No fun: Ownership dispute tanks plans for $100K upgrade at Sydney playground

by Joan Weeks

About $100,000 in upgrades was slated for a playground in a Sydney subdivision until the property's ownership came into dispute. Property records show the subdivision developer apparently owns it and it doesn't look like he wants to play ball.

South Shore woman upset abandoned sailboat still not moved from her property

by Emma Smith

A 17-metre wooden sailboat rotting in a cove near Judith Atkinson's home in Feltzen South, an ugly wreck blocking her path to the water where she usually launches her dory.

Negotiations ongoing to land Sidney Crosby for Natal Day parade

by Paul Palmeter

The organizers of this year’s Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day parade say they are continuing their negotiations to land Sidney Crosby and the Stanley Cup.

Court blocks extradition of Nova Scotia man accused of sex crimes in U.S.

by Blair Rhodes

Nova Scotia's highest court is ordering Canada's justice minister to take another look at her decision to allow the extradition of a Nova Scotia man accused of sex crimes in Minnesota.

Nova Scotia firefighters to join battle against B.C. wildfires

by Frances Willick

Twenty firefighters and one manager will leave Tuesday morning and will be in B.C. for two weeks.

Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation votes in support of $15.3M highway interchange

by Frances Willick

The Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation hopes the project will spur development on the reserve near Antigonish.

Doctor says province put patient's life at risk by cutting off drug coverage

by Elizabeth McMillan

A chronic pain physician in Nova Scotia says Community Services put her patient's life in danger when it cut off her income assistance and stopped covering her opioid treatment medication.

Ivany report inspires family farm to create kale 'super salad'

by Jon Tattrie

The Ivany report on Nova Scotia's economic future has generated lots of talk — but what does it look like when put into action?

Lawyer who wrote 'unconquered people' brief wins bid to keep lawsuit details secret

by Blair Rhodes

The next round in a former government lawyer’s legal battle against Premier Stephen McNeil and former justice minister Diana Whalen will take place under a blanket of secrecy.

Failed wind turbine plant needed 'special support' from the start

by Michael Gorman

The company that pitched the idea to the Nova Scotia government of setting up a plant to make wind turbine towers said from the start that it would cost big money.

How Membertou's economic success might help revitalize a poor South African region

by Nic Meloney

Membertou's impressive economic growth since the 1990s is of special interest to Francis Neshamba of Nottingham Trent University.

Dalhousie medical school struggling to attract black and Indigenous students

by Sherri Borden Colley

Dalhousie University's medical school is struggling to attract African-Canadian and Indigenous students, and its admission process is partly to blame, a review committee has found.

CBC Investigates From Dollarama to Halifax: The odd journey of 2,000 Annie Leibovitz photos

by Richard Cuthbertson

Court records show another buyer was interested in the Leibovitz collection and that the former CEO of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia knew in 2012 that the donation would be a tax shelter.

'A special breed': Nova Scotia filmmaker shoots movie about North Atlantic surfing

by Colleen Jones

There's no emerald sea or palm trees in this surf film. Perilous Sea is shot on the rugged shores of the North Atlantic Ocean — from Iceland and Ireland to Nova Scotia.

Nearly 200 people line up for Donkin Mine job fair in Sydney

by George Mortimer

Nearly 200 people turned out for a Donkin Mine job fair Thursday. One man brought his wife and toddler as he tried for a job that would keep them together in Cape Breton.

Man accused of driving offences even though he was in jail at the time

by Moira Donovan

A woman whose son has been charged with two traffic offences says her son was charged when he could not possibly have been driving.

What MLAs say about their jobs after they leave the legislature

by Joan Weeks

A group whose mandate is to educate Nova Scotians about their political system is tapping into the wisdom of former MLAs to find out what their jobs were really like.

Politician who led charge against tire burning now says science could make it OK

by Michael Gorman

As an opposition MLA, Keith Colwell championed a bill to ban the burning of tires. As his government prepares to approve a project where tires will be burned as fuel, members of the public are concerned he's not as outspoken now.

Some Halifax restaurants giving up plastic straws, stir sticks

by Emma Davie

The Stubborn Goat Gastropub, Durty Nelly's, Scanway, The Rooftop and The Stubborn Goat Beer Garden were using about 500,000 plastic straws per year, but co-owner Geir Simensen says they're cutting back on that waste.

Province using rarely used power to help end Chronicle Herald strike

The province has announced it will start a commission in August to help end the almost 18-months long contract dispute between The Chronicle Herald and the Halifax Typographical Union.

Couple celebrates 75 years of marriage without a major fight

by Cassie WIlliams, Paul Palmeter

A couple from southwest Nova Scotia is celebrating 75 years of wedded bliss and they say they've never had a single major fight.

Halifax man who pleaded guilty in 2012 killing to be sentenced in October

by Blair Rhodes

A man who admitted to killing another man in a confrontation in downtown Halifax nearly five years ago will be sentenced in October.

Cape Breton doctors reprimanded for misdiagnosis, improper record disposal

by Hal Higgins

Two doctors in Cape Breton have received reprimands from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

Dalhousie student union faces backlash for not celebrating Canada 150

by Emma Smith

A fierce debate has erupted around the decision by Dalhousie University’s student union not to celebrate Canada Day on campus or partake in the nation’s 150th birthday.

Dartmouth businessman's new trial on sex assault charges delayed by a year

by Blair Rhodes

The second trial of a man charged with a violent sexual assault on a teenage girl will be delayed by a year because of a scheduling conflict his lawyer has.

Mini boom in Nova Scotia village attracts young entrepreneurs

by Mina Mohit

Tatamagouche's charm, friendly people, affordability, and the desire for change are all converging to contribute to its mini boom. Since last year, 10 new businesses have launched in the village.

Lyme disease diagnosis may be delayed due to 'mysterious' symptoms, doctor warns

by Emma Smith

A resident of a high-risk area in Nova Scotia for Lyme disease says doctors need to do a better job of diagnosing the disease after she showed up to the emergency room but wasn't treated.

3 things to know about Halifax's twin city in Japan

by Ian Munroe

A delegation from Hakodate has been visiting Halifax this week to mark a little-known milestone.

Location of new J.L. Ilsley High School now in education minister's hands

by Anjuli Patil

The Halifax Regional School Board voted Wednesday to send three location proposals to Nova Scotia's education minister.

Renowned author says community should flex its muscle to prevent tire burning

by Michael Gorman

Author Silver Donald Cameron told a crowd gathered to discuss a company's plan to burn tires as fuel that communities need to final ways to assert their authority over issues.