53 h. ago Unprovoked stranger attack leaves two Nova Scotia artists with serious injuries

'Without warning or provocation, a stranger brutally attacked them and left them with life-threatening injuries,' family of the victims say

Events

56 h. ago Nova Scotia legislature wraps fall business after short eight

Premier Tim Houston says he doesn’t believe the government rushed through its agenda despite the short length of proceedings.

Economics

58 h. ago Emera Incorporated Announces the Closing of the Offering of US$750 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Fixed

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Emera Incorporated (“Emera” or the “Company”) (TSX/NYSE: EMA) announced today that EUSHI Finance, Inc. (the “Issuer”) has completed the sale of US$750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of United States dollar denominated 6.25% fixed-to-fixed reset rate junior subordinated notes due 2056 (the “U.S. Notes”), fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Emera and Emera US […]

Economics

3 d. ago N.S. introduces bill to protect military members’ right to wear uniforms in public

Nova Scotia has introduced legislation 'to ensure a welcoming environment' for Canadian Armed Forces members to wear their uniforms in provincial buildings.

Events

3 d. ago Wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley remains out of control in dry conditions

A wildfire at Lake George in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley remains out of control as firefighters battle dry and windy conditions.

Events

4 d. ago Nova Scotia NDP calls on province to reverse cuts to home heating rebate program

Nova Scotia’s NDP leader is calling out cuts to the home heating program, saying 46,000 fewer households are eligible for the rebate this year.

Other

4 d. ago Unheard. Unserved. A Nova Scotia woman’s fall through the gaps in fertility care

Judit Julia moved to Canada from Spain and says, after experiencing Nova Scotia's health-care system first-hand, it’s one of the worst systems she has seen.

Transport

4 d. ago More evacuations in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley as wildfire continues to burn

Evacuation orders have expanded in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley as the Lake George wildfire remains out of control.

Events

4 d. ago NS groups recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day with speeches, events

Groups gathered to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with a series of special events to honour the survivors of the residential school system.

Other

4 d. ago Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest

Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The provinces have tied their increases to Canada’s steadily growing consumer price index, which is an indicator of inflation. Ontario’s minimum wage is now $17.60 per hour, […]

Other

4 d. ago N.S. government weakening democracy by packing bills with many changes: opposition

The Nova Scotia government is weakening democracy by packing bills with an unreasonable number of legislative changes, say opposition parties and political scientists.

Politics

5 d. ago Prolonged drought stunts the renowned wild blueberry crop in the Maritimes

HALIFAX — This summer’s prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on wild blueberry growers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Donald Arseneault, general manager of the NB Blueberries industry group, says that as this year’s harvest was wrapping up, the total yield was believed to be 70 per cent less than […]

Other

5 d. ago Prolonged drought stunts renowned wild blueberry crop in Maritimes

HALIFAX — This summer’s prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on wild blueberry growers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Donald Arseneault, general manager of the N.B. Blueberries industry group, says that as this year’s harvest was wrapping up, the total yield was 70% less than the previous three-year average. He […]

Other

5 d. ago Evacuations underway as Nova Scotia fire reverts to being out of control

Nova Scotia officials say a wildfire that broke out Sunday night has reverted back to out-of-control, and an evacuation of nearby campgrounds and homes is underway.

Events

6 d. ago N.S. Crown lands bill would criminalize peaceful protests, critics say

The omnibus bill includes proposed changes that would impose a $50,000 fine and/or six months in jail for protests or individuals who ignore protest camp removal orders.

Events

8 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney's frugality claims contradicted by bloated federal deficit projection

The day after the House of Commons resumed sitting early this month, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre questioned Prime Minister Mark Carney on how large the federal deficit would be this year when the final figure is unveiled in November’s budget. Last year’s deficit turned out to be $61.9 billion when it was finally revealed last […]

Events

9 d. ago Elcora Announces Filing of Annual and Interim Financial Statements

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ELCORA ADVANCED MATERIALS CORP. (TSX.V:ERA | Frankfurt:ELM0 | OTCQB: ECORF), (the “Company” or “Elcora”), provides an update with respect to the previously announced Management Cease Trade Order (the “MCTO”) that was issued by the Nova Scotia Securities Commission (the “Commission”) on July 30, 2025. The Company confirms that as of […]

Other

9 d. ago N.S. minister unable to provide a timeline for Chignecto Isthmus upgrades

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s public works minister says he can’t offer a timeline when work will be complete to upgrade the low-lying strip of land that links the province to New Brunswick. Fred Tilley faced questions Friday in the legislature about progress on the Chignecto Isthmus project from Independent member Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin. She said her […]

Politics

1 week ago N.S. says new bill could offer tax breaks for homes rebuilt after wildfires

The Nova Scotia government has introduced a bill that would allow municipalities to reduce taxes on homes rebuilt after natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes or floods.

Events

1 week ago 8 in 10 car or booster seats for children improperly used, Nova Scotia study finds

The results are from a study of 1,005 child passengers in 33 communities across the province from May to November of last year. 

Transport