6 h. ago Nova Scotia Power customers question power bills that have doubled, tripled

Higher power bill in the winter aren't uncommon, but some Nova Scotia Power customers opened their bills this month to find a shocking increase.

Economics

6 h. ago ‘A shock’: Nova Scotia Power customers question why their bills doubled, tripled

Higher power bill in the winter aren't uncommon, but some Nova Scotia Power customers opened their bills this month to find a shocking increase.

Economics

24 h. 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

29 h. ago Emera Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Today Emera (TSX: EMA) reported 2024 fourth quarter and annual financial results. Highlights Quarterly adjusted earnings per share (“Adjusted EPS”) grew 33% to $0.84 compared to $0.63 in Q4 2023 driven by solid operating performance across all regulated utilities which offset lower contributions from the Labrador Island Link (“LIL”) as a […]

Culture

30 h. ago Maritimers among those stranded and anxious over Sunwing cancellations

'I'm physically and mentally drained and I haven't even gotten there yet,' says a New Brunswicker eager to start her sunny vacation after multiple delays and cancellations.

Other

30 h. ago ‘Traumatic experience’: Canadians stranded at airports over Sunwing cancellations

'I'm physically and mentally drained and I haven't even gotten there yet,' says a New Brunswicker eager to start her sunny vacation after multiple delays and cancellations.

Other

42 h. ago Manitoba’s Einarson, Nova Scotia’s Black keep playoff race tight at Hearts

All three Manitoba-based teams are still in the running for a playoff spot entering the final draw of the round robin on Thursday.

Culture

48 h. ago N.S. auditor general says proposed changes would ‘erode’ watchdog’s independence

Nova Scotia's auditor general Kim Adair says she has 'respectfully requested' that proposed changes to the province's Auditor General Act be withdrawn.

Other

55 h. ago Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American

Canadian grocers, large and small, are seeking alternatives to U.S. products ahead of a potential trade war, while highlighting homegrown products already available on their shelves. The two countries are in the midst of a truce that’s set to end in early March, but grocers aren’t waiting around to see what happens. “I think this […]

Society

65 h. ago Bell says subsea cable from Cape Breton to Newfoundland was deliberately cut — twice

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Bell is looking for answers after its subsea fibre-optic cable connecting western Newfoundland to Nova Scotia was severed for the second time in the space of a year. The telecommunications cable was most recently cut on Dec. 24, said David Joice, the company’s networks director. That’s almost a year after the […]

Other

66 h. ago SEIU Local 2: 100 rally for shelter workers at the NS Labour Board to protest certification delay

Unfair delays mean ballot box still sealed 8 months after union vote HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Approximately 100 shelter workers and their supporters held a rally this afternoon at the Nova Scotia Labour Board. Shelter workers employed by Adsum at The Bridge participated in a vote last June to join […]

Society

67 h. 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 d. ago N.S. move to allow firing of auditor without cause should be seen as threat: watchdog

A move by government to give itself the power to fire the auditor general without cause is being described by a democracy watchdog as a threat to her office’s independence.

Other

3 d. ago New Brunswick advocates call for intimate partner violence to be declared an epidemic

There are calls for New Brunswick to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic in the province, much like neighbouring Nova Scotia has done. 

Events

3 d. ago Nova Scotia budget includes resource exploration, tax cuts amid tariff threats

The province is looking to diversify its economy in areas such as critical minerals, wind power and hydrogen, said Lohr

Economics

3 d. 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 d. 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 d. ago N.S. budget: Tolls being scraped for Halifax bridges as Tories make good on promise

The governing Tories say they are making good on their election promise and scrapping tolls on both Halifax Harbour bridges starting on April 1.

Other

4 d. 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

4 d. ago Tough grip: Nova Scotians struggle to find salt or sand after icy winter storm

Signs that say “no salt, no sand” can be seen at many hardware stores, and sellers on Facebook Marketplace are selling bags of salt at inflated prices.

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