97 m. ago Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax

The Nova Scotia government's plan to double the deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers should be reconsidered, says the province’s Realtors association.

Economics

2 h. ago Nova Scotia identifies five areas for development of offshore wind

The Nova Scotia government has identified five areas that it deems suitable for the development of offshore wind farms. The government issued a statement Friday saying the next step is seeking input from Nova Scotians before official designations are granted, a process that will wrap up April 14. “Canada, with the world’s longest coastline, a […]

Sport

6 d. ago Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy arrested on family violence assault charge

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Kansas City chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge in Texas. Williamson County online jail records on Saturday showed that Worthy was arrested Friday by deputies and held in the county jail on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which their […]

Events

7 d. ago 'How come I survived?': Families of domestic violence victims left behind as forgotten casualties

How one shattered family tried to pick up the pieces after their loved one was killed by her partner

Events

8 d. ago Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence

An advocacy group for reproductive health says the Nova Scotia government is failing to address the recent spike in gender-based violence.

Politics

1 week ago Nova Scotia failing to hold universities account for spending, auditor general says

Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the provincial government is not properly keeping track of the billions of dollars it is sending to universities.

Society

1 week ago University teachers in Nova Scotia accuse government of going too far with new bill

A group that represents 1,400 university teachers in Nova Scotia is accusing the provincial government of trying to overstep its authority.

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Lack of new money in N.S. budget for domestic abuse fails survivors, advocates say

Carrie Low says the Nova Scotia government’s lack of meaningful action leaves survivors feeling as if their “lives don’t matter.” 

Events

3 w. ago Nova Scotia bill would repeal fixed election date, increase politicians’ pay

The Nova Scotia government has introduced legislation to repeal the province's fixed election date, give it the power to fire the auditor general, and increase politicians’ pay.

Politics

3 w. ago Nova Scotia government bill would lift ban on fracking, uranium exploration

Houston told reporters the legislative changes are needed to make the province more self-reliant and able to withstand economic challenges that would result from U.S. tariffs.

Politics

3 w. ago Nova Scotia to introduce budget today as potential trade war looms with U.S.

Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government is presenting its post-election budget today amid economic uncertainty created by tariff threats the U.S.

Economics