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Halifax municipality to charge flat rate for false building alarms

When first responders are sent to a false alarm, tenants or property owners are charged incrementally, depending on the number of occurrences in one year. Beginning September 1, fees will be the same whether it’s the first or fifth false alarm.

New discount grocery stores in HRM part of a growing trend: expert

Two new discount grocery stores opened in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality on Thursday. The FreshCos, owned by Sobeys, are two of four planned discount locations opening in the HRM before the end of the year.

N.S. minister apologizes for past song lyrics

Marco MacLeod recorded a rap song containing misogynistic lyrics before running for public office. He now says the song was a mistake and is apologizing. The CBC's Taryn Grant reports.

Man's body found at Halifax recycling facility

Police say the body arrived at the facility in a truck that collected recycling materials.

Women's pro baseball is back and Canadians hope it comes north

Women's professional baseball has returned after 70 years with the inaugural season of the WPBL underway in Illinois. The league's success has inspired Canadian girls and raised hopes of an expansion north of the border.

New Waterford residents demand solutions for community safety

Hundreds gathered at the New Waterford community centre on Wednesday calling on the government to address drugs and crime in the area. The CBC's Kyle Moore reports.

'I was meant to be there': Off-duty Mountie helps rescue baby, family trapped in house fire

RCMP Const. Anton Lorde had finished his shift and was on his way home when he saw dark smoke billowing into the sky. His quick response — along with the actions of a family member — helped save the lives of four people.

Does Nova Scotia need shark-detecting drones?

Countries around the world frequented by sharks use drones to detect when the creatures lurk too close to public beaches, but Nova Scotia officials say they don’t plan on using the technology any time soon. Some beachgoers say they'd like to the technology implemented.

N.S. premier 'content' with how U.S. trade negotiations are going

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said he’s optimistic about Canada's ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S.

New Halifax fire chief says job is 'opportunity of a lifetime'

Chief Deryn Rizzi takes command of Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency and aims to keep up with a growing city. The CBC's Haley Ryan has the story.