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Nova Scotians can receive free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines for this flu season, starting now

The first round of regulations includes protection for cyclists, age rules for e-bikes and changes to car seat requirements.

Bruce MacKinnon's editorial cartoon for Oct. 7, 2026

Is it possible to detect breast cancer by studying a patient’s breath?

A massive silver aircraft floating through the Halifax sky on Wednesday morning caught a lot of eyes and raised plenty of questions.

From scary movies to ghost hunting to writing novels, Kentville's Adam Myles is following his love of horror genre

Fred and Shirley Ansems won all eight categories at the Great Howard Dill Pumpkin Classic Oct. 3 in Windsor.

A pair of Oscar winners and one of Hollywood's breakout actresses are in Nova Scotia to film Woman in the Sun

It isn't uncommon for coyotes to visit urban areas in Nova Scotia but residents should be careful after one showed up in Bedford Wednesday

There are several factors that are causing a shortage of dental hygienists, assistants and other support staff in Nova Scotia

Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for The Chronicle Herald

The Bedford community has rallied around beloved resident Patrick Doyle, who has championed many causes with his awareness walks.

A Kentville woman who lost $10,000 to scammers is sharing her story in hopes that she can prevent other people from being victimized

Over 52,000 Nova Scotians are currently on a wait list to be connected with a family doctor.

Elsie Gray works mostly with watercolours and avoids straight lines as she finds inspiration in the world around her

Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for The Chronicle Herald

Olesia Zozulia knows how important it is to buy a home to feel settled.

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University Health Network’s Toronto General Hospital has ranked second in the world in Newsweek magazine’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026. Learn more.

Truro-area business Alicia Lynn Art offers wide variety of artwork, including fabric, paintings, magnets, pins and more

A mysterious death on an isolated island in the Minas Basin and a family story passed down through generations are at the heart of a Nova Scotia author's latest novel

The executive director of a New Glasgow homeless shelter says her funding was cut a day after refusing a provincial government demand to kick out a man who’d served time for a crime against a prominen...

Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for The Chronicle Herald

A nor'easter developing along the eastern seaboard is not expected to make landfall in Nova Scotia, meteorologist Cindy Day said.

New buildings in the Halifax Regional Municipality are getting taller every year and the city's firefighters are doing their best to keep up

Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for The Chronicle Herald

Does a draft motion to stop the $126-million redevelopment of the Halifax Forum meet the criteria for a ‘back room’ deal?

Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for Sept. 17, 2026.

A Halifax woman accused of disposing of a newborn baby's body has been granted bail with the consent of the Crown after spending almost four months in custody.

This is a limited set. Handmade Merino Wool Nova Scotia Tartan mittens lined with soft Chenille and a nice warm Merino Wool Nova Scotia Tartan blanket. Get for sitting out at events in the cold wint...

New community group in Halifax fixes pretty much any household item for free

Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for The Chronicle Herald

Craft show vendors have been targeted by a scam email from an entity masquerading as a reputable craft show organization.

The Toronto Sun family is in mourning after legendary political cartoonist Andy Donato died Tuesday. He was 89. Read more.

Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for The Chronicle Herald

Nova Scotia's Rachel Reid, a New York Times bestselling author, shared her experiences at a successful Annapolis Valley library fundraiser.

Susan Scharpegge stepped up to care for the "plane people" who stayed at Hotel Gander on 9/11, forming lasting bonds with many

Twenty-five years ago, Michelle Joudrey forged a lifelong bond with a Lufthansa German Airlines purser that began a day after the terror attacks hit the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

‘I feel that we all need to kind of pull together on this,’ says Frank Rudzicz about finding solutions to Halifax’s traffic congestion

Windsor-area ski hill building attractions to bring people out in the off-season

Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for The Chronicle Herald

After 20 years selling second-hand clothing in Shelburne, Guy’s Frenchys is closing the doors.