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Proposed 650% Halifax Water fee hike for new construction raises alarm among builders

Halifax Water is proposing a 650 per cent increase to water hook-up fees for new developments and an additional 265 per cent hike to connect to the wastewater system. The utility has applied to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board, citing in part “ …

Canadian NATO intern arrested on suspicions of espionage in Belgium

Poll By Canadian Press on July 25, 2026. MONS — A Canadian intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicions of espionage. Belgium’s federal prosecutor says in a statement the female intern of Chinese origin is suspected of spying on behalf of a third country …

Defence seeks more time to review disclosure in Halifax newborn death case

Two people charged with concealing the body of a child and indignity to human remains in the case of a Halifax newborn’s death appeared virtually before a judge Friday. Sukhpreet Singh, 23, and his wife Ramandeep Kaur, 26, are also charged with resisting …

Former Nova Scotia MP Elmer MacKay passes away at 89

A former Nova Scotia MP has passed away at the age of 89. Elmer MacKay represented the people of Central Nova for more than two decades. He was the father of another former MP, Peter Mackay. In a post on X, Peter says his father was “called home”. Premier …

Halifax utility proposes 650% hike to water connection fee for new construction

Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Halifax Water wants to …

Nova Scotia Liberal Leadership Candidate Amanda Mombourquette of Richmond County Holds Celebration Event this Week in St....

Nova Scotia Liberal Leadership candidate Amanda Mombourquette, who has been travelling the province campaigning, made a stop at her home turf of St. Peter’s Wednesday night for a celebration event. Mombourquette announced her candidacy for the leadership …

Gasoline Rises by 5.8 cents a Litre, Diesel Rises by 6.3 cents in Weekly Setting By Nova Scotia Energy Board

There’s been a big jump in the price at the pump. The Nova Scotia Energy Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gas is rising by 5.8 cents a litre.  The price for a litre of regular self-serve unleaded ranges from $1.93.8 to $1.96.7 in …

Former federal cabinet minister and longtime N.S. MP, Elmer MacKay, dies at 89

Longtime Nova Scotia MP Elmer MacKay, who held several cabinet portfolios under prime ministers Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney, has died at 89. His son Peter MacKay, who also represented Central Nova and served as a federal cabinet minister, wrote in a post …

Elmer MacKay, longtime Nova Scotia MP, dies at 90

Open this photo in gallery:Peter MacKay, left, shares a moment with his father Elmer MacKay, former Mulroney cabinet minister, in Stellarton, N.S., in January, 2020.Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press Elmer MacKay, a Nova Scotia politician who spent …

Elmer MacKay, former federal minister and Nova Scotia MP, dies at 89

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics 'His was an extraordinary life, collecting legions of friends leaving a legacy of hard work and public service' Former Central Nova MP Elmer MacKay from New Glasgow was a significant figure in the Brian …

Elmer MacKay, longtime Progressive Conservative MP for Nova Scotia, dead at 89

Elmer MacKay, a Nova Scotia politician who spent more than two decades representing the Central Nova district in the federal government, has died. His son, Peter MacKay, who also represented the Central Nova district in Ottawa, confirmed his father’s death …

Elmer MacKay, longtime Progressive Conservative MP for Nova Scotia, dead at 90

Elmer MacKay, a Nova Scotia politician who spent more than two decades representing the Central Nova district in the federal government, has died. His son, Peter MacKay, who also represented the Central Nova district in Ottawa, confirmed his father’s death …

Zinc mine restarts in Halifax County following ‘undeniable’ push, N.S. says

According to the Nova Scotia government, there has been significant “momentum” in the province’s mining sector in the last several months. Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources, said in a statement that the movement is “undeniable.” “Over the past …

Coffee Bike World Turns U.S. Border Setback Into an All-Canadian Entrepreneurship Journey

After a U.S. border setback, Coffee Bike World redirects THE CROSSING through Atlantic Canada and begins the journey home to Vancouver. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What began as a 90-day journey across Canada and …

Longtime former Nova Scotia MP Elmer MacKay dies at 89

Caden Trestrail Signs With Canadian Premier League Club Halifax Wanderers

Canadian Premier League team Halifax Wanderers has announced the signing of 18-year-old Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Caden Trestrail for the upcoming season. The Diego Martin native has represented T&T at the Under-17 and Under-20 levels and has …

Canadian submarine HMCS Corner Brook sinks retired USS Mobile Bay cruiser with Mk 48 torpedo during RIMPAC 2026

On July 12, 2026, the Canadian submarine HMCS Corner Brook fired a Mk 48 Mod 7AT heavyweight torpedo to deliver the decisive strike against the decommissioned Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Mobile Bay during RIMPAC 2026 north of Kauai, Hawaii. The multi- …

Man charged in Nova Scotia premier protest released on bail

Nova Scotia The man charged for his alleged role in a protest that saw the windshield of a vehicle carrying Nova Scotia’s premier smashed in has been released on $5,000 bail. 19-year-old from Lawrencetown released on conditions including house arrest The …

Heavy Nova Scotia rain threatens flooding on anniversary of deadly 2023 flash flood

Environment Canada has issued a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Nova Scotia, as the province’s emergency management minister warns residents to take the forecast “seriously.” Up to 60 mm could fall in southwest Nova Scotia and along the Atlantic coast …

Alert the Globe to Rebroadcast Eric Marienthal and Friends Benefit Concert Sunday, July 26 and August 2nd

Part 1 airs July 26 and Part 2 airs Aug. 2, both at 5 p.m. PDT TUSTIN, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alert the Globe will rebroadcast the 27th annual Eric Marienthal and Friends Benefit Concert in two parts, with Part 1 …

KEYS Empowers to Distribute Community Food Packages While Building Long-Term Healing in West Baltimore

Nonprofit continues food distribution, launches Community Ambassador program, and advances construction of the KEYS Community Healing Village BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KEYS Empowers, a Baltimore-based …

Ivory Ridge Custom Construction Delivers Colorado Springs Home Projects Through Single-Contract Design-Build Model

Design-build projects complete 102% faster than traditional methods. The Colorado Springs contractor explains how its four-phase model eliminates costly delays. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Antibacterial Orthopedic Implant Market Intelligence Report Covers Trends, Segments And Regional Growth

The Business Research Company's Antibacterial Orthopedic Implant Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The antibacterial …

Annuloplasty System Market Report Provides Insights Into Market Evolution And Growth Prospects

The Business Research Company's Annuloplasty System Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The annuloplasty system market has …

Angiography Equipment Market Demonstrates Long-Term Growth Potential At 8% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Angiography Equipment Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The angiography equipment market …

Angio Suites Market Report Examines Industry Trends, Growth Drivers And Future Outlook

The Business Research Company's Angio Suites Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The demand for advanced medical imaging …

Anesthesia Machines Market Analysis Highlights Growth To $13.14 Billion By 2030 At 12.4% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Anesthesia Machines Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The anesthesia machines market has …

Anesthesia Circuits Market Report 2026 Market Outlook Supported By A Forecast 4.7% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Anesthesia Circuits Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The anesthesia circuits market is …

Alpha Emitter Market Demonstrates Long-Term Growth Potential At 23.3% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Alpha Emitter Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The alpha emitter market has emerged as …

Alcohol Tests Market Report Examines Industry Trends, Growth Drivers And Future Outlook

The Business Research Company's Alcohol Tests Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The alcohol tests market has been …

Airway Management Devices Market Analysis Highlights Growth To $3.77 Billion By 2030 At 8.2% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Airway Management Devices Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The airway management devices …

Air Compression Leg Massager Market Report 2026 Market Outlook Supported By A Forecast 10.4% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Air Compression Leg Massager Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The air compression leg …

Artificial Intelligence Microscopy Market Study Highlights How Industry Demand Is Evolving

The Business Research Company's Artificial Intelligence Microscopy Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The artificial …

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Prosthetics Market Insights Highlight Segment Expansion And Market Leadership

The Business Research Company's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Prosthetics Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

Artificial Intelligence(AI)-Enhanced Surgical Video Analytics Market Study Explores Industry Growth Toward $2.13 Billion

TBRC's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enhanced Surgical Video Analytics Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The integration …

AI-Enhanced Post-Operative Monitoring Patch Market Intelligence Report Covers Trends, Segments And Regional Growth

TBRC's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enhanced Post-Operative Monitoring Patch Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

Artificial Intelligence Driven AR Surgical Telementoring Market Demonstrates Long-Term Growth Potential At 27.9% CAGR

TBRC's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Augmented Reality (AR) Surgical Telementoring Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

AI-Enhanced Medication Adherence Sensor Market Report Provides Insights Into Market Evolution And Growth Prospects

TBRC's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enhanced Medication Adherence Sensor Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Otoscopic Image Triaging Platform Market Analysis to Hit $1.39B by 2030 at 16.8% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Otoscopic Image Triaging Platform Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Softhome Reinforces Position as One of Singapore's Trusted Soft Furnishings Specialists

Singapore curtains, blinds, wallcoverings & window films supplier marks over a decade in business, backed by an authorised Hunter Douglas partnership. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Softhome, a Singapore soft …

Alsana Expands Support for ARFID Treatment Through Personalized Eating Disorder Care

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, better known as ARFID, was officially recognized as an eating disorder diagnosis in 2013. Yet over a decade later, it remains …

Manhattan Book Group Announces Gold Win for “Life and How to Live it: Begin the Begin” in the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards

NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Manhattan Book Group proudly announces “Life and How to Live it: Begin the Begin” by Chaz Holesworth has been awarded gold in the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards. The honor recognizes exceptional …

Istanbul Airport Transfer Prices Rise 17% as Diesel Jumps 22% in a Single Month

Fuel now accounts for over a third of a standard Istanbul airport transfer fare, according to new operator data from Turkish transfer platform Transfelo. ISTANBUL, TURKEY, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Airport transfer fares in Istanbul …

Rentwell Announces "The Rentwell Library," a Long-Term Educational Initiative for Real Estate Owners

Philadelphia-area property management firm outlines plans for an ongoing series of educational resources built from nearly two decades of operating experience. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- -- Rentwell, a …