Mark Hodgins

Halifax

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N.S. marks 33 years since Westray Mine disaster

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

It's been 33 years since the Westray Mine disaster rocked Nova Scotia's Pictou County, and both unions and politicians say it's a time to remember the fight continues to ensure workers are protected. At 5:18 a.m. on May 9, 1992, an explosion of methane gas and coal dust sent a fireball through the mine, killing all 26 workers inside.
No change to gasoline prices as diesel takes a tumble

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

By Mark Hodgins The price for gasoline did not change this week, as the provincial regulator announced its regular weekly adjustment. The Nova Scotia Energy Board says the minimum price for regular, self-serve gasoline would remain at 139.4.It's a different story for diesel, which saw prices drop by 5.9 cents to a new minimum of 133.2.This time last year, gas prices in the Halifax area were 179.4, and diesel prices were 175.4.
Crash closes stretch of Bedford Highway, knocks out power to thousands

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

It could be a more challenging commute on Thursday morning for people who use the Bedford Highway. Halifax Regional Police says as of 6 a.m., the roadway is closed in both directions between Kearney Lake Road and Flamingo Drive after an early-morning crash that took out a power pole and brought down wires. That has also led to a large power outage in the surrounding area, impacting more than 6,000 Nova Scotia Power customers.
Public Health offering drop-in measles vaccines after case identified in Halifax

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

Public Health says there will be a free measles vaccine clinic on Thursday after the province's top doctor announced a case in the Halifax area. Tuesday afternoon, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang announced a case of measles, involving an adult who travelled outside of Canada. Strang said the person turned up to the QEII emergency department on Sunday night. The person has one dose of vaccine, according to Strang, but people generally need two doses to be fully vaccinated.
Emergency alert test in N.S. on Wednesday

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

By Mark Hodgins A test of the national Alert Ready system will be happening later today. Alert Ready says there will be tests in all provinces and territories except for Quebec on Wednesday. In Nova Scotia, it will happen at 1:55 p.m.You can expect to see test alerts show up on TV, radio and devices like smartphones, along with that distinctive alert tone. The test comes during Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada.
Halifax Water asks for large rate hike amid deficit

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

Halifax Water says it has submitted a rate application seeking significant increases in residential water bills. The utility is asking the provincial regulator for a 16.2 per cent increase in average residential bills in 2025-26 and a 17.6 per cent increase in 2026-27. The ask comes as Halifax Water says it's facing significant operating deficits projected to be 18.7 million dollars for 2024-25 and 34.1 million for 2025-26.
N.S. marks national Emergency Preparedness Week

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

It's Emergency Preparedness Week which means officials are encouraging Nova Scotians to make sure they're prepared in the event of emergencies. The awareness campaign started Sunday and runs until Saturday and during that time, the province and other officials are offering up some tips for how residents can stay prepared for potential emergencies.
Police ask for help finding missing West Hants woman

1 week ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

The RCMP is turning to the public for information on the whereabouts of a woman from West Hants. According to police, Lyndsay Moorhouse, 43, was last seen in Three Mile Plains on Sunday. Moorhouse is described as 5'2″ and about 200 lbs with medium-length blond hair, blue eyes and glasses. She's believed to be wearing jeans and a black hoodie. "Moorhouse is known to frequent the Halifax area," the RCMP said in a media release.
Large search underway for young kayaker in Nova Scotia

2 weeks ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

The RCMP says a multi-agency search is underway for a young kayaker in Pictou County. Police say officers were called to reports of an overturned kayaker on Eden Lake at about 5 p.m. on Thursday. The Mounties say two youth were paddling on the lake in seperate kayaks when one of them overturned and was submerged.
N.S. makes increased illegal burning fine permanent

2 weeks ago | halifax.citynews.ca | Mark Hodgins

The Nova Scotia government says a larger fine for illegal burning that was brought in after the province's destructive 2023 wildfires will be sticking around. The province set an interim fine of $25,000 for people who refused to follow daily burn restrictions, up from the previous fine which was around $200. "Nova Scotians saw the devastation of wildfires first-hand in 2023.