Author Archives: Evan Taylor

An independent Nova Scotia MLA is raising concerns about a recent provincial judicial appointment, questioning whether the decision could affect public confidence in the independence of the courts. Lu...

A new Abacus Data poll suggests Premier Tim Houston and the Progressive Conservatives are heading into the winter sitting of the legislature with a strong lead, but with signs support is beginning to ...

A salmon farm in Liverpool Bay has been approved for expansion following a decision by the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board. Kelly Cove Salmon will be allowed to add six cages at its site near Cof...

Mahone Bay residents have elected Kevin Boon and Catherine McCaron as the town's newest councillors following a special byelection held over the long weekend. Boon led the race with 210 votes, while M...

A man who had been the subject of a province-wide arrest warrant has been taken into custody. RCMP say the 50-year-old from Lunenburg County was arrested following earlier efforts to locate him. He is...

The South Shore Lumberjacks are heading into the postseason on solid footing after finishing second in their division when the regular season wrapped up Monday. The placement gives the team a firstrou...

A 100-year-old Second World War veteran on Nova Scotia's South Shore is still waiting for a transfer into one of the few hospital beds designated specifically for veterans, as family members, advocate...

The small mining community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is mourning after a mass shooting that left eight people dead, along with the shooter, and injured dozens more. A vigil is planned for Feb. 13, with ...

Fundraising updateAs of noon the Gift From The Heart Radiothon has raised $67,550 of it's $165,000 goal. 16th Annual Gift From The Heart Radiothon is underway A long-running community fundraiser aimed...

Nova Scotia's premier is raising concerns about a leadership change at Nova Scotia Power, saying the move may not address long-standing issues with reliability and affordability. Nova Scotia Power has...