Olivia Burke, 17, of Cape Breton is the first Nova Scotian-born highland dancer to win at the World Championships in Dunoon, Scotland. Burke placed first in three of her four dances, snagging the top spot in her age division at the Cowal Gathering.
Hornets Darling makes Nova Scotian basketball history against Raptors
Charlotte Hornets guard Nate Darling (30) shoots past Toronto Raptors guard Paul Watson during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) | March 14, 2021, 12:45 PM
March 14, 2021, 12:45 PM
Nate Darling made Nova Scotian basketball history on Saturday night.
The Bedford native became the first Nova Scotian to play in an NBA regular-season game in the Charlotte Hornets 114-104 win over the shorthanded Toronto Raptors. History: Made.
Halifax s own Nate Darling becomes the first Nova Scotian-born player to ever play in the @NBA. #NBAonSNpic.twitter.com/vZ9tvuUpnb