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A GoFundMe for Isaac Downey, who was shot and killed in Dartmouth early Sunday morning, has nearly reached its goal. The fund, organized by Janet Wehrens, has raised $8,770 of the $11,000 goal, as if 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The page says Downey left behind his partner, Marcedes Patey, and their twin daughters, "who wer...

The Dorchester penitentiary is under lockdown after an inmate was assaulted. The lockdown began on Friday after the assault, according to a news release from the Correctional Service Canada. The lockdown will let staff search the medium security prison to "ensure the safety and security of the institution, its sta...

An Olympic Boxer from Nova Scotia who made the podium in Paris over the summer, is turning pro. Dubbed "The Kennetcook Kid", Wyatt Sanford is taking the leap to the big leagues under Quebec-based promotional company, Eye of the Tiger (EEOTM). The organization says in a release on their website, they are "...

RCMP have charged five people with attempted murder and weapons offences after a stabbing in Lunenburg County. The incident happened in Wileville just before 9:30pm on January 12th. Police say a vehicle approached a youth walking on Main Street. Four people got out and assaulted the youth with a knife. The victim ran a...

The Nova Scotia government plans to spend more than $500 million on major highways and road projects in the 2025-26 fiscal year. The money is part of the province's five-year plan, which will pay for several major road projects, including repaving, bridge replacement, capital maintenance and infrastructure work. The wo...

If you are having trouble paying your heating bill, you can now apply for some help. The 2025 Home Energy Assistance Top-up (HEAT Fund) is a partnership between Nova Scotia Power, the province and The Salvation Army that provides up to $400 for those who are eligible, every two years, to help keep your house warm throu...

The Inverness County District RCMP is seeking the public's assistance to find a missing man. Fifty-three-year-old Troy Gould is described as 5-foot-10, 250 pounds, with short black hair. Police say he may be in New Brunswick or Maine. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Troy Gould is asked to contact Invernes...

The lives of three children killed after a tragic house fire in Lower Sackville will be celebrated Tuesday afternoon. A funeral for Chloe, Cayson and Alauna will take place inside the communities Rock Church and will also be available to a greater audience via live stream. It signals the outpouring of support for the f...

Nova Scotia Health is trying to improve its text message and YourHealthNS appointment reminders. It comes after the service was put on pause, last week, when a small number of patients had incorrect times in their notifications. NSH says they have received feedback and are now "fine-tuning" things. There is n...

A graduate from Saint Francis Xavier University has her X-Ring back on her finger, after losing it seven years ago, thanks to a discovery at a Halifax-area thrift store. Director of Alumni Affairs at St. FX, Shanna Hopkins tells us, the journey to the reunion started January 2, when the ring was found at the Value Vill...