4 h. 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

5 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

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

After the areas receive official designation, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator will manage a licensing process

Sport

5 h. ago N.S. realtors want province to drop planned deed transfer tax hike

The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors says the move would add a "tariff" on Canadian buyers

Economics

57 h. ago ‘We’re just a number’: Advocates call on Nova Scotia to reassess breast

Advocates are speaking out about Nova Scotia’s breast-screening policies after the federal health minister paused the work of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.

Other

3 d. ago Nova Scotia Court of Appeal to hear arguments in Chignecto Isthmus funding dispute

A dispute over who should pay the cost of protecting the narrow low-lying strip of land that links Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

Other

4 d. ago Top US Utility Says Gas Can Meet Only a Fraction of Power Demand

NextEra Energy Inc., the biggest US utility and No. 1 developer of wind and solar generation, believes power plants fueled by natural gas can meet only a sliver of the unprecedented electricity demand growth forecast through the end of the decade.

Other

7 d. ago Federal Court dismisses challenge of Trudeau’s move to prorogue Parliament

OTTAWA — A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge of Justin Trudeau’s move to prorogue Parliament, concluding the prime minister did not exceed the bounds of his authority. Two Nova Scotia men had asked the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must be a “reasonable justification” for hitting […]

Politics

7 d. ago Canadian musician J.P. Cormier won’t tour in U.S. until Trump’s tariffs end

J.P. Cormier, Nova Scotia musician, cuts ties with the U.S. over Trump's tariffs, emphasizing the importance of Canadian solidarity.

Economics

7 d. ago ‘Stand up for my country’: Musician J.P. Cormier won’t tour in U.S. until Trump’s tariffs end

J.P. Cormier, a Nova Scotia musician, cuts ties with the U.S. over Trump's tariffs, emphasizing the importance of Canadian solidarity.

Economics

8 d. ago Iconic 'I am Canadian' ad is back with a new twist amid U.S. trade war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has endorsed a tongue-in-cheek update to the iconic "I am Canadian" ad amid the trade war with the United States.Nova Scotia resident Jeff Douglas, the face behind the viral 2000s Molson Canadian ad officially titled "The Rant," returned to the stage after 25 years.An updated version of the famous speech that popularized the saying "I am Canadian" was uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday.Trudeau shared the video on X on Thursday morning. "Good to have you back," reads the post.Good to have you back. pic.twitter.com/NR6IXqve1O— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 6, 2025This time around, instead of debunking Canadian stereotypes, Douglas clapped back at U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of turning Canada into the 51st state."They mistake our modesty for meekness, our kindness for consent, our nation for another star on their flag, and our love of a hot, cheesy poutine with their love of a hot, cheesy Putin," says...

Economics

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

8 d. ago Maritime Launch Services Announces Closing of Financing and Two

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has closed its previously announced financing valued at $1,599,950 in cash proceeds at a price of $0.05 per share, of which $331,525 was previously released to the Company over the preceding five months from existing […]

Other

9 d. ago Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he is looking to build momentum on freeing up trade within Canada, as the country deals with tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Economics

9 d. ago ‘We’ll work our way through this’: How Canadians can stay positive amid Trump tariffs

As Canadians brace for the impact of U.S. tariffs, Nova Scotia business expert Ed McHugh urged people to stay positive and focus on the future.

Economics

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 Harry Critchley remembered for ‘dedicating his life’ to helping the most vulnerable

Harry Critchley is being remembered by his friends and family as an incredible advocate, lawyer, husband and father. The Nova Scotia man died suddenly last month.

Other

1 week ago Two N.S. volunteer fire chiefs banned for life after crashed snowmobiler hit by their truck during rescue

The husband and wife volunteers denied hitting 28-year-old Blake Nicholson while he was being attended to for an earlier crash. Nicholson died shortly after

Events

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

1 week ago School Support Staff in Nova Scotia Reach Tentative Agreement

HALIFAX-KJIPUKTUK, Nova Scotia — The Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions has reached a tentative agreement with the seven Regional Centres for Education and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial. Details of the tentative agreement will not be shared until members have had the opportunity to review and ratify the terms, which will take place as […]

Society