18 h. ago Halifax wildfire that prompted evacuations is being held, officials say

A wildfire on the western outskirts of Halifax that had prompted evacuations is now being held, Nova Scotia officials say. 

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31 h. ago CIBC Hires Scotiabank’s Mark Mulroney for Global Vice Chair Role

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce hired Bank of Nova Scotia’s Mark Mulroney to be global vice chair in the office of its incoming chief executive officer.

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52 h. ago Saskatchewan Environmental Society launches legal battle over province’s coal extension plan

The Saskatchewan government is extending coal plant operations, but climate experts warn of serious environmental impacts and are taking legal action to block the plan.

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54 h. ago Man walks into Nova Scotia forest, walks out with $28K fine: ‘I want to challenge this order in court’

‘I’m not trying to make trouble for you guys, I just want a piece of (Premier) Tim Houston,’ Jeffrey Evely told officers before heading into the woods

Economics

67 h. ago N.S. man gets ticket on purpose for walking in woods to fight fire

Jeff Evely, a People’s Party of Canada candidate in the April 28 federal election, was fined almost $29,000 for violating a Nova Scotia fire-safety ban on entering the woods.

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5 d. ago WARMINGTON: Veteran ignites debate by challenging Nova Scotia’s $25G fine for woods walk

Jeff Evely has been to war, so he didn't hesitate to fight his provincial government's ban on walking in the woods to prevent forest fires

Economics

5 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public use

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago ‘Outside is a privilege, not a right’: The imagined thoughts of the Nova Scotia wilderness ban

Until hot, dry conditions subside, we will be prohibiting any further discussion of this matter, as well as mentions of the words ‘liberty,’ ‘freedom’ or ‘autonomy’

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5 d. ago Jamie Sarkonak: COVID attitudes live on in Nova Scotia’s inconsistent forest ban

Industrial work and fireworks displays are still allowed with approval, but dog walks through the brush are not

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6 d. ago Group threatens N.S. with legal action over ‘grossly disproportionate’ woods ban

The Canadian Constitutional Foundation, which supports legal challenges across the country generally relating to charter rights, said this forest ban is one step too far.

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6 d. ago Watch the next generation of 3x3 Canadian basketball stars play in Toronto for free

There’s a free event happening in Toronto perfect for basketball fans, sports lovers, and anyone who wants to show some provincial pride.On August 9 and 10, 2025, Sun Life and Canada Basketball will take over The Bentway for the Sun Life Canada Hoops 3x3 National Championships. Best of all, it’s completely free to attend!Canada’s top under-23 squads will be facing off head-to-head in a lineup of epic matches across two days of competition.Women’s and men’s teams from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan are slated to participate. Now the question is, who will you cheer for!?The special guestsAn awesome event requires a little star power, which is why Paige Crozon and Alex Johnson will be the athlete ambassadors for the event, cheering on the coast-to-coast teams.Saskatchewan-born-and-raised Paige Crozon is a basketball player for the national women’s 3x3 team, and represented Canad...

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6 d. ago ‘Water supply has diminished’: Dry weather and the call to conserve in Halifax

A Halifax utility company is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water due to low supply levels amid a Nova Scotia drought that has resulted in a province-wide forest ban.

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7 d. ago Colby Cosh: Nova Scotia’s paranoid ban on walking in the forest

If it's worthwhile to keep people out of forests to prevent fires, surely the province will crack down on urban tent encampments. Right?

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7 d. ago Emera Incorporated Announces Results of Series A and Series B First Preferred Shares Conversion

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Emera Incorporated (“Emera” or the “Company”) (TSX/NYSE: EMA) announces that it has provided notice to the holders of its Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series A (the “Series A Shares”) and to the holders of its Cumulative Floating Rate First Preferred Shares, Series B (the “Series B Shares”) that […]

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7 d. ago N.S forest restrictions leave public scrambling for what’s OK

Nova Scotia's recent burn and travel bans have left many across the province confused about the rules citing unclear signage and enforcement for the regulations.

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7 d. ago ‘Really confusing’: N.S. forest restrictions leave public scrambling for what’s OK

Nova Scotia's recent burn and travel bans have left many across the province confused about the rules citing unclear signage and enforcement for the regulations.

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8 d. ago Nova Scotia releases plan on future transport needs for Halifax and surrounding area

The Nova Scotia government has released a wide-ranging transportation plan aimed at transforming how people move in and around the Halifax region.

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9 d. ago N.S. premier must keep focus on remedy plan for people with disabilities: advocates

HALIFAX — An advocacy group says Nova Scotia’s premier should make a five-year plan to overhaul housing and care of people with disabilities a major policy priority. On Friday, an independent monitor said the province had notable delays in delivering new programs and services, two years into the legally mandated program to move people with […]

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9 d. ago Nova Scotia provincial parks closing over wildfire concerns, premier states

Nova Scotia is closing all provincial parks as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday amid extreme wildfire risk, with $25K fines and restrictions in place until October 15.

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