Some pharmacies in Nova Scotia are struggling to keep their shelves stocked with cold and flu medications. But unlike the shortage of liquid analgesics for children, there are still enough syrups, sprays and tablets to go around.

Halifax Regional Municipality's annual budget process began Friday under the shadow of a tax hike and spending cuts to address what staff calls"significant economic headwinds."

Dalhousie had an open demolition permit for1245 Edward Street in May when neighbours applied for heritage protection for the structure. Halifax Regional Council approved heritage status this week, leaving the future of the Victorian home unclear.

People living near Cherry Hill Beach on the Nova Scotia's South Shore have concerns about a proposed 15-space RV park nearby.

Jaddus Joseph Poirier's sex assault trial was adjourned once due to COVID-19. Now it's adjourned a second time because the former teacher and hockey coach is recovering from a broken arm while his lawyer is also home sick.

Halifax's long-awaited smartphone app for transit should be on the road by early December. That's the timeline suggested by Halifax Transit's manager of technical services Monday at the municipality's transportation standing committee.

A safe-blood advocate is warning about the potential arrival of for-profit plasma collection in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia governmentsays it does not plan toban Nova Scotians from selling their blood to private corporations.