4 h. ago Tensions rise on Nova Scotia river as Indigenous eel fishers reject Ottawa rules

HALIFAX — Two commercial fishers harvesting baby eels under new federal rules say they felt they had to stop fishing on Sunday night when a large group of Indigenous fishers arrived on the river and set up their nets. Suzy Edwards, an employee of Atlantic Elver Fishery, said one of the fishers told her he […]

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9 h. ago Today in history: Diefenbaker won big; Eiffel Tower completed; and, first U.S dance marathon held — Winner exhausted six partners

On this date, March 31, in history: In 1492, Spain issued a royal edict advising Jews to either become Catholics, leave the country, or be executed. In 1596, French mathematician and philosopher Rene Descartes was born. In 1713, the Treaty of Utrecht returned Nova Scotia to Britain. France retained Cape Breton and the Island of […]

Events

10 h. ago Sackville family whose neighbours lost 3 kids in house fire struggling to move forward

While celebrated as a hero for saving a father's life during the blaze, a Nova Scotia man and his family have been facing hardships ever since.

Events

11 h. ago Strong growth in residential activity in Nova Scotia drives construction employment demands higher to 2034

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction activity in Nova Scotia recorded another strong year in 2024, with both the residential and non-residential sectors reporting gains in activity over the previous year. The former was elevated by gains in new-housing and renovation activity, while the latter saw strong levels of activity in both […]

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53 h. ago Already hit by China, Nova Scotia’s seafood sector braces for U.S. tariffs next week

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s massive lobster industry is bracing for what’s to come as it deals with the effects of tariffs imposed by China and awaits an identical 25 per cent duty by the United States. China’s tariffs on Canadian seafood took effect March 20, while the U.S. duties are expected to kick in on […]

Economics

59 h. ago Americans are visiting this Nova Scotia town in droves – some, even want to move there

The number of Americans visiting the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia might remain the same, but their reasons for making the trip appear to be shifting.

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59 h. ago Plenty of Americans are visiting this N.S, town – some, even want to move there

The number of Americans visiting the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia might remain the same, but their reasons for making the trip appear to be shifting.

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3 d. ago Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw chiefs oppose new fracking law, considering legal action

Mi’kmaw chiefs in Nova Scotia say they are considering legal action against newly passed provincial legislation that opens the door to hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

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3 d. ago Deed tax increase won’t hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor

Nova Scotia’s 2025-26 budget increases the deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers to 10 per cent from five per cent as of April 1.

Economics

4 d. ago Nova Scotia judge given reprimand, agrees to treatment after review of complaints

He was alleged to have shown bias in two other cases, once against sexual assault victims and another time against Indigenous offenders. 

Economics

4 d. ago Trade war not impacting American visitation to Canada, so far

More Americans visited Canada this January than last January despite the U.S. trade war that has curbed tourism in the opposite direction

Economics

5 d. ago Shoppers bid farewell to Dartmouth Hudson’s Bay store as liquidation sale begins

Shoppers arrived early for the official start of liquidation at the Hudson's Bay in Dartmouth, N.S. on Tuesday. 

Culture

6 d. ago Nova Scotia’s education minister says schools expected to fly diverse flags

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education issued a directive Friday that flags other than the Canadian and Nova Scotia flag had to be taken down.

Politics

6 d. ago Family speaks out after ALS patient allegedly robbed in own home by care worker

A Nova Scotia woman is calling for better oversight after a personal care worker allegedly robbed her 62-year-old sister in her own home.

Society

7 d. ago Only Canada, N.S. flags allowed outside schools on Nova Scotia’s South Shore

Peter Day, head of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, said some teachers are upset that flags representing Mi’kmaq, African Nova Scotian and LGBTQ+ students will be taken down.

Society

7 d. ago Nova Scotia School Support Staff Vote to Ratify Tentative Agreement

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — School support staff across Nova Scotia have voted to accept their tentative agreements, averting potential province-wide job action. The eight CUPE locals coordinated negotiations of their different collective agreements, and their unity and solidarity throughout almost a year of bargaining secured important gains for workers in this sector. “Our approach to […]

Society

8 d. ago Nova Scotia government latest to scrap Tesla rebates because of Musk, Trump

Province of Manitoba and BC Hydro previously cancelled rebate programs

Politics

9 d. ago Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electrical vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO’s association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada. The Progressive Conservative government joined with the NDP and Liberal opposition parties in a vote dropping the electric automaker from the rebate program, which […]

Transport

9 d. ago Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with poop

Lorne Thurston and Joseph McIntyre were planning to get an up-close look at the Wayne Gretzky statue in downtown Edmonton on Friday, when they realized it had been smeared with what appeared to be — and strongly smelled like — feces. Wearing a white Oilers jersey, McIntyre was visiting from Nova Scotia and had hoped...

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9 d. ago Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with feces

Lorne Thurston and Joseph McIntyre were planning to get an up-close look at the Wayne Gretzky statue in downtown Edmonton on Friday, when they realized it had been smeared with what appeared to be — and strongly smelled like — feces. Wearing a white Oilers jersey, McIntyre was visiting from Nova Scotia and had hoped […]

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