New 2½ month wait for moving company to deliver furniture frustrates woman

by Preston Mulligan

A woman who just moved to Bedford, N.S., from Edmonton is upset it took a Toronto-based company two and a half months to deliver her furniture.

New 'I started to ugly cry': Residents rejoice after plans suspended for waste facility

by Shaina Luck

Residents on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore who opposed the creation of a construction waste processing facility are rejoicing that the project is no longer moving forward.

Cape Breton school board trying to fix 'significant problems' with bus routes

by Wendy Martin

Students who are bused to a school in New Waterford, N.S., will each leave today with a colour-coded tag, so that the board can ensure that "the right child is on the right bus and the right bus gets to the right place."

50 years since first glamorous Clairtone stereo produced in Stellarton

by Nina Corfu

A new exhibit at the Museum of Industry in Stellarton, N.S., marks 50 years since the opening of the Clairtone electronics factory, and the start of a 'magical time' for the community — which quickly fell apart.

Anonymous donor contributes $1M to LaHave River cleanup

by Susan Bradley

A Lunenburg County resident has contributed $1 million toward the cleanup of the LaHave River, which currently receives 600,000 litres of sewage daily from households along the waterway.

New head of Cape Breton charity Town House aims for more outreach, funding

by Hal Higgins

The new executive director of Town House in Glace Bay, N.S., is optimistic his background in private business will help the non-profit volunteer organization raise more money for community programs.

200 lobster traps to be filled with 'fake bait' this season

by Brett Ruskin

A North Carolina company is hoping its product catches on with lobster, and the people who harvest them. The plan is to replace herring with artificial bait, as a way of ensuring a more sustainable catch.

Live Blog Man accused in murder-for-hire case testifies in his own defence

The man accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill his ex-wife is testifying in his own defence at his trial in Sydney on Monday.

No stats, no help: Transgender woman fights for inclusion in census

by David Burke

A transgender woman in Halifax says not being included on the census means that issues facing transgender people are not being addressed by those in power.

Former securities salesman faces fraud charges, 8 years after 1st offences

by Blair Rhodes

The case of a former investment adviser, who is facing four counts of fraud for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients, is due back in court next month.

Shots fired in Darmouth wake neighbours

by Cassie Williams

A woman who lives on Spring Avenue in Dartmouth says hearing shots fired in her neighbourhood is "sobering."

1 person injured after Molotov cocktail thrown through window

by Cassie Williams

One person has minor injuries after police say someone threw an incendiary device through a window of an apartment building Sunday evening.

Analysis How Conservatives spent their summer break

by Janyce McGregor

Policy roundtables aren't most people's idea of summer R&R.; But Conservatives have done a lot of listening this summer, as part of their rebuilding phase.

'We're in an emergency situation': Dry weather leads to call for new well

by David Burke

A councillor in southern Nova Scotia says the dry weather has led to an emergency situation in his municipality and he's pushing to have a new community well drilled.

Nova Scotia-born motocross star dies in backflip crash

by Stephanie vanKampen

Paul Smith, originally from Dartmouth, left Nova Scotia for the United States around 2004 to pursue professional stunting in freestyle motocross.

No expolsives found after bomb threat clears out Digby Wal-Mart

by Anjuli Patil

Employees received anonymous phone call Sunday afternoon from man claiming he left an explosive in the store. A police dog check found nothing suspicious.

Patients living in 'medical limbo' push for federal Lyme disease strategy

by Keith Doucette

Advocates say persistent problems in the fight against Lyme disease — including a lack of awareness, diagnosis and treatment by doctors — has left large numbers of Canadian patients frustrated as they battle chronic symptoms.

'Unbelievable': Airport worker recalls 9/11 plane landings in Halifax

by Susan Bradley, Rachel Ward

Halifax Stanfield International Airport staff handled thousands of passengers from planes diverted there after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Street art intended to slow traffic in north-end Halifax

by Stephanie vanKampen

Families crouched on the pavement at the corner of Charles and Creighton streets on Sunday, paintbrushes in hand, and slowly filled the street with colour.

Shelburne working to fix sewage stench settled over town

by Rachel Ward

People complained Friday evening that the smell had become "really bad," Mayor Karen Mattatall said.

Traffic stop leads to arrest of alleged thief

The alleged thief was driving with the stolen goods when police pulled him over for speeding.

What's Greenpeace doing in Halifax?

by Anjuli Patil

Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise will be tied up next to Murphy's the Cable Wharf along the Halifax Waterfront until Tuesday.

Photographer captures 'the heart' of Yarmouth

by Susan Bradley

Photographer Dana Osmond loves to get to know people who serve coffee, rake leaves and pump gas—and she's profiled 173 of them.

NATO warships in Halifax ahead of Canadian-led exercise

Six countries are participating in military exercise dubbed Cutlass Fury.

Mamma mia! Italian culture being celebrated at Halifax festival

by Anjuli Patil

Money collected from a festival's admission will support earthquake relief efforts in Amatrice, Italy.

50 years as a queer man shown in Fringe festival play

by Rachel Ward

A queer activist in Halifax is telling the story of his life to help older people in Nova Scotia through Elderberries, a social and advocacy group.

Volunteers upset after bridges torn down on popular trail

by Paul Palmeter

Volunteers in Wallace, N.S., are upset with how the federal government is maintaining a national wildlife area, including tearing down a bridge built by volunteers.

East Preston Baptist church honours its roots as it celebrates 174 years

by Sherri Borden Colley

A church that is the heartbeat of a historic African Nova Scotian community on the outskirts of Dartmouth will celebrate its 174th anniversary with a literally historic event on Sunday.

Eastern Shore gold mine to be bought by Vancouver company

Vancouver's Resource Capital Gold Corp. announced Friday that it plans to acquire the idle Dufferin gold mine near Sheet Harbour, N.S.