6+ hour, 39+ min ago  (201+ words) Long-term care workers across the province are one week away from walking off the job. In a post on social media, CUPE Local 1635 says strike action will begin at 7 a.m. on April 13. "This is something none of us want to do,…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (144+ words) Sales of U.S. alcohol have brought in more money than expected for food relief efforts across Nova Scotia. The province says $5.3 million is being distributed through the Feeding Communities Fund, up from the $4 million originally forecast. The funding is going to…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (426+ words) The mayor of Halifax says if the budget committee started from scratch, they would have been able to bring the property tax rate down, avoiding the 9.5 per cent increase. Andy Fillmore made the comments to our newsroom Wednesday, after months…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (81+ words) Another hike at the gas pump. Gas is going up 7.1 cents per litre at midnight, diesel will jump 10.9 cents. It... Gas, diesel to go up at midnight due to interrupter clause Another hike at the gas pump. Gas is going…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (354+ words) A new transportation plan is in the works for HRM. Councillor Kathryn Morse says the city is working on tackling congestion with what they call the Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP) that was introduced last week. In a lengthy statement on…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (16+ words) El Nino on the way? A meteorologist breaks down what it means for Atlantic Canada'surge105.ca...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (85+ words) Porter announces non-stop service from Halifax to Montreal'Surge 105 Porter announces non-stop service from Halifax to Montreal Flying from Halifax to Montreal is about to get easier. Porter Airlines has announced a direct flight between Halifax Stanfield and Montreal Metropolitan starting…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (237+ words) The Nova Scotia Power cyber attack affected more than 900,000 customer profiles. That's according to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, who investigated last spring's breach. The personal information of 340,000 current and 540,000 former customers was compromised. The breach happened…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (171+ words) A review of congested streets on the Halifax Peninsula. The province and the HRM look at core streets and access points to help improve traffic flow. They're working with consultant company CIMA Canada on the review. Public Works minister Fred…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (109+ words) A Quebec company is interested in offshore wind from Nova Scotia. Hydro-Quebec is looking into timelines and costs associated with projects here. They've issued a request for information on transmission of electricity from potential offshore wind farms. Premier Tim Houston…...