in LifeCan’t Really Blame Them – 53% Of Atlantic Canadians Say 2020 Was The Worst Year Of Their Lives
Many may say that 2020 can’t get any worse. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the mass shooting in Nova Scotia, 2020 has been a year of turmoil for many. How bad was 2020? In a recent survey, polling firm Leger and the Association For Canadian Studies teamed up and asked Canadians, up until now, is […] More
- in Life
Incredible Sight As Large Fireball Blazes Across Nova Scotia’s Sky And Breaks Up
Many Nova Scotians have been staring at the sky in wonder tonight trying to catch the Perseid meteor shower. A few lucky ones happened to see a fireball in the sky over Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island. On of the few who was lucky enough to catch a glimpse on video was […] More
- in Life
Nova Scotia Reporting All COVID-19 Cases Resolved – Zero New To Report (Monday, August 10)
The Province of Nova Scotia is once again reporting that all active cases of COVID-19 have been resolved. They are reporting that no new cases were diagnosed yesterday, Sunday, August 9. This marks the 8th consecutive day of no new cases in the province. Nova Scotia has had 1,071 confirmed cases of COVID-19 to date […] More
- in Life
The Devastation Nova Scotia Cities And Towns Would See If The Beirut Explosion Happened Here
At least 135 people have died after a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday. The explosion measured 2.75 kilotons and to draw comparison to the Halifax Explosion of 1917, that explosion measured 2.9 kilotons. In the Halifax explosion, 1,963 people died and 9,000 were injured. The following series of maps show the devastation area […] More
- in Life
The Hurricane Season Forecast Just Got Upgraded – It’s Going To Be ‘Extremely Active’
Some of the more extreme predictions of this year’s hurricane season appear to be coming true. Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the United States upgraded their hurricane forecast and said that the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will be “extremely active.” An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms. NOAA predicts 19 to […] More
- in Life
Justin Trudeau Issues Statement On The Retirement Of Premier Stephen McNeil
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has issued the following statement on Stephen McNeil’s upcoming retirement as Premier of Nova Scotia: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I thank Premier McNeil for his service to Nova Scotia and Canada. “Over the years, he has demonstrated strong leadership for both the province and the country, including during […] More
