Truro ends water boil advisory effective immediately

by Anjuli Patil

Two consecutive water samples came back free of bacteria.

Updated Nova Scotia pets get ready for Christmas

The holidays aren't just for humans. Lots of Nova Scotian pets are getting into the spirit.

First Cape Breton Christmas for families that traded West Coast for job, free land

Two families who traded their West Coast lives for the promise of a job and free land in Cape Breton are celebrating their first Christmas on the island.

Live Norad Santa tracker: Follow Santa's sleigh

Santa Claus is coming to town, so check in here to follow his route.

Nova Scotia SPCA faces $250K deficit as new programs add up

by Carolyn Ray

The Nova Scotia SPCA is facing its largest deficit ever after taking on new initiatives to spay and neuter feral cats.

Opinion The week in commentary: Things to think about while waiting for your new game console to update

by Jane Lytvynenko

Child poverty, hunger and addiction deserve our attention, more than ever.

What's open and closed during Christmas 2016 in Halifax

Here's a list of what's open and closed over the Christmas break in the Halifax area.

Worker injured in Fairview convenience store robbery

A Halifax convenience store worker was injured during a robbery Friday night.

Nova Scotia cuts health deal with federal government

Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have joined New Brunswick in making bilateral deals with the federal government on health care transfers.

Harvest House hopes to convert old church into shelter for homeless people

by George Mortimer

The coordinator of a Glace Bay soup kitchen is hoping for big things in the New Year.

Strangers bring Christmas to 85-year-old woman after home invasion

by Shaina Luck

An 85-year-old woman who was attacked in her home is receiving support from people in Halifax in the form of some early Christmas gifts.

Most Nova Scotians dreaming of a white Christmas are out of luck

by Kalin Mitchell

Unless your community has a several centimetres or more of snow on the ground as of today, chances are good that you're in for a green Christmas, says Kalin Mitchell.

Halifax man charged with robbing 3 elderly women and punching 1 in the face

A career criminal released from prison less than six months ago has been charged in connection with a home invasion and a break-in involving victims in their 80s, one of whom was punched in the face.

Q&A; Next CBU president must be able to take on Halifax, says university backer

A former board member with the Shannon School of Business at Cape Breton University says attitudes toward higher education are hardening in the provincial government.

When loss makes every Christmas a blue Christmas

by Felicia Latour

The holidays are tough on many of us: expensive, stressful and jam-packed. But for some people dealing with the death of a loved one, the holidays can be especially painful.

Nova Scotia arenas struggle as teachers' job action stops ice rentals

by Steve Berry

Rinks around Nova Scotia are having trouble replacing student teams now off the ice due to teacher work-to rule job action.

Halifax man thought he'd never be a doctor after crash left him a quadriplegic

by Natalie Dobbin

Slumped over in his car and numb from the neck down, Amit Rahalkar figured his dream of becoming a doctor had been stolen in a split second on Cape Breton's Cabot Trail.

Woman, 19, dead after crash with fire truck in Timberlea

by Cassie Williams

A 19-year-old woman is dead after a crash involving a fire truck on an icy road in Timberlea, N.S., Thursday night.

Sydney homeowners suspicious of big invoices for flood cleanup

by Joan Weeks

Some homeowners in Sydney, N.S., suspect contractors they hired after the Thanksgiving Day flood are padding the bills.

Zika fears confine pregnant woman to hotel room after Sunwing denies trip refund

by Yvonne Colbert

The Zika virus has prompted a Montreal woman to warn Canadians planning to go south this winter to make sure they understand their travel company’s refund policies and purchase cancellation Insurance.

This city halfway around the world has a giant Christmas tree from Nova Scotia

by Katy Parsons

The Boston tree gets all the buzz, the big ceremony and the send-off from Parade Square. But there is a lesser-known Christmas tree tradition in Nova Scotia.

'The goats crave it': Unwanted Christmas trees used as goat food, heat source, shelter

by Stephanie vanKampen

Thousands of Christmas trees will never be adorned with twinkling lights or host an angel this Christmas — but even if they're not standing around looking pretty, they may serve a purpose as shelter or a food source.

Councillor's wife accused of voting on behalf of seniors

by Rachel Ward

The wife of a Stewiacke councillor is accused of voting on behalf of at least six other people in an election a Nova Scotia judge has been asked to overturn.

Nova Scotia smokers earn free turkey after quitting for a month

by Elizabeth Chiu

The Lung Association of Nova Scotia gave away more than 100 turkeys to people who quit smoking for 30 days.

Giving Nova Scotians a reason to love parking meters

by Nina Corfu

Feeding the meter has become a much more enjoyable task in Truro now that three special parking meters are available to collect spare change for charity.

FEATURE Gifts from the heart: A 'corny' radio story read by Stan Carew

by Nina Corfu

Listening to the smooth voice of the late Stan Carew, long-time CBC radio host in the Maritimes, has become a cherished Christmas tradition for one Nova Scotia family.

'I'll see you' threat nets more charges for human trafficker

Owen Gibson-Skeir, 21, mouthed "I'll see you," and made a shooting gesture with his hand at the 15-year-old girl in a Halifax courtroom Wednesday, Crown attorney Catherine Cogswell said Thursday.

Christmas baskets packed with food, supplies help families 'get ahead a little bit'

by Paul Palmeter

Dozens of elves were working a little bit of Christmas magic in a Halifax-area community Thursday morning. Inside the East Preston Resource Centre, volunteers were filling up Christmas gift baskets to help support 80 families in the area.

infographic Nova Scotians need $19/hour to keep heads above water, report says

by Michael Gorman

A new report says it will take collaboration between government and the private sector to raise wages to a point where a family of four can escape financial stress.

Holly, chocolates, strings of lights: what pets should avoid this Christmas

by Colleen Jones

An expert talks about traditional holiday fare and decorations that could harm your pet.

Canadian Forces accused of systemic racism in lawsuit by 3 ex-military members

by Chloé Fedio

Three former members of the Canadian Forces have filed a proposed class action lawsuit claiming "systemic racial discrimination and harassment" during their service.

Nova Scotia starts clock on construction of Bear Paw pipeline

A proposed pipeline between Richmound County and Guysborough County has received environmental approval from the province.

Halifax swimmers landlocked after fluke pool closures

by Carolyn Ray

The temporary closure of three Halifax-area pools has some in the swimming community calling for a new facility in the city.

Crown withdraws latest charges against Internet Black Widow

by Blair Rhodes

Halifax Regional Police had accused Melissa Ann Shepard, 81, of using a computer at the Halifax Central Library in April, in violation of a condition that she not use the internet following her release from prison.

Yarmouth Regional Hospital's Building B to be closed for months following flood

by Jill English

After last week's pipe burst caused flooding on all five floors, Nova Scotia Health Authority officials say the hospital will require months of repairs.

Nova Scotia's most popular baby names of 2016 are...

Classic names like John and James were two of the names that made a comeback in 2016.