting in Cape Breton

15+ hour, 55+ min ago   (335+ words) Posted Sep 12, 2026 06:46:33 PM. SYDNEY — Police in Cape Breton are investigating a home invasion and shooting that left one man wounded and prompted an emergency alert. Cape Breton Regional Police confirmed yesterday they began searching for three suspects after a wounded…...

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halifax.citynews.ca > 09/09/2026 > rcmp-investigating-arson-and-attempted-arson-in-timberlea

RCMP investigating arson and attempted arson in Timberlea

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (587+ words) Posted Sep 9, 2026 12:27:44 PM. The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking the public for any information they have about an arson incident and attempted arson in Timberlea. They say that on Sept. 5, emergency services responded to a report of a Molotov…...

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halifax.citynews.ca > 09/08/2026 > nova-scotia-tables-bill-that-would-increase-protections-for-some-workers

Nova Scotia tables bill that would increase protections for some workers

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (364+ words) By Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian Press Posted Sep 8, 2026 03:58:04 PM. HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has tabled legislation that would increase protections for some workers. The bill tabled by Labour Minister Nolan Young would reduce the overtime threshold from 48 hours per…...

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halifax.citynews.ca > 09/06/2026 > labour-day-2026-whats-open-and-closed-in-halifax

What is open and closed in Halifax on Labour Day?

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (506+ words) Posted Sep 6, 2026 12:25:16 PM. Monday, Sept. 7 is Labour Day and many businesses will be closed for the holiday, as it is a Retail Closing Day in the province. Most major grocery stores will close for labour day, including Sobeys, Atlantic Superstore,…...

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halifax.citynews.ca > 09/06/2026 > nova-scotia-state-of-emergency-remains-for-three-counties-as-rain-forecast-continues

Nova Scotia state of emergency remains for three counties as rain forecast continues

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (480+ words) Posted Sep 6, 2026 08:59:10 AM. HALIFAX — Three Nova Scotia counties on Cape Breton Island continue to remain under a local state of emergency this morning. Nova Scotia Emergency Management’s alert Saturday evening says there is severe flooding and widespread damage. It also…...

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halifax.citynews.ca > 09/05/2026 > nova-scotia-authorities-warn-residents-to-avoid-flooded-roads-as-heavy-rain-continues

Nova Scotia authorities warn residents to avoid flooded roads as heavy rain continues

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (349+ words) Posted Sep 5, 2026 11:11:14 AM. SYDNEY — Officials on Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island are warning residents to avoid flooded roads. Environment Canada says very heavy rainfall in the region is expected to continue through Saturday and Sunday, leading to localized flooding. The…...

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halifax.citynews.ca > 09/02/2026 > nova-scotia-energy-minister-resigns-over-offensive-rap-lyrics

Nova Scotia energy minister resigns over offensive rap lyrics

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (294+ words) Posted Sep 2, 2026 09:37:45 PM. HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s energy minister has resigned from cabinet over misogynistic rap lyrics he wrote before entering politics. The premier’s office says Marco MacLeod resigned Wednesday night after weeks of meeting with women’s advocacy groups over songs…...

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halifax.citynews.ca > 08/29/2026 > pictou-county-man-charged-with-drug-and-weapon-offences

Pictou County man charged with trafficking cocaine

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (353+ words) Posted Aug 29, 2026 11:41:50 AM. A Pictou County man has been charged with drug and weapon offences by the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU). Through an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, PCISCEU found out a man was selling cocaine and…...

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halifax.citynews.ca > 08/26/2026 > n-s-government-changes-income-assistance-rules-to-exclude-people-living-in-tents

N.S. government changes income assistance rules to exclude people living in tents

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (784+ words) By Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian Press Posted Aug 26, 2026 04:40:54 PM. HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has made changes to its income assistance regulations to exclude homeless residents living in tents from getting access to enhanced financial support. The government introduced the…...

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halifax.citynews.ca > 08/25/2026 > rcmp-arrest-two-women-seek-male-suspect-in-n-s-kidnapping-and-robbery

RCMP arrest two women, seek male suspect in N.S. kidnapping and robbery

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (341+ words) Posted Aug 25, 2026 12:02:39 PM. Police in Nova Scotia are investigating an alleged robbery, kidnapping and vehicle theft in rural Nova Scotia. The RCMP have charged two women and are on the hunt for a 37-year-old male suspect from Weymouth, N.S. He’s described…...