87 m. ago Union: Houston Government offers poverty wages and expects gratitude

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Bargaining negotiations between long term care workers represented by CUPE and the Houston government broke down yesterday, leading the union to begin the process to file for conciliation. “It’s frustrating and frankly disappointing,” said CUPE Long Term Care Coordinator Tammy Martin. “We’ve been negotiating in good faith, demonstrating that we’re willing […]

Politics

21 h. ago Nova Scotia to create enforcement unit to fight illegal seafood buying, processing

The province says that up to 30 per cent of the lobster caught every year in the Atlantic region goes unreported, representing about $400 million in under-the-table sales.

Other

46 h. ago Calgary father dies trying to save daughter from rogue wave; unidentified child's body now washed ashore

A 39-year-old Calgary father died in hospital after trying to rescue his young daughter from 15 to 20 feet high waves

Events

49 h. ago N.B. faces snowfall warnings as N.S., N.L. brace for high winds

Snowfall warnings are in place for New Brunswick, with wind warnings in place for parts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Other

4 d. ago Nova Scotia’s first two individual ‘death reviews’ slammed for lack of transparency

One list of recommendations deals with the death of a child at a public pool, and the other is in response to the death of a person in custody.

Events

4 d. ago ER doctor facing additional sexual assault charges, more victims likely: police

An ER doctor already charged with sexual assault for an alleged incident in a Nova Scotia hospital is facing five more charges.

Events

4 d. ago China’s stranded astronauts returning from space station on spacecraft that brought new crew

BEIJING (AP) — Three Chinese astronauts stranded at their nation’s space station after their spacecraft was apparently hit by space debris departed for home Friday using the craft that had brought a replacement crew, China’s space agency said. The astronauts were on a six-month rotation at the space station and originally scheduled to return Nov. […]

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4 d. ago Appili Therapeutics Reports Financial and Operational Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026

New NIAID Non-Dilutive Funding Award of up to US $40Million with US$90 Million in Pending Proposals Across Multiple Infectious Disease Programs LIKMEZ® (ATI-1501): Building Commercial Momentum in the U.S. Through Re-Launch and Increasing Sales Growth HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:APLI; OTCPink: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a […]

Culture

5 d. ago Unheard. Unserved: After costly U.S. surgery, endometriosis patient pushes for more options

An endometriosis patient is calling for more surgery options at home in Nova Scotia after travelling to the United States for surgery.

Science

5 d. ago Child dies in Vancouver's Yaletown after falling from balcony

First responders tried to save the child, who fell from the 23rd floor onto the 7th, but she was declared dead at the scene

Events

5 d. ago Advocates concerned Nova Scotia could reject Halifax bylaw protecting Dartmouth Cove

Advocates and community members want the cove to be protected, and for the province to listen to residents. 

Culture

6 d. ago Tariff tensions don’t stop annual Christmas tree gift from Nova Scotia to Boston

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was on hand to officially receive the tree, and even took a turn holding the chainsaw to cut it down.

Economics

6 d. ago Sperri Helps Canadians Access Clean, Organic Food Through Winter Donation Initiative

How Canada’s first plant-based meal replacement brand is giving back through donation initiatives Kristi Harris, Director of Warehouse and Logistics at Feed Nova Scotia; Gregg Curwin, Co-Founder and CEO of Sperri; and Bessy Nikolaou, Vice President of Marketing at Sperri, are pictured together. TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sperri™, Canada’s first organic plant-based […]

Other

7 d. ago AGAR: Banning poppies in courtrooms betrays sacrifices of Canadian veterans

Chief justices of Nova Scotia’s Supreme Court, provincial courts defend decision not to allow some court staff to wear poppies

Other

8 d. ago Top N.S. judges defend right to ban staff from wearing poppies in courtrooms

Chief justice of the province’s Supreme Court chief judge of the provincial court argue the courts need to remain 'unbiased and neutral' spaces

Other

8 d. ago 2 charged in relation to fatal hit and run involving farm vehicle in Nova Scotia

RCMP in Nova Scotia have charged a youth and a 41-year-old man in connection to a fatal hit and run earlier this month involving a farm vehicle and an SUV. 

Events

8 d. ago N.S. Supreme Court chief justice defends staff poppy ban in some courtrooms

Chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia notes banning court staff from wearing of poppies is 'very sensitive,' but said there can be 'no signs of favouritism' in court.

Events

1 week ago N.S. premier criticizes ‘disgusting’ ban on staff wearing poppies in some courtrooms

'Disgusting' is how Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston described the decision not to allow staff to wear poppies in some courtrooms ahead of Remembrance Day.

Other

1 week ago Nova Scotia premier blasts judges over ‘disgusting’ demand that staffers remove poppies in courtroom

'The poppy is not a political statement. It is a symbol of remembrance and respect for the fallen and those who served and continue to serve our country'

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1 week ago N.S. premier blasts judges over ‘disgusting’ demand that staffers remove poppies in courtroom

'The poppy is not a political statement. It is a symbol of remembrance and respect for the fallen and those who served and continue to serve our country'

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