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You can now visit an Access Nova Scotia location to send documents to the provincial government that cannot be mailed because of the ongoing Canada Post workers' strike. It only applies to mail for the provincial government and for documents that can't be sent electronically. Power bills, holiday cards, passport applic...

St. Francis Xavier University will honour Canadian hip-hop legend Maestro Fresh Wes with an honorary degree during its Fall Convocation on December 1. Originally from Toronto, but now based in Saint John, New Brunswick since 2020, Maestro Fresh Wes is widely regarded as the "Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop" for...

A 19-year-old driver has been charged with stunting after social media posts showed a car traveling at 197 km/h with alcohol visible in the vehicle. Yarmouth RCMP received reports about the posts, which were shared by passengers, and located the car in Tusket. While a different person was driving when officers stopped ...

With less than a week to go before the election, Nova Scotia's main political parties focused on free birth control, seniors care and affordable housing on Wednesday. Leader Zach Churchill said his party would double the senior's care grant, bringing it up to $1,500, and they would also increase the eligibility for the...

A new survey says the Progressive Conservatives are looking good for next week's provincial election. According to the poll from Narrative Research, 44 percent of decided voters intend to vote for the PCs. The NDP gained support, 28 percent say they intend to vote for Claudia Chender's party, up from 19 percent in Augu...

Public voting is now open for the 2025 Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards, celebrating the best in food and drink across the province. Presented by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia, these awards honor top dining establishments and hospitality excellence in a range of categories. This year's categories include: Best...

While some university students in Halifax are preparing to vote, others don't know there's an election happening. Our newsroom spoke with multiple students on the Saint Mary's University campus about the provincial election. Several people, including Jackson Cassell, plan to vote but aren't sure who they'll vote for or...

The investigation of a 34-year-old missing man in North Sydney, is now being treated as a homicide, under the province's major crimes unit. Cape Breton Police say Kenneth "Justin" MacDonald was last seen on security video on July 7 around 11 p.m. at a gas station on 183 Commercial Street, North Sydney. His ve...

A teacher facing sex charges in Tatamagouche is back in custody after breaching her conditions. The 36-year-old allegedly contacted a youth victim and was arrested again last week, according to Colchester County RCMP. She will appear in court Wednesday in Truro. The teacher also breached her conditions in August, but w...

One week until Nova Scotians go to the polls. PC leader Tim Houston made an announcement Tuesday morning in Halifax, saying his party will make historic infrastructure investments in roads and highways. He was then scheduled to campaign in the HRM. Liberal Zach Churchill focused in on renters, saying they're committed ...