The Annapolis Valley Regional Library board is meeting tonight to determine whether extending service at five library branches slated for closure is possible without provincial funding. For Kentville Mayor Andrew Zebian, he wants the local municipalities to step up. globalnews.ca/news/1196384...

This month marks three years since I started working in journalism full-time! It's been a wild journey that's taken me to various parts of Nova Scotia and has taught me not just about the province but also a lot about myself.

Replacing the MacKay, fixing it or putting a tunnel in its place is the focus of a tender the province put out to study what are the most viable long-term options for crossing the Narrows. But opposition leaders feel this is just kicking the project down the road. globalnews.ca/news/1196127...

The man who recorded the racist incident at Costco over the weekend spoke to Global News in an exclusive interview. My colleague did a fantastic job chasing and putting this story together. globalnews.ca/news/1195830...

Phase 2 of the Windsor Street Exchange project has officially begun. Major work will be done to improve efficiency and move traffic easier from Bedford Highway to the MacKay Bridge. For HRM this is a step in the right direction for modernization. globalnews.ca/video/119587...

Today is the last day of public consultation on St. Barbara Gold’s proposed mega-project on Nova Scotia’s eastern shore. The streamlined consultation process is raising concerns. globalnews.ca/video/119571...

The Maritimes can expect for record breaking heat as the summer progresses, and for some shelters in HRM it’s presenting unique challenges. globalnews.ca/news/1195473...

A fun story for a day before the holidays! Canadian and Germany are marking 75 years in diplomatic relations, and as a result, the German Bundeswehr Ceremonial Band are putting on a large show for the Nova Scotia Tattoo. globalnews.ca/news/1194468...

My story from yesterday. Halifax Harbour Bridges put out a tender for an engineering study on preserving and rehabilitating the MacKay Bridge. But for opposition leaders, it's raising concerns about whether the province is serious about replacing the aging bridge. globalnews.ca/news/1194281...

Mi'kmaq advocates are standing firm in their rights to sell cannabis following an announcement on Wednesday by the province that new, stricter rules and fines will be in place for violation of the Cannabis Control Act. The province says these new rules are for safety. globalnews.ca/news/1194025...

First story back from vacation! Attended a federal press conference on their new bail and sentencing reform, particularly in combating retail theft and violence against transit workers and users. Minister Sean Fraser says harm reduction supports are included. globalnews.ca/news/1193875...

The product of my trip down to Kejimkujik last week! Chain Pickerel are dominating the waterways at Kejimkujik National Park, with nine out of ten catches being Chain Pickerel as opposed to the native Brook Trout or Yellow Perch. globalnews.ca/news/1190754...

Shout out to our intern here at Global for her great story on the motion coming to council today to test out serving alcohol at Sullivan's Pond during a concern event in September. globalnews.ca/video/119074...

Talk of safety concerns on Spring Garden Road has the area business association raising the alarm for what it means for local businesses. But Ashton Stephenson, HRM's housing and homelessness director, says the situation is much more complex. globalnews.ca/news/1190474...

Spent a hot and lovely day down in Keji for an assignment I’m working on and hoping to have out next week before I’m off on vacation :)

Environmental groups are calling on the province to do more to meet its legally obligated target of protecting 20% of land and water by 2030. With EAC’s Raymond Plourde estimating that if the province stays on its current track, the target won’t be met by 2041. globalnews.ca/video/118988...

The Nova Scotia Brotherhood and Sisterhood are hoping to expand their services to rural parts of Nova Scotia. NDP health critic Rod Wilson says it’s needed to fight barriers for black Nova Scotian health. The province currently isn’t ready to commit. globalnews.ca/video/118969...

Latest by me! Coun. Mancini and Mayor Fillmore say creativity and serious considerations of options needed if the proposed new Halifax Regional Police HQ before the plan comes to regional council. globalnews.ca/news/1189496...

My story from Friday! The Mooseheads hosted the QMJHL draft for the first time in the teams 32 year history. (Shout out to Neil for the excellent camera work and help with this story) globalnews.ca/video/118925...

Crowds poured out to demonstrate outside Minister John Lohr's constituency office to protest the five library closures in the Annapolis Valley - two of which are in King's-North. The province upholds they're not responsible for the closures, having not cut funding. globalnews.ca/news/1188690...

It's been three years since the Tantallon Wildfire destroyed 151 homes, and since then, residents say development and growth in the area is going in the wrong direction. With over 1,600 units planned on a road with one way in and one way out. globalnews.ca/news/1187640...

Premier Tim Houston is stepping away from his role as Energy Minister, handing it over to Marco MacLeod, who previously was the department's ministerial assistant. Three other ministers will also be returning to portfolios they previously held, as well. globalnews.ca/news/1187003...

With another ferry out of service, Coun. Sam Austin put forward a motion to waive fees for riders for the month of June. While that motion was shot down by Regional Council, it is raising questions about the age and sustainability of the current fleet. globalnews.ca/news/1186463...

Story for today. The Province and HRM are collaborating on implementing adaptive traffic signals along the Macdonald bridge corridor. All with the goal of improving congestion and mobility. globalnews.ca/news/1186292...

My story from yesterday! I had a lot of fun with this one, getting reaction from Haligonians about the ad asking them to break up with Halifax and move to Regina. It was also great to get some cross-country collaboration with this one! globalnews.ca/news/1186063...

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic unveiled their brand new Boat School building Thursday morning. This comes after almost 10 years of collaboration between the provincial and federal governments, Irving Shipbuilding and the Canadian Maritime Heritage Society. globalnews.ca/video/118596...

My office for today! Very happy to be outside and enjoyjng the baby geese 🪿

Farmers are still feeling the impacts from the 2025 drought, even after a relatively cold and wet winter and spring. For Pat Fogarty, a Halifax-area farmer, the best thing a farmer can be is prepared for anything, including extreme weather. globalnews.ca/news/1185578...

HRM is phasing out funding for school librarians and social workers over a five-year period, with a plan to prioritize fine arts and music education. Coun. Sam Austin voted against the motion, raising concerns about what this could mean for vulnerable students in HRM. globalnews.ca/news/1185151...

The Alderney Ferry has been at half-service since January. For ferry users, their opinions are mixed but for Coun. Mancini he’s frustrated in the delay in service. Particularly in that Halifax Transit isn’t using what it has to its full potential. globalnews.ca/video/118502...

The province has gotten four fixed-wing water bombers and a Cessna Bird Dog on contract from Forest Protection Limited, a New Brunswick based organization. The premier says these will help the province tackle wildfires, and hopes to keep the contract for the future. globalnews.ca/news/1184784...

Serial fraudster who said fake daughter died in DUI awaits possible prison time. globalnews.ca/news/1184602...

Mayor Andy Fillmore brought two motions to council asking staff to look at reducing red tape and eliminating fees for restaurants who want sidewalk patios. Both motions passed HRM council unanimously. globalnews.ca/news/1184569...

I’m staking my claim for the Gen Z song of a generation early. Old Town Road

Long-term care workers are back on the picket line after negotiations between the province and CUPE failed on Thursday night. For families, they're concerned about what this means for the care of family members, but they also support those on strike for higher wages. globalnews.ca/news/1184045...

Long-term care workers represented by CUPE and the province are returning to the bargaining table. This comes after Minister Barbara Adams told reporters midday that the province would only return to the table if members voted on the offer the province provided. globalnews.ca/news/1183910...

A new report from the Fraser Institute reveals that migration trends in Atlantic Canada may be reverting back to pre-pandemic trends with more young people leaving the region for work. For one economist, more needs to be done to attract young workers to the area. globalnews.ca/video/118377...

My latest story from yesterday. Opposition parties and advocacy groups are asking for more to be done to improve workers rights and wages in the province, with many saying as things currently stand the province isn't competitive and is putting workers at risk. globalnews.ca/news/1183144...

Pretty excited to have been nominated for an RTDNA award for my story on wildfire air patrols in the province! Big shout out to all my colleagues as well who have been nominated today for the Atlantic Journalism Awards and for the RTDNAs.

Businesses along Argyle Street are raising concerns about construction along the road. Particularly when it comes to how HRM communicated the work and fears it’ll hurt as much as when a similar project was done in 2017. globalnews.ca/news/1182957...

As we approach the one year anniversary of Lilly and Jack Sullivan’s disappearance from their home in Lansdowne Station, RCMP are saying they currently have no new leads. But they are asking the public to provide ‘fact-based’ tips to help the investigation. globalnews.ca/news/1182390...

The Nova Scotia government is making it easier for Nova Scotians to participate in medical research trials. globalnews.ca/news/1182059...

Three adults were killed in a fatal house fire over the weekend in Lower Sackville. The fire Marshall is investigating the cause, but for the community it’s a tragedy. globalnews.ca/news/1181898...

So today marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. I don't really like to talk about my education since people tend to get a bit weird when I mention I did a masters degree in Soviet History. But it's wild looking back and seeing that during Covid this disaster was my focus

More people are coming forward will allegations of fraud related to Race Auto Group in Lower Sackville. Lisa Marr is out $60k after she traded in two vehicles to the dealer and bought a third. She's one of many, with RCMP saying fraud reports have more than doubled. globalnews.ca/news/1181593...

Multiple customers are alleging fraud against a used car dealership in Sackville after some say they were left on the hook for loan payments after trading in their vehicle. RCMP are now involved, saying they’ve received 20 reports of fraud. globalnews.ca/news/1181433...

A majority of Nova Scotians want more wilderness protections, according to a Narrative Research poll commissioned by the Ecology Action Raymond Plourde wants to see the province conserve 20% of wilderness by 2030. Currently 14.55% is protected. globalnews.ca/video/118129...

Legal representatives for HRM and the province met for the first time today for the judicial review proceedings regarding Dartmouth Cove bylaws. While a hearing date is yet to be set, ARCP lawyers have applied to join proceedings. globalnews.ca/video/118112...

Residents in Hammonds Plains, especially along the Hammonds Plains road are raising concerns about egress and traffic congestion, especially since the area has continued to grow since the 2023 Tantallon Wildfire. globalnews.ca/news/1180892...