SUV crashed by cabinet minister's son a writeoff

Nova Scotia Community Services Minister Judy Streatch can expect a hefty bill after her damaged government-leased SUV is sold for its salvage value.

CBRM developing coke problem, police chief says

The chief of the Cape Breton regional police service says the recent seizure of two kilograms of cocaine indicates a serious drug problem on the island.

Liberals to keep Tories in power

Nova Scotia's third-party Liberals will support the provincial budget, ensuring the minority Progressive Conservative government remains in power.

Trucking companies face dilemma as costs rise

The owner of a trucking company in the Annapolis Valley says the industry is facing a double whammy of skyrocketing fuel costs and less freight to move.

Proposed N.S. law gives patients choice ahead of illness

Patients will have a greater say in their care after they become incapacitated under proposed legislation introduced by Nova Scotia's Tory government.

Canadian rapper ripped off at concert

Victoria police are investigating after band equipment valued at $5,000 was stolen from a Canadian hip-hop artist at a concert Thursday night.

Nash scores late to save Team Canada at worlds

Rick Nash scored on a late power play to allow Team Canada to escape what should have been an easy one with a 2-1 victory over Norway at the world hockey championships in Halifax.

Nova Scotia cabinet ministers lose government cars after crash

Cabinet ministers in Nova Scotia will no longer be allowed government-leased vehicles.

Negotiate, don't litigate, Dingwall advises CBRM

Litigation isn't the answer in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's funding battle with the province, former federal cabinet minister David Dingwall says.

College suspends Glace Bay doctor's licence

A family doctor in Glace Bay has been temporarily stripped of his licence to practice.

Newspaper cartoon a hate crime, Islamic group claims

Police in Halifax are investigating a complaint about a political cartoon that some members of a local Islamic group claim is a hate crime.

Couche-Tard and Irving Oil expand partnership to Atlantic Canada

Irving Oil Ltd. is handing over operating powers for 128 of its Atlantic Canada convenience stores to convenience retail company Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

Hunt for Karissa's killer still active, police say

Police are still looking for answers in the homicide of a 12-year-old girl whose body was found near Bridgewater three months ago.

Bear cubs get second chance after backyard run-in

Two bear cubs who had been raiding compost bins in a Halifax suburb have been released into the wild, but their mother has been put down.

Strait school board member barred from meetings

The vice-chair of the Strait Regional School Board has been barred from committee meetings after clashing with the board chair and superintendent at a tense meeting Wednesday night.