Nova Scotia News

Nova Scotia premier says byelection win sign of approval for Tory health care efforts

HALIFAX — A Progressive Conservative byelection win in a longtime Liberal stronghold is a sign of approval for the government’s record in bolstering health care, Nova Scotia’s premier said Wednesday.

Aug 9, 2023 3:24 PM Read more >

NS Power outlines tree-cutting plan to help reduce hurricane-caused outages

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's electric utility says its plans to nearly double its tree-trimming budget should improve reliability in electrical service when the next hurricane strikes.

Aug 9, 2023 3:17 PM Read more >

Joint Rescue Coordination Centre suspends search for missing N.B. fishermen

HALIFAX — The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax has suspended search efforts for two men who went missing Monday in New Brunswick.

Aug 9, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

Death of 26-year-old man assaulted on Halifax waterfront a homicide: police

HALIFAX — The death of a 26-year-old man assaulted in Halifax on the weekend has been ruled a homicide.

Aug 9, 2023 1:37 PM Read more >

'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

HALIFAX — In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees.

Aug 9, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Tories' Twila Grosse wins provincial byelection in Nova Scotia riding of Preston

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Twila Grosse has won a provincial byelection in the Nova Scotia riding of Preston, taking a seat held by the Liberals for most of the last 20 years.

Aug 8, 2023 8:52 PM Read more >

Memorial ceremony Saturday for 14-year-old music lover who died in Nova Scotia floods

HALIFAX — The fourth victim of torrential rain and flooding in Nova Scotia will be remembered in a ceremony this weekend.

Aug 8, 2023 1:47 PM Read more >

26-year-old man dead after aggravated assault on Halifax boardwalk: police

Halifax Regional Police say a 26-year-old man has died following an assault on the city's waterfront over the weekend.

Aug 8, 2023 9:12 AM Read more >

N.S. police board nixes complaints against Truro police in case of missing 3-year-old

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Police Review Board has dismissed complaints against the Truro Police Service brought forward by the parents of a three-year-old boy who has been missing since spring 2020.

Aug 7, 2023 2:06 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia court says damage to student rental house like movie 'Animal House'

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — A Nova Scotia small claims adjudicator has likened a dispute over damage to a student rental house as something that could have been included in the 1978 movie “Animal House.

Aug 7, 2023 12:04 PM Read more >