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Penny Boudreau, the Nova Scotia woman who killed her 12-year-old daughter in 2008, has been granted day parole. That means she will live in a halfway house, a community-based residential facility, for six months. Boudreau strangled her daughter, Karissa, on Jan. 27, 2008. The woman initially tried to cover it up but la...

Some of Highway 2 in Fall River will be better protected from flooding with $3.6 million from the city and federal government. Heavy precipitation often causes flooding at three sites on Highway 2, from Holland Road to Howe Avenue, from Coach Avenue to #3476 Highway 2, and from Fall River Road to Miller Lane. So, the d...

Premier Tim Houston is defending the province's decision to crack down on illegal cannabis operations, saying the move is driven by growing concerns over product safety, potency, and the lack of regulation in Nova Scotia's unlicensed market. Houston says the province has seen a sharp increase in illegal cannabis storef...

A new awareness campaign to help youth in Nova Scotia recognize the warning signs of gender-based violence in relationships. The province says it is for young people aged 12-20 and includes a website that has information and resources. "This campaign brings awareness to the red flags like manipulation, jealousy an...

Dozens and dozens of 12-feet blow-up Santas are lined up in a Halifax-area neighborhood for the third year in a row, in an effort to bring some Christmas cheer while raising money for Feed Nova Scotia. Meagan Boudreau is one of number of residents of Colby South - Colby 'North' over the holidays - who helps organize an...

Work to build more than 1,400 new housing units across Nova Scotia is set to begin, with the majority of the development planned for the Shannon Park area of Dartmouth. The Province and the federal government announced $300 million in joint funding to support the construction of 1,430 new homes, including 930 units at ...

Most of Nova Scotia is waking up with fresh snow on the ground on Monday morning. Throughout Sunday, around 10 centimetres fell, which has led to some cancellations and concerns with road conditions for the start of the week. As the snowfall was prolonged throughout Sunday into Monday morning, major highways and main s...

A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to several regions of Nova Scotia, according to Environment Canada. In a Winter Storm Warning issued early Sunday, the agency said conditions are expected to deteriorate in Victoria, Inverness, Antigonish and Pictou counties, as well as northern Colchester...

Several stores and restaurants in Halifax are wrestling with some hardships ahead of the holiday season. The Chick 'N Chill restaurant in Dartmouth is afraid for the safety of their employees. Their propane tank was tampered with a few months ago, and the whole restaurant smelled like propane. On Tuesday, it happened a...

A local chocolate company who has received global recognition for its story of resilience and kindness is about to hit the big screen - again. The story behind Peace by Chocolate, based out of Antigonish, will be made into a new animated movie. Tareq Hadhad, CEO and founder tells our newsroom, it's surreal to have the ...