18 h. ago New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi’kmaq community

Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve under new provincial regulations.

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19 h. ago Recruiters say surge in U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump election

HALIFAX — Recruiters say there’s been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. president Donald Trump in November. Katrina Philopoulos, recruitment director for Nova Scotia Health, says 27 American doctors are in serious negotiations to move, which to date has resulted in one person being hired […]

Politics

45 h. ago EXP elevates Normand Landry to Vice President of Business Development for the Canadian Federal Sector

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXP, a global engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm, announces the promotion of Normand Landry, P.Eng., to Vice President of Business Development for the Canadian Federal Sector. With more than 30 years of experience in consulting, Normand brings a wealth of knowledge in civil and structural […]

Economics

67 h. ago Religious gathering cancelled in N.S. because of fears of U.S. border policies

A gathering of religious groups that was supposed to be held this year in Nova Scotia has been postponed indefinitely because of worries over U.S. border policies.

Events

67 h. ago Canadian cottage tops Vrbo’s 2025 vacation rentals of the year

The lakeside property in Nova Scotia is completely secluded with 800 feet of shoreline

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2 d. ago Veterinarian warns Halifax dog owners of a deadly outbreak of canine parvovirus

Parvovirus is highly contagious and has a high mortality rate if left untreated. A Nova Scotia veterinarian says there is an outbreak in Halifax and that several dogs have died.

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3 d. ago Paid leave now extended for victims of domestic violence in Nova Scotia

As of Tuesday, paid leave for victims of family violence expands to five days from three, a move intended to give employees more time away from work to seek support.

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4 d. 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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5 d. 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 […]

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5 d. 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.

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5 d. 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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6 d. 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

7 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 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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7 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

8 d. ago Two teens charged in string of violent cannabis store robberies

Police have charged two teens in connection with a string of violent cannabis store robberies that took place earlier this year. The robberies occurred between January and February at three different cannabis shops across the city. In a news release, Calgary police said the same three suspects are believed to be involved in each incident. […]

Events

8 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

1 week 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

1 week 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.

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