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Multiple fire departments battle blaze at New Ross lumber mill

July 3 , 2025 at 06:40:51 p.m. ADT • :

Four fire departments are at the scene of a fire at L.E. Elliott Lumber in New Ross.

Doctors Nova Scotia joins voices opposed to expanding booze sales in N.S.

July 3 , 2025 at 03:39:37 p.m. ADT • :

The provincial government has wrapped up consultations that will help determine if it will allow alcohol to be sold in more places, including grocery and corner stores. It's a move that Doctors Nova Scotia fears will cause significantly more harm than good.

Halifax man sentenced to life in prison for murdering mother in fit of rage

July 3 , 2025 at 04:05:39 p.m. ADT • :

Jonathan William Pinsky was charged last October after the body of Delina (Lana) Pinsky was found in the storage area of a Halifax condominium.

N.S. boxer trains local youth

July 3 , 2025 at 08:21:12 p.m. ADT • :

Nova Scotia's Custio Clayton, an Olympian and six-time national champion, is using skills he's learned in the ring to help young people fight their own struggles.

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Halifax pizzeria ranked among top 100 in the world

July 3 , 2025 at 05:57:02 p.m. ADT • :

Cédric Toullec, owner of the Halifax-based gourmet pizzeria Lou Pécou, was honoured by the Best Pizza Awards, which ranked his restaurant 93rd in this year's list of the 100 best pizzerias in the world.