Paul Hollingsworth

But finally, there is some good news for drivers across the country – the price of gas is down considerably.

Finally, there is some good news for drivers across the country – the price of gas is down considerably. But experts say it may not last long.

HALIFAX - As fuel prices climb, transportation and shipping costs are being passed on to consumers, and Soul's Harbour Rescue Mission is struggling to stay ahead during a tough economic situation.

As fuel prices climb, transportation and shipping costs are being passed on to consumers, and Soul’s Harbour Rescue Mission is struggling to stay ahead during a tough economic situation.

LAKESIDE, N.S. - Sean McMullen and Lynden Morrison spend most of their free time underwater in the ocean, lakes and rivers in Nova Scotia. Their diving work began a few years back when McMullen was searching for old bottles.

Sean McMullen and Lynden Morrison spend most of their free time underwater in the ocean, lakes and rivers in Nova Scotia. Their diving work began a few years back when McMullen was searching for old bottles.

Libraries are usually quiet, but this week dozens of protesters gathered in Kentville, N.S., to loudly voice their displeasure over the closure of five small-town libraries in N.S.’s Annapolis Valley.

One Canadian fuel expert says the war with Iran continues to squeeze diesel markets, causing global supply and demand pressures.

Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, said the war with Iran continues to squeeze diesel markets, causing global supply and demand pressures.

Every day, tour boat operator Karl Nordin has his boat ready to take tourists on cruises around Halifax Harbour.