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Halifax Mooseheads Select Paul Sintschnig 2nd Overall In CHL Import Draft
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (169+ words) Dylan Langille is born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia and has been working in the radio industry since 2013 (With stops in Kentville and Bridgewater along the way!) Dylan is also the voice of Riverside International Speedway, along with several…...
'Absolutely wonderful': Sail GP huge success in Halifax
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (612+ words) An international sailing event that made waves on the Halifax Harbour last weekend was a huge success for the city according to'Frank Denis, Executive Director of Sail Nova Scotia. In an interview with Acadia News, Denis says Sail GP was…...
Emergency alert issued for vulnerable missing senior in Lawrencetown
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (133+ words) Your Halifax Now Emergency alert issued for vulnerable missing senior in Lawrencetown You might have been woken up to an early alarm this morning when RCMP issued an emergency alert for a missing senior. Officers are asking for the public's…...
Police respond to boat collision in Kings County
15+ hour, 46+ min ago (117+ words) Emergency crews were called to Aylesford Lake in Kings County late Wednesday afternoon, responding to a boating collision. In an email to Acadia News, RCMP say they got the call around 4: 45 p. m. However, police say they are not able to provide…...
Heat warning for most of Nova Scotia
20+ hour, 13+ min ago (131+ words) A heat warning is in place for all of mainland Nova Scotia. Environment Canada says temperatures will reach up to 32 but feel closer to 40, Thursday and Friday but the head could linger into Saturday. At night, it will only cool…...
World sprint canoe championship on Lake Banook 'huge opportunity"
17+ hour, 58+ min ago (329+ words) Hundreds of athletes are in town taking part in a world sprint canoe championship on Lake Banook in Dartmouth. Debra Wilson, commodore of the Banook Canoe Club, tells our newsroom that 654 are competing from 54 countries in the ICF Junior and…...
Interrupter clause to spike price of diesel
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (120+ words) The price of diesel is expected to climb. The Nova Scotia Energy Board says they are invoking the interrupter clause, Tuesday night. According to industry sources, diesel will go up more than 7 cents to 193. 0 per litre. Gas will not be…...
RCMP investigating two suspicious deaths in Fall River
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (152+ words) Two suspicious deaths are being investigated in Fall River. RCMP say it was June 29 around 3: 30 p. m. , when police responded to a dead man inside a home on Lincolnshire Drive. While on scene, a second man, also dead, was found in another…...
New president and CEO named for Nova Scotia Health
2+ day, 8+ min ago (234+ words) Nova Scotia Health has a new president and CEO. The province says Dr. Nicole Boutilier will assume the role, Wednesday, July 1. Dr. Boutilier is the current Executive Vice-President, responsible for medicine and clinical operations. She was raised in Pictou County…...
What's open and closed in Nova Scotia on Canada Day
2+ day, 52+ min ago (243+ words) Canada Day falls on Wednesday this year, bringing a number of closures and schedule changes across Nova Scotia. Here is a general look at what to expect on July 1. Most major grocery stores, shopping malls and large retail stores will…...