Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2026-05-19

Good evening, these are your top stories for Monday, May 18, 2026.
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Ambulance falls off Annapolis Royal Wharf

May 18 , 2026 at 07:26:40 p.m. ADT • :

An EHS ambulance was seen with its rear partially submerged in the water at the Annapolis Royal wharf on Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported so far.

Two years after sawmill burnt to the ground, work continues to rebuild

May 18 , 2026 at 04:14:35 p.m. ADT • :

Questions remain about the source of the fire, which the RCMP deemed in 2024 to be non-criminal.

Documents reveal Uber's behind-the-scenes lobbying in Halifax

May 18 , 2026 at 01:00:52 p.m. ADT • :

Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore delayed a vote on stricter regulations just one day after meeting with an Uber lobbyist, and his approved motion for a review committee used language nearly identical to Uber's official statements.

Clone of Halifax family travels to Moncton in search of Pokémon cards

May 18 , 2026 at 05:20:09 p.m. ADT • :

The Garcia family drove from Halifax to Moncton to attend the Maritime Collectible Expo on Sunday. The event showcased over 90 vendors selling diecasts, comics, videogames, Hot wheels, toys, and Pokémon, Disney and sports collectibles.

Halifax waterfront businesses open up for May long weekend

May 18 , 2026 at 04:14:09 p.m. ADT • :

After a rough start to spring, Nova Scotians have been making the most out of the May long weekend. On the Halifax waterfront, many businesses and small vendors are now open for the season. The CBC's Andrew Sampson stopped by to see how things are going.

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