Category Archives: Acadia Nova Scotia (CKBW)
I’ll take 15 in a row for $352,000, Ken
It's 15 straight for Mattea Roach as the Jeopardy! champ starts her third week. The Nova Scotia native raked in another $32,000 for a grand total of $352,000US since her streak began. Roach attempted ...
Apr 25, 2022
Public inquiry into N.S. mass shooting focusing on replica police car
The public inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting is detailing the gunman’s replica RCMP car. The proceedings on Monday are focused on the police gear the killer acquired prior to the April ...
Apr 25, 2022
Boosters now available for 70+
Adults 70 and older can now book an additional booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine at their local pharmacy or drop-in clinic. “Boosters are more than just a nice-to-do – they are an important...
Apr 23, 2022
Canada’s Jeopardy! Queen keeps on rolling, wins 14 straight
Nova Scotia's Jeopardy! Queen continues to rewrite the record books of the long running game show. Mattea Roach is now a 14-time champion after her victory Friday night. She’s now 8th on the all...
Apr 23, 2022
Existing solar projects will maintain ability to sell excess power
Good news if you already have solar panels installed on your home, with the province announcing this week that you will still be able to sell excess energy back to the grid. Nova Scotia is still rolli...
Apr 22, 2022
PCs unveil plan to improve ailing health system in Nova Scotia
The province has released its plan to fix Nova Scotia’s ailing healthcare system. The Progressive Conservatives delivered their “Action for Health” plan on Friday. Premier Tim Housto...
Apr 22, 2022
Mattea Roach secures 13th Jeopardy! victory
A 13th Jeopardy! win for Nova Scotia super star Mattea Roach. The 23-year-old who hails from Halifax is now the contestant with the eighth-longest winning streak in the quiz show’s history. She ...
Apr 22, 2022
Sydney Funeral Home Receives Two Month Suspension After Wrongful Cremation
A funeral home in Sydney has been handed a two-month suspension of their cremation license after they cremated the wrong person. Forest Haven Memorial Gardens was found to have failed to ensure proper...
Apr 21, 2022
Province Releases Weekly COVID-19 Data Report
Nova Scotia may have hit the peak of new COVID-19 infections in the current wave of the virus according to health officials. This week’s data report shows an average of 1,072 new cases over seve...
Apr 21, 2022
Province Providing Support For Ukrainian Immigrants
The government is making it easier for Ukrainian refugees to enter Nova Scotia. In a release, the province says the immigration process is being streamlined and applications are being processed urgent...
Apr 21, 2022
