One man has died and another is seriously injured&nbsp;after a crash in Digby County early Thursday.

According to an RCMP release, emergency services responded to a report of a collision on Highway 217 in Roxville at 8:55 a.m.

A pickup truck and a van were travelling in opposite directions on the highway when they collided, the release said.

The driver of the van, a 57-year-old Digby County man, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release. He was the lone occupant of his vehicle.

The driver of the truck, a 35-year-old Roxville man, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital, the release said. He was also the lone occupant of his vehicle.

The release said Highway 217 is expected to be closed for several hours.

Mic Mac Mall could be renamed through M District development

After years of calls for Mic Mac Mall to change its name from a mispronunciation of Mi'kmaq, plans have begun for a major development that would bring in thousands of residents and could prompt a rebrand for the mall.

A spokesperson for the Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, N.S., says they have no plans to change their name. 

Mic Mac Mall Entrance

Rebecca Thomas says while the name change is long overdue, there are more tangible ways to support the Mi'kmaw community in Halifax through the development.

Rebecca Thomas

New report gives breakdown of Nova Scotia Power's Fiona outage statistics

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Workers assess downed power poles caused by post-tropical storm Fiona in Dartmouth, N.S., on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. 

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Workers assess downed power poles caused by post-tropical storm Fiona in Dartmouth, N.S., on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Beacon House installs 4 micro shelters amid growing homeless population in Halifax area

The Lower Sackville interfaith society already offers a warming centre and an emergency overnight winter shelter. The group was able to add micro shelters to land from the old Elizabeth Seton church.

A small room with blue walls, laminate flooring and a single bed with a lamp.

Beacon House installed four micro shelters this week in the parking lot behind its 20-bed shelter at the old Elizabeth Seton Church in Lower Sackville, N.S.

inside beacon house micro shelter

Cape Breton women's hockey groups raise $90K toward Canada Games Complex renovation

The Cape Breton Blizzard Female Hockey Association and Cape Breton University Capers women's team have raised $90,000 for the revitalization of the Canada Games Complex.

For 13-year-old Mya Rendell, who plays on the Blizzard under-15 triple-A team, the money means more ice time at home. 

Mya and Christina

For 13-year-old Mya Rendell, who plays on the Blizzard under-15 triple-A team, the money means more ice time at home. She is shown with Blizzard president Christina Lamey.

N.S. couple helps others instead of gifting each other for Christmas

Coleen and Jean-Pierre Martinello are the organizers of 'Blessing Bags' in Nova Scotia. During the Christmas season, the couple fills backpacks with essentials to help those experiencing homelessness.

A Digby RCMP news release said emergency services responded to a report of a crash at 8:55 a.m. Thursday.

1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Digby County crash

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