63 m. 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

3 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: […]

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5 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

8 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

24 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: […]

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26 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

49 h. 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

55 h. 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

67 h. 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

67 h. 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

4 d. ago Premiers Ford and Houston appeal to governors in latest push to stop Trump’s tariffs

WASHINGTON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston are reaching out to state governors in Washington, D.C. as the deadline to avert U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs inches closer. The premiers are to attend the National Governors Association winter meeting today, where Trump and key members of his team are set […]

Politics

4 d. ago Emera Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Today Emera (TSX: EMA) reported 2024 fourth quarter and annual financial results. Highlights Quarterly adjusted earnings per share (“Adjusted EPS”) grew 33% to $0.84 compared to $0.63 in Q4 2023 driven by solid operating performance across all regulated utilities which offset lower contributions from the Labrador Island Link (“LIL”) as a […]

Culture

4 d. ago Maritimers among those stranded and anxious over Sunwing cancellations

'I'm physically and mentally drained and I haven't even gotten there yet,' says a New Brunswicker eager to start her sunny vacation after multiple delays and cancellations.

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4 d. ago ‘Traumatic experience’: Canadians stranded at airports over Sunwing cancellations

'I'm physically and mentally drained and I haven't even gotten there yet,' says a New Brunswicker eager to start her sunny vacation after multiple delays and cancellations.

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4 d. ago Manitoba’s Einarson, Nova Scotia’s Black keep playoff race tight at Hearts

All three Manitoba-based teams are still in the running for a playoff spot entering the final draw of the round robin on Thursday.

Culture

5 d. ago N.S. auditor general says proposed changes would ‘erode’ watchdog’s independence

Nova Scotia's auditor general Kim Adair says she has 'respectfully requested' that proposed changes to the province's Auditor General Act be withdrawn.

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5 d. ago Bell says subsea cable from Cape Breton to Newfoundland was deliberately cut — twice

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Bell is looking for answers after its subsea fibre-optic cable connecting western Newfoundland to Nova Scotia was severed for the second time in the space of a year. The telecommunications cable was most recently cut on Dec. 24, said David Joice, the company’s networks director. That’s almost a year after the […]

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