3 h. ago ‘We’re the welcome mat’: Mayor of Nova Scotia town expects spike in American visitors

Mayor Pam Mood was in Washington, D.C., recently and said she heard from Americans who told her they were eager to vacation in Canada this summer.

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3 h. ago ‘The welcome mat’: Mayor of N.S. town expects spike in American visitors by ferry

Yarmouth, N.S. Mayor Pam Mood was in Washington, D.C., recently and said she heard from Americans who told her they were eager to vacation in Canada this summer.

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41 h. ago Nova Scotia auditor general credits government on progress fulfilling recommendations

Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the provincial government has made substantial progress toward completing recommendations from reports between 2020 to 2022. 

Politics

43 h. ago Nova Scotia moves forward with plan to force municipalities to protect coastlines

The Nova Scotia government is offering municipalities a blueprint on how they can protect the province’s 13,000 kilometres of coastline.

Politics

49 h. ago N.S. couple on nightmare of paying 2 rents, including apartment they can’t access

A senior couple from Dartmouth says they are living in a financial nightmare as they wait for their case to be heard in front of Nova Scotia's tenancy board.

Society

63 h. ago Elver fisher from Millbrook First Nation charged for allegedly assaulting officer

A man from Nova Scotia's Millbrook First Nation faces charges of assaulting and obstructing a fishery officer.

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5 d. ago Ukrainian family in Nova Scotia faces new challenge with son’s cancer diagnosis

The family arrived in Canada on a special work permit program, but now Pavlo needs 24/7 monitoring as he undergoes chemotherapy -- meaning both parents are unable to work. 

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5 d. ago Ukrainian family in Canada facing new struggle with son’s cancer diagnosis

The family arrived in Canada on a special work permit program, but now Pavlo needs 24/7 monitoring as he undergoes chemotherapy -- meaning both parents are unable to work. 

Science

5 d. ago P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

Regulations for the bill are to be developed in consultation with industry and professions

Economics

6 d. ago Nova Scotia research confirms lemongrass essential oil can repel ticks

The finding is especially important in the province, which has seen an increase in black-legged ticks in recent years. The ticks can carry Lyme Disease.

Economics

6 d. ago Another official resigns from legal group that disinvited ‘Peace by Chocolate’ owner

Another top official has resigned from a national legal group over its cancellation of a speech by a Syrian refugee who became a celebrated Nova Scotia entrepreneur.

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6 d. ago Indigenous man who fractured victim’s skull gets house arrest instead of jail after appeal

Appeal court rules that the judge who sentenced the man to jail failed to give due consideration to the role of his Indigenous background

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6 d. ago ‘Sick to my stomach’: Mi’kmaw woman speaks out after alleged comments in group chat

Members of Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia are in shock and two band councillors have resigned after alleged comments made in a group chat were made public. 

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7 d. ago Nova Scotia men appeal judge’s dismissal of their prorogation challenge

Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge's dismissal of their court challenge of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament earlier this year.

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7 d. ago New funding deals sent to Nova Scotia universities, but no word on tuition cap

Nova Scotia’s Department of Advanced Education says new funding proposals have been sent to the province’s 10 universities, which have until the end of next week to sign on.

Society

7 d. ago Nova Scotia video game studio looks to make golf more accessible in ‘PGA Tour 2K25’

Golf is never far from Josh Muise’s mind, no matter the weather in Lunenburg, N.S. Helping make the game a little easier was an objective for Muise, the senior creative director of HB Studios — the creative team behind the “PGA Tour 2K” video game franchise. Gamers picking up the new version of the franchise, […]

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8 d. ago Scotiabank CEO Wants a Majority Government in Canada’s Election

As Canada’s two major political parties come to a head in the federal election in the face of Washington’s trade war, Bank of Nova Scotia’s chief executive officer is making it clear: the best outcome would be one party in control, leaving the uncertainty behind.

Politics

9 d. ago Feeding the Future: Rebuild Capelin and Cod to Revive Atlantic Fisheries

Oceana Canada Urges Federal Government to Pause Capelin Fishery and Reduce Northern Cod Quota to Protect Ocean Ecosystems and Coastal Communities HALIFAX, Nova Scotia and MI’KMA’KI, traditional, unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the past week, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) met with representatives from the fishing industry, […]

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9 d. ago Twelve affordable housing units for youth, young families open next week in Halifax

The Nova Scotia government says affordable housing units for 22 youth and young families will open next week thanks to a partnership with two local non-profits. 

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9 d. ago Emera Teleconference on May 8 to Discuss Q1 2025 Results and Annual General Meeting on May 22

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Today Emera (TSX: EMA) announced that it will release its Q1 2025 results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, before markets open. The Company will host a teleconference and webcast the same day at 9:30 a.m. Atlantic (8:30 a.m. Eastern) to discuss the results. Analysts and other interested parties in North America […]

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