Nova Scotia News

Nova Scotia's pioneer cemeteries are disappearing, but not without a fight

HALIFAX — A secluded and overgrown cemetery in rural Cape Breton, the final resting place for some of Nova Scotia's earliest settlers, is slowly crumbling into a nearby river. "They would be descendants of the Scots ...

Jan 7, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Alleged sex abuse: Ex-student files lawsuit against Acadia Divinity College in N.S.

HALIFAX — A former student at Acadia Divinity College has filed a lawsuit against the school in Wolfville, N.S.

Jan 3, 2024 3:52 PM Read more >

After homeless man dies in Halifax encampment, lawyer keeps up fight for benefits

HALIFAX — A homeless man who died at a Halifax encampment last month had been fighting for improved income assistance for people living in tents, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Jan 3, 2024 2:20 PM Read more >

Canadians across country celebrate New Year's Day with polar bear swim

HUBBARDS, N.S. — Hundreds across Canada are set to celebrate 2024 with a polar bear plunge Monday, maintaining a long-held tradition of braving the January cold for a swim to mark the new year. Joanie McNally, from Sackville N.S.

Jan 1, 2024 1:01 PM Read more >

'Unimaginable excess': Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny

HALIFAX — Not so long ago, the largest community in Cape Breton was best known as home to one of the most toxic waste sites in North America: the infamous Sydney tar ponds.

Jan 1, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

RCMP in Nova Scotia investigate suspected arson following house fire

BIBLE HILL, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP say they are investigating a suspected arson in Bible Hill following an early morning house fire and the discovery of an abandoned car on a nearby highway.

Dec 31, 2023 2:50 PM Read more >

RCMP searching for suspect in Halifax area home invasion and robbery

Halifax area RCMP say they are looking for a suspect in a home invasion and robbery in Gaetz Brook. Police say a man was operating an excavator on a property in the community on Friday when another man appeared and pointed a gun at him.

Dec 30, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

Freezing rain expected to turn into snow in parts of Maritimes: Environment Canada

HALIFAX — Environment Canada says residents in New Brunswick and some parts of Nova Scotia should prepare for icy, slippery conditions as freezing rain turns to snow.

Dec 29, 2023 1:32 PM Read more >

Top baby names 2023: Henry most popular in N.S., Liam and Olivia in N.B.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have released the provinces’ top baby names for 2023, and Henry, Theodore, Olivia and Liam are at the top of the lists.

Dec 29, 2023 9:13 AM Read more >

14-year-old charged with motor vehicle theft after police chase and crash in Halifax

HALIFAX — A 14-year-old in Halifax is facing charges after he allegedly stole a car and crashed it into a bus shelter during a police chase.

Dec 28, 2023 9:37 AM Read more >