3 h. ago Nova Scotia says immediate effect of China seafood tariff remains unclear

Live lobster shipments dominate Nova Scotia’s trade with China, but the fisheries minister says there remains “lots of opportunity” to find other markets.

Economics

4 h. ago Lack of consent stalls plans for North America’s first whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia

An ambitious plan in Nova Scotia to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales may have hit a dead end.

Other

6 h. ago Nova Scotia man charged with murder in 2023 death of his intimate partner

Police in Nova Scotia have charged a 31-year-old man with first-degree murder in the 2023 death of his intimate partner.

Events

7 h. ago Mom’s secret BDSM dominiatrix life shattered by kinky murder charge

Stunning Michaela Brashaye Rylaarsdam lived a secret life as a BDSM queen who entertained men and fulfilled their bizarre fetishes. But that all came unglued when the California housewife was arrested and charged with murder in the death of a Saran Wrap enthusiast who was allegedly asphyxiated during a kink session. According to cops, Michael […]

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24 h. ago Woman charged with murder in death of Super Bowl reporter found in his hotel room

A woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a television reporter last month while he was on assignment to cover the Super Bowl in New Orleans, authorities said Tuesday. Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old reporter and anchor for Telemundo based in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead Feb. 5 in his hotel […]

Events

26 h. ago What the possible closure of Hudson’s Bay stores could mean for the N.S. retail landscape

Hudson's Bay may start to liquidate its stores this week. Nova Scotia shoppers, mall management and a business expert are weighing in on the possible impacts.

Other

30 h. ago Professors, students say Nova Scotia university bill threatens academic freedoms

Speakers appearing before a Nova Scotia legislature committee say the bill is a case of overreach that could threaten academic freedoms.

Society

31 h. ago Teen who torpedoed arranged marriage nearly victim of honour killing: Cops

The girl's Iraqi immigrant parents are charged with attempted murder in Washington state

Events

35 h. ago Appili Therapeutics Announces Submission of U.S. Federal Government Funding Proposals and Provides Corporate and Aditxt Transaction Update

Four new funding proposals, totalling US$117.5 million, have been submitted for reviewModifications received to U.S. Air Force Academy Cooperative AgreementOutside date for going-private transaction extended to March 31, 2025 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: APLI; OTCPink: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug […]

Politics

51 h. ago N.S. advocates say bill to allow for uranium exploration and fracking is dangerous

HALIFAX — Some Nova Scotia environmental advocates and physicians told a legislature committee today that a government bill opening the door to uranium exploration and fracking is dangerous and should be scrapped. The proposed legislation would repeal the existing Uranium Exploration and Mining Prohibition Act to allow for research about the presence of uranium in […]

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54 h. ago Critics say Nova Scotia bill violates labour rights, threatens right to information

Members of the public are voicing concerns about a Nova Scotia government bill they say threatens citizens' access to information and violates labour rights in the civil service.

Other

3 d. ago Two men arrested, warrants issued for a third in northeast Edmonton homicide

Edmonton police have charged three men in the murder of a 32-year-old man found dead in the northeast part of the city last month. Sukhvir Singh was found dead around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 near 17 Street and Yellowhead Trail. His death was declared suspicious, and an autopsy was held Mar. 5. “The cause […]

Events

5 d. ago Charges stayed for 1 person accused in Megan Gallagher’s murder

Charges against one of the nine accused in the murder and disappearance of Megan Gallagher have been stayed. Charges against Thomas Sutherland were stayed this week.

Events

5 d. 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 d. 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 d. 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 d. 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

6 d. ago Man and woman accused in Edmonton security guard homicide plead not guilty

Evan Rain and Judith Saulteaux are both charged with first-degree murder in the death of Harshandeep Singh, who was shot inside an apartment building in central Edmonton.

Events

7 d. 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.

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8 d. ago Widow sues Las Vegas hotel after husband dies during encounter with prostitute

The widow of a man is suing a Las Vegas hotel after her husband was found dead inside a room from a drug overdose — after he was robbed by a sex worker. Jennifer Jacoby has filed a lawsuit against the owners of The Palazzo following her husband Jeff Jacoby’s death in March 2023, the […]

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