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Mark Carney started the second day of his election campaign in Halifax at the Irving Shipyard, where he promised to increase military spending if he becomes prime minister. The Liberal leader also focused on some local issues, saying his government would fight for fishers and their livelihood, while the U.S. threatens ...

Premier Tim Houston is happy with the current legislative session. Over the last 20 days, the government has introduced several Bills, including lifting a ban on fracking and uranium exploration. Houston says it's been an important session. "We have to grow our economy, so the steps we're taking around natural res...

Schools on the South Shore are now flying Canadian and Nova Scotian flags only. Other flags representing diverse groups have been removed from outside the schools, according to a release from the Nova Scotia General Employees Union. First vice-president of the NSGEU Hugh Gillis says removing the flags is harmful. "...

A Liberal MP has changed his mind about working in federal politics. Sean Fraser is running as the Liberal candidate in Central Nova. In a Facebook post, Fraser says he received a call Monday from Liberal Leader Mark Carney who asked him to join the team. "I said yes." He continues to say, "there is too ...

If you are going to go to any SPCA throughout the province, there is one hour during the middle of the day where you won't be able to see any dogs. The non-profit is expanding a pilot project called Operation Hit Snooze - dogs have nap or rest time between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., every day. It started at the Dartmouth she...

A new soundstage facility that is being built on a 20-acre lot in Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia is a relief to the film industry, according to the Executive Director of Screen Nova Scotia. The province is spending $8 million dollars on the project that will provide a home for productions all year round. Laura MacKenzie te...

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is visiting Nova Scotia on Tuesday as he starts his campaign for the snap federal election on April 28. Carney announced the election on Sunday, after receiving approval from the governor general to dissolve Parliament. RELATED: Snap federal election campaign underway His day begins with a fa...

Crossing the P.E.I. bridge for free could be a major boost for Maritime trade. Last week, Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised to remove fees for the Confederation Bridge and the Wood Islands Ferry, and on Monday the Conservatives promised to do the same if elected. Frederic Gionet, the director of legislative affairs w...

Sarah Mitton has once again delivered gold on the world stage. The 28-year-old from Brooklyn, Nova Scotia successfully defended her world indoor shot put title at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Mitton threw 20.48 metres on her final attempt-securing Canada's first gold medal of the com...

Atlantic Canadians will have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event this Saturday morning, March 29-a partial solar eclipse. The event will begin below the horizon at 6:27 a.m. and become visible as the sun rises at 7:09 a.m. It will peak at 84 per cent coverage at 7:18 a.m. and conclude at 8:13 a.m., accord...