Fire risk in some Ram pickup trucks leads to recall

Transport Canada has issued a recall notice for about 10,000 Ram pickup trucks and other Fiat Chrysler vehicles that are at increased risk of stalling or fire in the engine compartment due to an electrical short.

The busy, busy world of fiddler Natalie MacMaster

by Sara Fraser

Natalie MacMaster continues to play more than a 100 concerts a year, all while raising and home-schooling the couple's six children.

Province extends olive branch to teachers as strike vote looms

by Michael Gorman

As teachers prepare to vote on a possible strike, Nova Scotia's education minister is committing support for a committee to address workplace concerns and asking that it begins work this month.

Cape Breton single mother who thumbs to work gets free vehicle

by Richard Woodbury

A single mother from Cape Breton who hitchhikes 35 kilometres to get to work in Sydney from Louisbourg won't be thumbing a ride for the next year.

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Recovery and rebuild: Flood response moves to next phase

by Peggy MacDonald

A week after an unexpected 200-plus millimetres of rain caused massive flooding on Thanksgiving Day in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, the provincial government will step into the role of managing and helping pay for the recovery.

Klutzy the Clown gets bail in sex crimes case

Cape Breton children's entertainer Dale Rancourt, 51, better known as Klutzy the Clown, has been granted bail in provincial court in Sydney after being charged Sunday with sex offences.

'Everything I know is here': Hospitalized woman terrified of being deported

by Jack Julian

Fliss Cramman, who has been in Canada since she was eight years old, says she's terrified of what could happen to her if she's forced out of the country.

Mentoring urban chicken keepers in Halifax, despite prohibitions

by Nina Corfu

People looking to raise backyard chickens in Halifax now have a place to go for advice and mentorship, even though the practice is still illegal in some parts of the municipality.

A disaster for many Cape Breton homeowners is a boon to Bras d'Or Lake

by Hal Higgins

Bras d'Or Lake marine life could actually be enhanced by raging floodwaters flowing into it, according to Cape Breton University marine biologist Bruce Hatcher.

SYDNEY FLOOD Garbage 'pickers' warned not to take flood-contaminated items

by Peggy MacDonald

A health expert with Nova Scotia Environment says many items contaminated with sewage or furnace oil during flooding in Cape Breton are not safe to handle, even if cleaned.

'Internet Black Widow' agrees to sign new peace bond

An 80-year-old woman known as the "Internet Black Widow," who gained notoriety for killing and poisoning her intimate partners, has agreed to sign a two-year peace bond at the end of the month.

Rain came, but dry conditions persist in southern Nova Scotia

by David Burke

Communities in southern Nova Scotia look for ways to prepare for future droughts as they try and recover from this year's water shortage.

1914 political propaganda pamphlet has puzzling past

by Katy Parsons

An Alberta man is looking to unlock the history of a 1914 political propaganda pamphlet that accuses Nova Scotia’s government of plotting to "sacrifice the securities of the province" and grabbing "thousands of acres of land and thousands of dollars."

Another white man on Supreme Court means people of colour 'shut out'

by Nina Corfu

The prime minister's appointment of another white man to the Supreme Court of Canada is a missed opportunity, and proof that people of colour have been "shut out" from the high court, a Halifax social worker says.

Stewiacke 'set a bar higher' for women in politics, electing mostly women for years

by Cassie Williams

Another Nova Scotia town has bucked the status quo that sees many jurisdictions elect fewer women than men to political office.

SYDNEY FLOOD Flood-affected children facing stress and anxiety

by Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board has asked staff to be on the lookout for behavioural changes in the classroom and on the playground.

SYDNEY FLOOD Man forced to leave Fort Mac wildfire faces flood disaster at home in Cape Breton

by Richard Woodbury

Months after being evacuated from Fort McMurray because of a massive wildfire there, a Nova Scotia man finds himself at the centre of another disaster due to flooding that hit Cape Breton Island on Thanksgiving.

We're not worthy! Comedian Mike Myers comes to Halifax

The comedy legend will be arriving next week to promote his first book.

Sydney ball park that underwent $750K makeover damaged by flood

by George Mortimer

Cape Breton Regional Municipality is assessing storm damage to the Susan MacEachern Memorial Ball Field, which underwent $750,000 in renovations just last spring.

No spike in suicides despite what numbers show, says Nova Scotia doctor

by Jack Julian

A 74 per cent increase in the number of reported suicides and serious suicide attempts inside the province's medical system is likely the result of better record keeping, said Dr. Michael Teehan, the head of psychiatry at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine.

Group says Nova Scotia could do more to keep international students

by Anjuli Patil

The Canadian Federation of Students for Nova Scotia said a new pilot program announced by the government to keep international students in Nova Scotia is "very encouraging," but doesn't address barriers those students consistently bring up.

Austin to Zurawski: Meet the 5 fresh faces on HRM council

by Haydn Watters

A slate of fresh faces elected during Saturday's municipal election in Halifax share their thoughts about the campaign and what changes they would like implemented.

Dalhousie apologizes for full monty performance to Def Leppard song

by Preston Mulligan

Dalhousie University is apologizing for a full monty performance that took place on campus Friday night. It happened during a 50th anniversary for the department of health and human performance at University Club, a private facility for staff and faculty.

Will election results end years of squabbling between Windsor and West Hants?

by Paul Withers

West Hants council has resisted co-operation with nearby Windsor for years, but majority of long-serving incumbents were defeated in Saturday's municipal election.

SYDNEY FLOOD 'What are the next steps?': Flooded homeowners plead for help from experts

by Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith

What to do next if you've been affected by the flooding in Cape Breton.

Cape Breton's Klutzy the Clown facing sex charges

Cape Breton children's entertainer Dale Rancourt, better known as Klutzy the Clown, has been charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation and sexual interference.

Attempted pants robbery unravels in Halifax

by Anjuli Patil

Halifax comedian Ian Black was out with a friend after finishing a comedy set at the Toothy Moose night club Monday morning when he said two men on Argyle Street tried to take his pants.

Black Crown attorney fires back at Lyle Howe during disciplinary hearing

by Blair Rhodes

The N-word landed with a resounding thud Monday at the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society disciplinary hearing for suspended Halifax defence lawyer Lyle Howe.

CBC Investigates Lockdowns are the 'new fire drill' at Nova Scotia schools

A CBC News investigation into how Nova Scotia schools handle threatening incidents show there were 195 threatening incidents at Nova Scotia schools over the last two years, including 32 lockdowns.

Frightful fun or traumatic? Psychologists say graphic Halloween displays can cross the line for some

by Blair Sanderson

Halloween decorations are beginning to materialize on front porches and lawns as Oct. 31 approaches. It's all meant to be frightful fun. But for some people, the most gruesome displays can trigger unwanted psychological trauma.

Stellarton police investigate cellphone voyeurism incident

by Richard Woodbury

Police in Stellarton, N.S., are investigating after a woman noticed a cellphone attached to a pole that was aimed at the second-storey bathroom she was in on Saturday at about 11:30 p.m.

Nova Scotia man fined $13 to go along with 3-year prison sentence

by Richard Woodbury

A Nova Scotia man will have plenty of time behind bars to ponder how he will come up with enough money to pay off a $13 fine ordered by a provincial court judge.

Professor says Halifax's low voter turnout harms democracy

by David Burke

Jeffrey Roy at Dalhousie University's school of public administration says the low turnout shows that people aren't engaged in what's happening in their community.

The case of the same barn sold twice ends in fraud charges

by Nina Corfu

Martin Kaelble and his wife Lori Bledin are scheduled to make their first appearance Schubenacadie provincial court on Dec. 5. The pair are charged with fraud after the same barn was sold to two different people.

Cape Breton man dies in early morning crash

A 34-year-old man from Main-à-Dieu, Cape Breton, died in a single-car accident in the community early Monday morning.

Weighing the power that comes with slim election wins

by Michael Gorman

When someone just squeaks out a win in a race to become mayor, how much consideration should they give to the platform of their opponent?

New face for Kentville council after spending, amalgamation turmoil

by Pam Berman

Kentville Town Council has a brand new look, with a new mayor and all but one of the council seats filled with new faces.

Good Robot brewery makes for bad neighbour, says Islamic centre

by Anjuli Patil

Members of the Centre for Islamic Development on Robie Street say they're sick and tired of litter, loud noise, loitering, vandalism, and urination they say is coming from the next door business.