Atlantic Canada immigration ministers say they are prepared to welcome asylum seekers

HALIFAX – Immigration ministers from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador say they are…

While sectors deal with layoffs, labour shortages continue in the construction industry

New developments under construction are popping up all over the Halifax area. Despite the booming industry,…

Nova Scotia has so far welcomed 63 asylum seekers who entered Canada through Quebec

HALIFAX – More than 100 asylum seekers who entered Canada through an irregular border crossing in…

Service reduction in Canadian cities can lead to transit ‘death spiral’: researcher

HALIFAX – Canadian cities should be nimble and prioritize service if they want to sustain and…

Halifax jury in third day of deliberations in murder trial of William Sandeson

A jury started its third day of deliberations today in the trial of a former Halifax…

Store helping Ukrainian refugees resettle in Halifax to close end of March

The Ukrainian Store in Halifax, which many refugees have relied on since coming to Canada, is…

Crown alleges former Halifax medical student dismembered body of fellow student

There was drama in a Halifax courtroom Wednesday as a Crown prosecutor tried to poke holes…