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An analysis of Nova Scotia’s 2023-24 provincial budget, maritime metaphors and all.

The Halifax taproom says it’s on the lookout for three thieves who made away with $5,000 worth of beer on Wednesday night.

46,000 Nova Scotians accessed food supports last year. Without interventions, that number looks likely to climb even higher.

Infographics of new infections, pandemic fatalities and COVID-19 patients in hospital, from the first wave in 2020 to omicron 2023.

Plus Nova Scotia’s 2% limit on rent increases is going up to 5% next year.

The bouncers’ lawyer says the defense hasn’t had an opportunity to review a potentially key witness video from alleged October attack. The Crown disagrees.

At its Tuesday meeting, city council votes to give $4.8 million fossil fuel subsidy to airport despite latest climate projections.

Housing advocates say landlords are using fixed-term leases to circumvent the 2% cap. They want the regulations changed.

Container ships, cargo carriers and more vessels bound for Halifax the week of Mar. 20-26.

More than two thirds of readers polled say they plan to avoid the celebrations completely. Meanwhile, is Dal in for a HoCo redux?

Independent report comes a year after disgraced University of King’s College professor was due in court for the first of three criminal trials.

Container ships, cargo carriers and more vessels bound for Halifax the week of Mar. 13-19.

One in seven Nova Scotians are now on the province’s waitlist for a family doctor or nurse practitioner—and the government is lagging in its reporting.

The experiment has shown promise across the pond. Could it work in our province too?

3 years into the pandemic, the latest disease statistics show the lowest numbers in months.

Neighbours worry the DND is forging ahead with its $129M warship facility before all of its environmental impact studies have been made public.

HRM approves 8.1% increase to fire department budget, struggles with sustainability.

Halifax council might actually be trying to help us, instead of having the police punish us for being poor, drunk or in distress

Container ships, cargo carriers and more vessels coming to Halifax the week of Mar. 6-12.

Let’s just hope things don't go into sudden death.

Cold Play NS welcomes its newcomers with “cold hands and warm hearts.”

New coach, new roster, new expectations for the Canadian Premier League soccer club. Will it lead to new results?

Councillors consider hiring security for four terminals.