56 m. ago Nova Scotia premier says changes likely to controversial freedom of information bill

Houston says there will likely be changes to legislation that the freedom of information commissioner says weakens the public's right to access government records and documents.

Other

4 h. ago ‘It’s not justified’: More complaints from Nova Scotia Power customers on bill spikes

A growing number of Nova Scotians are experiencing power bills they say have suddenly doubled or tripled, raising calls for Nova Scotia Power to be investigated. 

Economics

6 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Houston charts path forward on interprovincial trade

Leaders across Canada have talked a good game about eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is putting his money where his mouth is. There can be no doubt about it: Interprovincial trade barriers are holding Canada’s economy back. The rules and regulations preventing the free flow of goods, services and workers across […]

Economics

8 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Nova Scotia smashes food trade barriers, will the rest of Canada follow?

Mutual recognition should become the standard nationwide

Economics

11 h. ago ‘Grief Library’ helping N.S. woman’s family, kids cope with her cancer diagnosis

Topics of death and grief can be hard to broach, so a Nova Scotia library is hoping to help people navigate the difficult emotions surrounding loss through books.

Society

17 h. ago ‘A common sense change’: Nova Scotia tables bill to reduce interprovincial trade barriers

However, provisions in the bill would only be extended to provinces or territories that adopt similar legislation

Economics

22 h. ago Canadian travellers choosing everywhere from Nova Scotia to Vietnam over U.S.

So where are Canadian travellers headed as travel experts notice a shift away from U.S. destinations during this sensitive time in Canada-U.S. relations? According to Flight Centre Canada, it depends on what you’re interested in. The company found 42% of Canadians who are interested in kid-friendly experiences, with a mix of adventure, nature and cultural […]

Other

26 h. ago Nova Scotia tables bill aimed at eliminating interprovincial trade barriers

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has tabled a bill aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers, and he is looking for other provinces and territories to do the same.

Economics

28 h. ago SEIU Local 2: Rally Today at Halifax City Hall as all twelve janitors losing jobs at Alderney Gate

Weeks after cleaners sign new collective agreement, HRM Council decision to go with a cheaper non-union contractor will result in deteriorating working conditions HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The janitors who clean and maintain Alderney Gate, and their supporters will be holding a rally at City Hall today. Video: WHAT: […]

Other

31 h. ago Nova Scotia bill represents unacceptable political interference in universities: CAUT

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Nova Scotia government has proposed sweeping new powers that would violate university autonomy, according to the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). Last week, the provincial government introduced Bill 12, An Act Respecting Advanced Education and Research. The bill would allow the Minister of Advanced Education […]

Politics

34 h. ago Scotiabank Tops Estimates on Loan Income, Credit Provisions Miss

Bank of Nova Scotia beat estimates as it benefited from lower funding costs after the country’s central bank cut interest rates by 200 basis points since last June, even as it set aside more money than expected for possibly bad loans.

Economics

50 h. ago SEIU Local 2 – Media Advisory: Rally at Halifax City Hall as all twelve janitors losing jobs at Alderney Gate

Weeks after cleaners sign new collective agreement, HRM Council decision to go with a cheaper non-union contractor will result in deteriorating working conditions HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The janitors who clean and maintain Alderney Gate, and their supporters will be holding a rally at City Hall tomorrow. Video: WHAT: […]

Other

52 h. ago N.S. bill for protected Acadian riding fails to address voter parity: business group

A bill that would allow the Nova Scotia government to carve out a protected riding for the Acadian region of Chéticamp has passed the committee stage without changes.

Economics

3 d. ago Clean sweep for Nova Scotia rinks at Canadian U18 Curling Championships in Saskatoon

Despite losing days of competition at the Canadian U18 Curling Championships due to a snowstorm and canceled flights, Nova Scotia curlers earned the title of national champion.

Sport

3 d. ago How Atlantic Canada came to rule the slimy, slippery, squirmy big business of baby eels

As fishing eels was banned elsewhere, the industry in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia became deliriously successful – and deeply troubled

Economics

3 d. ago 'We're resilient': Christina Black's Nova Scotia rink once again digs deep, earns Scotties semifinal berth

It’s been far from smooth sailing for Christina Black and her rink-mates from the Halifax Curling Club at the 2025 Scott Tournament of Hearts. There have been tricky spots with tough manoeuvring needed to find passage through to the final day of the Canadian women’s curling championship. Yet here are the Nova Scotia champions, just […]

Sport

3 d. ago 'We're resilient': Nova Scotia's Black digs deep again, earns Scotties semifinal berth

It’s been far from smooth sailing for Christina Black and her rink-mates from the Halifax Curling Club at the 2025 Scott Tournament of Hearts. There have been tricky spots with tough manoeuvring needed to find passage through to the final day of the Canadian women’s curling championship. Yet here are the Nova Scotia champions, just […]

Sport

4 d. ago Nova Scotia groups want free Canadian trade as poll shows support in Atlantic region

Lifting of restrictions would only apply to provinces and territories that pass similar legislation

Economics

4 d. ago Nova Scotia Power customers question power bills that have doubled, tripled

Higher power bill in the winter aren't uncommon, but some Nova Scotia Power customers opened their bills this month to find a shocking increase.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘A shock’: Nova Scotia Power customers question why their bills doubled, tripled

Higher power bill in the winter aren't uncommon, but some Nova Scotia Power customers opened their bills this month to find a shocking increase.

Economics