U.S. Senator John McCain says military exit dates and exit strategies in Afghanistan should not even be discussed until NATO gets the upper hand in its fight against Taliban militants.

The powerful Laval Rouge et Or could not handle the heat in the Kingston kitchen, falling 33-30 in the Mitchell Bowl to Queen's despite a late rally.

The woman killed Friday morning in a fiery head-on collision between a sport utility vehicle and a military bus outside Dartmouth has been identified as Carmel Payne.

The search for a Halifax sailor, who is missing somewhere between Nova Scotia and Bermuda, has been scaled back until Sunday.

A second instalment of an independent consultant's review of Nova Scotia's finances singles out the Health Department as a target for getting overall spending under control.

OTTAWA - The Harper government is dismissing calls for a public inquiry into damning allegations that the military handed over prisoners to face torture in Afghanistan. And it's waging a campaign against the federal intelligence officer who made the charges. Defence Minister Peter MacKay told a raucous House of Commons on Thursday that there's no evidence to support the allegations by Richard ...

Developers unveiled their plans Thursday night for the revitalization of one of Halifax’s biggest eyesores. The public was invited to view the first sketches of the new-and-improved version of Fenwick Place, the now-abandoned 33-storey tower erected in 1971 in the city’s south end. Joe Metlege, a developer with Halifax-based Templeton Properties Ltd., said he was excited to hear the feedback on ...

Natalie Narvey arrived in Halifax about a month ago almost broke, without a place to stay, and pregnant. Living in a building that she said “should have been condemned”, the 25-year-old quickly developed health problems and wasn’t sure where to go for help. A few weeks later, Narvey says she’s feeling much better - thanks to a new mobile health clinic which provides on-the-spot care to at-risk ...

Swine flu immunization will cost Nova Scotia an estimated $20 million, Health Minister Maureen MacDonald said Thursday. However, MacDonald cautioned those numbers could fluctuate by the time the H1N1 outbreak has passed. Some of that will be covered by the federal government, which will foot 60 per cent of the bill for vaccines. But that’s only a fraction of the total cost, which includes ...

Police say three young offenders are each facing charges of armed robbery after the Subway in Coldbrook was held up late Wednesday night. Nova Scotia RCMP say at about 11:20 p.m., they received a 911 call about an armed robbery at the restaurant. Police say a lone male entered the business sporting a weapon and left with an undisclosed amount of money. While responding to the robbery, Kentville ...

Moncton, N.B. - It appears the City of Moncton has weathered the global recession well. With a record $34-million worth of building permits issued last month, city officials say construction activity remains strong.

Two alleged robbers didn't make it too far from the scene of the crime. Police say two men entered a Bedford home last night around 8:15 p.m. The homeowners were still inside and called 9-1-1.

A man is suffering serious injuries from an assault yesterday evening on Granville street. Police responded to the scene at 5 p.m. to find a 20-year old had been assaulted, and was suffering head injuries.

Every two years the Uteck Bowl is played at Saint Mary's University. It's usually well attended, especially when the home team ends up on the grid-iron, but the game might be outgrowing it's venue.

The identity of the woman who died in yesterday's fiery crash on the Forest Hills Extension is not being released at this time. More is being learned about the victims from the military bus - who were transported to hospital after the collision.

Where to get your knicks and knacks for the chimney stocking. by Carsten Knox The Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council Christmas Craft Market The NSDCC Christmas Craft Market is a juried craft market that takes place at towards the end of November, featuring artisans working in pottery, decorative art, glass, jewellery, textiles, leather, organics, wood and metalwork. November 20-22, Cunard Centre ...

Pro Skates has kept people rolling and well dressed for 23 years. by Carsten Knox Pro Skates has been keeping people moving for 23 years. Zach Tovey and Jon Swinamer, the current owners, have been working at the store almost since the beginning, and in the past decade they've taken over the operation—and expanded it, with Pro Girl just up Blowers Street and another Pro Skates on Quinpool Road ...

Here's a list of organizations doing good things to help promote and encourage local economies. by Carsten Knox Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, Nova Scotia Chapter See story on page 58. 1888 Brunswick Street, Suite 806, 877-999-5907, ballens.ca GPI Atlantic See story on page TK.535 Indian Point Road, Glen Haven, 902-823-1944, gpiatlantic.org Clean Nova Scotia The environmental non ...

Halifax is a hub for videogame design, an exploding world of local manufacturing happening right under our noses. by Carsten Knox Years ago, Willie Stevenson worked in the film and TV business for Salter Street Productions. He was a producer on the popular fantasy series Lexx. Eventually, the compromises of that world started to get to him. "I always wanted to get into this sector," he says, but ...

We asked Barry Ring, owner/manager of MacEast to give us a sense of how buying a MacBook at his local business benefits him and the community. by Carsten Knox MacBook Pro $1,399 purchased at MacEast 6 percent profit (approx. $100) $10 Pure Profit Mortgage on the space Condo fees Utilities Staff x3: sales, technician and sales/management MacBook Pro $1,300 purchased at apple.com $100 Leaves the ...

Mike Ross, the equipment manager for the men's hockey team, carried the Olympic torch along Cole Harbour Road.

Dal’s student athletes hit the books as hard as they hit the playing field. Congratulations to all those who have been recognized as Academic All-Canadians.

Dalhousie’s Faculty of Medicine announced recently that its undergraduate medical education program had been placed on probation by its American accrediting body, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Having just completed the appeals process, new dean Tom Marrie sat down with Dalnews to explain how the medical school is responding to the challenge.

So far, absentee levels at Dal due to illness are not up significantly over the same time last year.

“In fact, vaccinations are one of the safest medical interventions that we have,” says Noni MacDonald, a co-investigator of the study published in The Lancet.

The News Antigonish A new bishop for the Diocese of Antigonish was announced Saturday morning.

Lyons Brook – It’s filled with dance moves they’ve never seen before and music that they’re not familiar with, but the students at West Pictou Consolidated will be going back through time with the school’s new musical, Disco Inferno.

New Glasgow – Don’t be alarmed if you notice workers in downtown New Glasgow taking up the asphalt they poured recently – it’s all part of the plan, says the town’s engineer.

The Keltic Kittens have the spotlight next week. Heard of them? The group, consisting of six young musicians – all fiddle players, some dancers, some singers – will be in the spotlight for their very first solo show.

Most people would probably get pretty offended if you called their work a pile of dung. But not Tanja McKay, she'd probably laugh.

BROMONT, Que. — A Quebec woman on long-term sick leave who says she lost her benefits because of photos on Facebook is reportedly fighting to get them re-instated.

PORT HASTINGS — If you’re hoping for a job with the Strait Regional School Board, you may want to reconsider what you post on your Facebook profile.

MIDDLE RIVER — A Sydney Mines man was arrested for impaired driving after driving erratically in Middle River Saturday morning.

BIRCH GROVE — Police say a Glace Bay man in his 30s was accidentally shot by a friend during a hunting trip, Saturday.

SYDNEY — Matt (Too Loud) MacLeod, the afternoon host on 101.9 The Giant, completed his three days on the roof of the Cape Breton Family YMCA on Charlotte Street in support of a good cause.

22-year-old raising money for HIV/AIDS in Africa...

Program helps needy Strait Area families during the holidays...

Off-Duty Cop Made the call

Dunn arrives in the New Year

Due to costs, drilling will start in May or June