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| Sep 28, 2026 | Premier to Speak at World Energies Summit in United Kingdom | CANADA, September 28 - Premier Tim Houston will be speaking to global oil and gas sector leaders and decision-makers this week about Nova Scotia’s potential to provide solutions to their energy needs.
The Premier is attending the World Ener... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Premier to Join Energy Leaders in Alberta | CANADA, August 18 - Premier Tim Houston will join leaders from the country’s energy sector in Alberta this week to discuss Canada’s energy future.
The Canadian Energy Executive Association’s annual conference – Thursday, August 20 to Saturd... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Nova Scotia Puts $1.2M Into Cape Breton Precision Fermentation Plant to Add Client Capacity | Nova Scotia is directing $1.2 million into the Verschuren Centre to expand its precision fermentation facility in Cape Breton, adding capacity for roughly 10 additional companies per year and an estimated 100 skilled jobs.
The funding split... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Province Invests in Biotechnology Sector | CANADA, August 13 - The Province is helping biotechnology scale-up facility the Verschuren Centre expand its capacity, create new jobs and launch a new training program.
The provincial investment will support further improvements to the cen... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Province Invests in Agriculture Equipment for Cape Breton Farmers | CANADA, August 12 - Farmers in Cape Breton will soon have better access to the tools that keep their fields productive, their businesses growing and more local food moving from farm to table.
The Province is investing a total of $620,000 th... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Premiers, Governors Meeting to Strengthen New England Partnerships | CANADA, August 7 - Premier Tim Houston will join other eastern Canadian premiers in Vermont next week to discuss collaboration and opportunities with New England governors.
The 47th annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Can... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Province Commemorates Emancipation Day | CANADA, July 31 - Nova Scotia marked Emancipation Day today, July 31, with a provincial proclamation and flag-raising ceremony at Province House in Halifax.
Emancipation Day recognizes the abolition of slavery across the British Empire in 1... |
| Jul 29, 2026 | New Housing Development for Healthcare Workers Opens in Bridgewater | CANADA, July 28 - New homes are helping Bridgewater welcome and keep the healthcare workers families depend on.
Premier Tim Houston announced today, July 28, that 20 new townhouse units built for healthcare workers in the town are officiall... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Nova Scotia Signs Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Deal | CANADA, July 21 - Nova Scotia has reached another milestone in its efforts to remove internal trade barriers, signing a direct-to-consumer agreement on beverage alcohol with seven more provinces.
The agreement allows Nova Scotia producers t... |
| May 5, 2026 | Premier Promotes Nova Scotia at Offshore Technology Conference in Texas | CANADA, May 4 - On the heels of a company’s successful $210-million bid for offshore Nova Scotia exploration licences last week, Premier Tim Houston will attend the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, to keep the Province’s of... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Province Welcomes Agropur’s Major Expansion in Nova Scotia | CANADA, April 23 - The Province is welcoming Agropur dairy co-operative’s major expansion at its Bedford facility. This investment will support dairy farmers in Nova Scotia and the other Maritime provinces and provide good-paying skilled-tr... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Legislative Sitting Concludes with Budget, Powering the Economy Act Passed | CANADA, April 9 - The spring legislative sitting concluded today, April 9. This session’s highlights included passing a budget with billions of dollars in new investments and the passage of the Powering the Economy Act. Together, these meas... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Streamlined Approval Process Positions Nova Scotia as Energy Leader | CANADA, March 27 - The Province and the federal government have agreed to streamline the process when both federal and provincial environmental approvals are needed for major infrastructure and resource projects.
Premier Tim Houston and Pri... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Premier to Meet With Energy Leaders in Texas | CANADA, March 20 - Premier Tim Houston will meet with global energy leaders next week to promote energy and natural resource opportunities in Nova Scotia.
The meetings will be held as the Premier attends CERAWeek, the world’s premier annual... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Nova Scotia, Ontario Sign Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Deal | CANADA, March 2 - Premier Tim Houston and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed a direct-to-consumer agreement that will allow Nova Scotia producers to sell their wine, beer and spirits directly to Ontarians.
Nova Scotians will also be able... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Premier Promotes Critical Minerals Opportunities to Developers, Investors | CANADA, February 27 - Premier Tim Houston is attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference from March 1 to 3 in Toronto.
The major international mining conference will connect developers and investors directly wi... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Province Introduces Legislation to Power the Economy | CANADA, February 24 - New legislation will help Nova Scotians benefit from the jobs and investments that come with clean energy and natural resource development.
Premier Tim Houston introduced the Powering the Economy Act today, February 24... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Premier to Address Offshore Wind Investors at International Conference | CANADA, February 11 - Premier Tim Houston returns as a keynote speaker at the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in the Americas where he will promote investment opportunities in Nova Scotia.
The Oceantic Network 2026 Int... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | New Grant Program Funds Food Security Initiatives | CANADA, December 23 - Millions in funding for food-related initiatives will flow to communities across the province in the coming weeks using $4 million in proceeds from the sale of U.S. alcohol products.
The new Feeding Communities Fund wi... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Woods Restrictions Lifted in Some Counties, Remain in Others | CANADA, August 29 - The risk of wildfires has lowered enough in some counties for restrictions on travel and activities in the woods to be lifted today, August 29. The burn ban remains in place for the entire province until October 15 or un... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Homes Damaged by Long Lake Wildfires | CANADA, August 25 - Wildfires in the Long Lake area of Annapolis County damaged a number of homes Sunday, August 24, after intensifying in the afternoon and evening. The exact number is yet to be confirmed.
“My heart goes out to people evac... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Travel, Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires | CANADA, August 5 - The Province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires.
The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m. today, August 5, include:
hiking,... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Emancipation Day 2025 Commemorated | CANADA, August 1 - Nova Scotia will mark Emancipation Day today, August 1, recognizing Britain’s abolition of slavery across its empire in 1834.
Emancipation Day acknowledges the history and ongoing impacts of the transatlantic slave trade ... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Canada’s First Offshore Wind Energy Areas Designated | CANADA, July 29 - Canada’s first four offshore wind energy areas have been designated on Nova Scotia’s offshore.
The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada jointly designated the areas – French Bank, Middle Bank and Sable Isla... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Désignation des premières zones de production d’énergie éolienne en mer au Canada | CANADA, July 29 - Les quatre premières zones de production d’énergie éolienne en mer du Canada ont été désignées au large de la Nouvelle-Écosse.
Aujourd’hui, le 29 juillet, le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse et le gouvernement du Canada ... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | More Affordable Housing for Yarmouth | CANADA, July 16 - More than 50 people in Yarmouth will soon have a new place to call home.
Premier Tim Houston was in the town today, July 16, to announce the Province’s investment in 24 housing units, a project of the Affordable Housing As... |
| May 20, 2025 | Free Shingles Vaccine Available This Month | CANADA, May 20 - Starting today, May 20, Nova Scotians aged 65 and older can book their free shingles vaccine appointment. The first appointments will be May 28.
“Across Canada, nearly one in three people develop shingles, despite the avail... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Nova Scotia Launches Large-Scale Bioinnovation Centre with Global Fermentation Capacity | Nova Scotia has opened a new bioinnovation facility in Dartmouth that is expected to play a central role in the development of Canada’s bioindustrial sector. The Neptune BioInnovation Centre, a 51,000-square-foot facility, is designed to su... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Premier Houston to Invite Investments in Offshore Wind at International Conference | CANADA, April 25 - Premier Tim Houston will promote opportunities to invest in Nova Scotia’s growing wind energy sector at the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in the Americas next week.
The Premier will be a keynote sp... |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Premier Lantz tables bill aimed to eliminate trade barriers | CANADA, April 11 - Today, Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, introduced the Interprovincial Trade & Mobility Act in the provincial legislature. This bill will allow Prince Edward Island to eliminate unnecessary barriers to... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Premier Lantz tables bill aimed to eliminate trade barriers | CANADA, April 11 - Today, Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, introduced the Interprovincial Trade & Mobility Act in the provincial legislature. This bill will allow Prince Edward Island to eliminate unnecessary barriers to... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Call for Nominations for Council of the Federation Literacy Award | CANADA, April 7 - Nova Scotians are encouraged to recognize people who have made exceptional contributions to literacy and learning by nominating them for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
“Lifelong learning inspires confidence ... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Tariff Response Survey, Hotline | CANADA, February 6 - The Province has created channels for Nova Scotian business owners dealing with the United States to get quick access to the latest information related to tariffs.
“Now more than ever, we need to be Nova Scotia loyal. O... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Nova Scotia Expands Precision Fermentation Hub with $1M Investment | The Government of Nova Scotia is investing over 1 million Canadian dollars to expand the capabilities of the Verschuren Centre’s fermentation plant in Cape Breton, aiming to enhance automation, support additional clients, and create skilled... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Province Makes Additional Contribution to Mariners Centre Expansion | CANADA, January 23 - People in the Yarmouth area will soon be able to enjoy a new aquatics centre, fitness facilities and multi-purpose spaces at an expanded Mariners Centre, a project supported by the Province and the other two levels of g... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Taking Action to Help 2023 Wildfire Victims | CANADA, January 10 - Nova Scotia is taking action to stabilize capped property assessment values for people who have rebuilt homes that were destroyed in the 2023 wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Shelburne County.
Today,... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 2024 Medal of Bravery Recipients Honoured | CANADA, October 22 - Eight Nova Scotians, including one who lost his life in an act of heroism, were awarded the Province’s highest recognition for bravery at a ceremony held today, October 22, in Halifax.
Premier Tim Houston awarded the No... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | More Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics to Open | CANADA, September 19 - NOTE: A complete list of community pharmacy primary care clinics follows this release.
More Nova Scotians will soon have access to a community pharmacy primary care clinic closer to home.
Fourteen new pharmacies will ... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Atlantic Provincial Housing Ministers invite Federal Partnership to address Atlantic Canada’s housing challenges | CANADA, August 23 - Housing challenges are escalating across Atlantic Canada, and advancing solutions to these challenges was the focus of yesterday’s meeting of the region's housing ministers. The Atlantic Provincial Ministers remain eager... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | ApplyBoard Announces 2024 International Alumni of Impact Winners from India | Delhi, India
ApplyBoard, the leading international student mobility platform, is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2024 International Alumni of Impact program. Now in its second year, the esteemed program recognizes 10 exceptional for... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | New NSCC Housing in Stellarton, Dartmouth to Welcome 150 Students in September | CANADA, July 22 - The first two of seven Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) on-campus housing projects are complete and will welcome the first 150 students for the fall term.
Today, July 22, Premier Tim Houston toured the facility at the ... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Mi’kmaw Chiefs, Cabinet Meet in Millbrook | CANADA, June 13 - Premier Tim Houston, cabinet ministers and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs held their second joint meeting today, June 13, in Millbrook.
“These meetings offer an opportunity to come together for open, honest and... |
| May 16, 2024 | Large Increase in Fine for Illegal Burning During Wildfire Season | CANADA, May 16 - The Province has increased the fine for violating the daily burn restrictions to $25,000, effective today, May 16.
“Almost all wildfires in Nova Scotia are human caused. With the weather starting to get warmer and dryer, I ... |
| Feb 28, 2024 | More Funding to Reduce Costs, Improve Diabetes Care | CANADA, February 28 - More Nova Scotians living with diabetes will soon be able to better afford the equipment and supplies they need.
The Province is providing funding for sensor-based glucose monitoring supplies and an expansion to the No... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Province Recognized for Reducing Red Tape with Physician Registry | CANADA, February 2 - Premier Tim Houston and his Atlantic counterparts were awarded the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Golden Scissors Award today, February 2, for the creation of the Atlantic Physician Registry.
The reg... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Futurpreneur Receives $600K Top Up for Nova Scotia | From a pandemic to rising inflation to higher interest rates, it is a difficult time for Canadian entrepreneurs and their businesses. If you’re based out of Nova Scotia, you might just have some support to get you through these difficult ti... |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Mesures provinciales à la suite des inondations | CANADA, July 22 - Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse ressentent maintenant les effets d’une forte tempête qui continue de balayer la province aujourd’hui 22 juillet. La tempête a provoqué des inondations et a causé des dommages importants à des... |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Provincial Response to Flooding | CANADA, July 22 - Nova Scotians are feeling the effects of a strong storm that continues to impact the province today, July 22. It has caused flooding and significantly damaged roads, bridges, dams and other critical infrastructure.
The Eme... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Applications Open for Emergency Relief Grant for Individuals | CANADA, June 22 - Nova Scotians who lost income because of the recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County may be eligible for short-term financial support through the Emergency Relief Grant for Individuals.
“We k... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Ransomware gang lists first victims of MOVEit mass-hacks, including US banks and universities | Clop, the ransomware gang responsible for exploiting a critical security vulnerability in a popular corporate file transfer tool, has begun listing victims of the mass-hacks, including a number of U.S. banks and universities.
The Russia-lin... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Mass exploitation of critical MOVEit flaw is ransacking orgs big and small | Enlarge
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Organizations big and small are falling prey to the mass exploitation of a critical vulnerability in a widely used file-transfer program. The exploitation started over the Memorial Day holiday—wh... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Applications Now Open for Small Business Wildfire Relief Program | CANADA, June 5 - Small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires can now apply for support through the Small Business Wildfire Relief Program.
“We’ve seen many businesses, even those directly impacted, step up... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Microsoft says Clop ransomware gang is behind MOVEit mass-hacks, as first victims come forward | Security researchers have linked to the notorious Clop ransomware gang a new wave of mass-hacks targeting a popular file transfer tool, as the first victims of the attacks begin to come forward.
It was revealed last week that hackers are ex... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Nova Scotia Remembers April 18-19, 2020 | CANADA, April 14 - Nova Scotians are asked to pause for a moment of silence at noon on Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19, to remember those lost, honour the survivors and reflect on what happened in the province three years ago.
“T... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Digital health news, funding round up in the prior week; April 10, 2023 | Digital health investments hit $3.4B; OXOS Medical raised $23M; OpenLoop Health bought Imaging Panda
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Investments in digital health rose to $3.4 billion raised across 132 deals in Q1, up 26% from the $2.7 billion raised in Q4... |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Aquaculture reform in Nova Scotia; Some changes could come quickly, others will take time says minister Steve Craig | Sea farmers in Nova Scotia say the recommendations of the Davis Pier review on aquaculture need to actioned on as soon as possible.
In a news release earlier this week, the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia (AANS), said red tape and la... |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Province Expands Home Heating Program, Supports Vulnerable Nova Scotians | CANADA, December 14 - The Province is providing more help to Nova Scotians struggling with the rising cost of living.
As part of a $100-million effort to help low- and middle-income Nova Scotians with home heating, more people than ever bef... |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Financial Support for Agriculture and Forestry | CANADA, October 14 - Emergency support is on the way for resource industries impacted by hurricane Fiona.
Premier Tim Houston announced a range of financial supports today, October 14, for the agriculture and forestry sectors.
“In parts of ... |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Applications Now Open for Small Business Hurricane Relief Program | CANADA, October 6 - Small businesses struggling in the aftermath of hurricane Fiona can now apply for support through the Small Business Hurricane Relief Program.
“Small businesses are such important parts of our communities, and as they wo... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Program Expands to Attract and Retain Young, Skilled Film and Video Workers | CANADA, October 5 - Nova Scotia’s thriving film and video industry will benefit from the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) program helping attract and retain more young, skilled workers to meet demand.
For eligible film and video o... |
| May 27, 2022 | Atlantic Agriculture Ministers Unified in Supporting Industry | CANADA, May 27 - Agriculture is a vital part of the region’s economy and workforce and an important contributor to local food supply.
Today, May 26, Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow hosted his colleagues from the other three Atlantic provin... |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Plan stratégique pour améliorer les soins de santé en Nouvelle-Écosse | CANADA, April 22 - Le gouvernement a rendu public le Plan d’action pour la santé, un plan stratégique qui s’attaque à des problèmes de longue date et à d’autres plus récents dans les soins actifs et primaires, les soins de longue durée, la ... |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Strategic Plan to Improve Healthcare in Nova Scotia | CANADA, April 22 - The government released Action for Health, a strategic plan to address recent and long-standing problems in acute and primary care, long-term care, addictions and mental health and the factors that affect the well-being o... |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Remembering, Reflecting on April 18-19, 2020 | CANADA, April 14 - The Province is asking Nova Scotians to come together to remember those who lost their lives on April 18 and 19, 2020.
People are encouraged to pause for a moment of silence at noon on both Monday, April 18, and Tuesday, ... |
| Jan 26, 2022 | FERRY TALES: Vaccines could receive shot in the arm from study | I have live tweeted almost 170 Nova Scotia COVID-19 briefings. I’ve also live tweeted more than 100 Canadian federal briefings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. I’ve read thousands of articles and have publicly written about COVID-19 with... |
| Jan 9, 2022 | Jan. 9: Nova Scotia announces 837 new cases of COVID-19 | Nova Scotia reported 837 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Combined with Saturday's reported 1,145 new cases, the province saw a total of 1,982 new cases over the weekend.
Sunday's numbers include 541 cases in the central zone, 133 cases in ... |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Appointments open early for 50-plus vaccine booster shots in Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses to people aged 50 and over a day earlier than expected.
The expansion was supposed to come into effect Thursday but people who logged on to the booking site after midnight last... |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Dec. 9: St. F.X. University outbreak hits 59 cases, Halifax school closed for a week | Nova Scotia reported a climbing COVID-19 case count at St. F.X. University on Thursday and the closure of a Halifax school.
There were 38 new cases identified at St. F.X., bringing the total to 59 in the outbreak.
Provincewide 52 new COVID-... |
| Dec 8, 2021 | 'Enough is enough': Environmental groups call for forest harvesting moratorium on Crown land | Eight provincial environmental organizations have joined their voices to call on the Nova Scotia government to impose an immediate moratorium on all forest harvesting on Crown lands until the Lahey forestry recommendations are fully adopted... |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Nova Scotia announces $57 million for long-term care staffing support, beds | Susan MacDougall admits she’s been lucky as a nursing home administrator when it comes to staffing in recent years.
Unlike many nursing homes across Nova Scotia, she hasn’t lost many employees as the result of stressful and understaffed wor... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | LETTER: Proposed Cape Breton quarry should not be approved | A proposed hardrock quarry at Wreck Cove, on the world-famous Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, is being considered for approval and this should be a cause for concern for everyone.
According to the Nova Scotia Department of Environment website: ... |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Burton Ettinger Elementary in Halifax temporarily closed to stop spread of COVID-19 | Burton Ettinger Elementary School in Halifax will be temporarily closed to curb the spread of COVID-19.
In a Tuesday news release, Nova Scotia Health announced the Halifax school will be closed from Nov. 10-17 as per the recommendation of t... |
| Nov 8, 2021 | What's open, what's closed for Remembrance Day 2021 in the Halifax area | Most businesses will be closed on Thursday, Remembrance Day, and in line with Nova Scotia's Remembrance Day Act.
Here's a list of what's open and what's closed across the Halifax region on Nov. 11:
Drug stores: Many pharmacies and drug stor... |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Are Nova Scotians getting the full story on COVID vaccine safety? | Story highlights:
Unlike B.C. and Ontario, Nova Scotia does not publish data on adverse events after vaccination
Some doctors say the number of people with medical issues after vaccination is likely much higher than reported
They say under-... |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Nova Scotia extends 2% cap on rent hikes as it unveils plan to ease housing crisis | The Progressive Conservative government delivered a multi-pronged housing and homeless plan Wednesday that provides for extended rent caps and more than $45 million in funding.
“Addressing the housing crisis is truly critical,” Premier Tim ... |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Nova Scotia extends 2% cap on rent hikes as it unveils plan to ease housing crisis | HALIFAX, N.S. — The Progressive Conservative government delivered a multi-pronged housing and homeless plan Wednesday that provides for extended rent caps and more than $45 million in funding.
“Addressing the housing crisis is truly critica... |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Oct. 14: Nova Scotia announces 26 new COVID-19 cases, limited 3rd-dose eligibility | On Thursday, Nova Scotia reported 26 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 recoveries.
Of the new cases, 23 are in the central zone, two are in the western zone and one is in the eastern zone.
The province is also opening bookings starting Oct. 19 f... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Housing crisis in N.S.
| January 10, 2021 Homeless man 'just been trying to survive' in Halifax
A man living in a tent on Joseph Howe Drive in Halifax says Halifax is nothing like he was hoping it would be when he came here.
Mark, who preferred to only give his fir... |
| Sep 30, 2021 | PAUL SCHNEIDEREIT: Nova Scotia family doctors getting mixed messages on virtual health care | Who knows best where and how family medicine should be practised — the health care bureaucracy or family doctors?
I’m oversimplifying in the interests of brevity but over the last six years or so, that question has fed the fire of dissatisf... |
| Sep 28, 2021 | ANNE MacPHEE: Why give Medavie ever bigger piece of health-care pie when its ambulance service fails Nova Scotians? | ANNE MacPHEE • Guest Opinion
I'd like to respond to Brie MacIsaac’s Sept. 22 guest column, “Patients in peril; Nova Scotia paramedics at the end of their rope," and to comment on the #CodeCritical alert issued at 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept.... |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Don't spray us: Protesters opposed to glyphosate occupy private land in Colchester County | OTTER BROOK, N.S. — Gathering water from a lake in the community of Otter Brook to filter and drink, Nina Newington says a culvert leads to it from an area set to be sprayed with glyphosate-based herbicides - a substance she and others are ... |
| Sep 27, 2021 | PAUL SCHNEIDEREIT: Is Nova Scotia about to emerge from FOI Dark Ages? | When you’re a journalist, cynicism is an occupational hazard.
So, was I surprised when former premier Stephen McNeil, who once promised to make Nova Scotia the most open and transparent jurisdiction in the country, instead went in the oppos... |
| Sep 24, 2021 | 55-Year-Old Man Gets $2,422 Fine for Not Wearing Mask | Urian B., Tech Times 24 September 2021, 09:09 pm
(Photo : Image from Unsplash Website) 55-Year-Old Man Gets $2,422 Fine for Not Wearing Mask
A 55-year-old man is getting a whopping $2,422 fine for not wearing a mask. The Halifax Regional Po... |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Nova Scotia students receive provincial scholarships for energy studies | SYDNEY, N.S. — Sixteen Nova Scotia students have been awarded the Nova Scotia Energy and Mines Scholarship to pursue energy-related studies at post-secondary institutions.
A Sept. 23 provincial press release noted that eight of the students... |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Tar spots for Truro area's Norway maples and ash leaf rust prevalent this summer | TRURO, N.S. — For many people, this spring and summer have been a little too hot and humid. Turns out, some popular trees in the area don't like the weather either.
The Town of Truro's urban forestry co-ordinator Andrew Williams said he has... |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Rock removal and grass planting takes place in Pictou Landing First Nation to protect and build coastline | PICTOU LANDING, N.S. — As sea levels rise due to climate change, Clean Foundation and the Mi’kmaw Conservation Group want to give coastlines a fighting chance.
The two groups, alongside other partners, are behind the Sitmu’k Living Shorelin... |
| Jul 27, 2021 | July 26: One new COVID-19 case announced in Nova Scotia | HALIFAX, N.S. — Nova Scotia authorities announced one new COVID-19 case found in testing over the weekend.
The case is in the central zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.
Monday's news release covered results from 2,67... |
| Jul 26, 2021 | July 26: One new COVID-19 case announced in Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia authorities announced one new COVID-19 case found in testing over the weekend.
The case is in the central zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.
Monday's news release covered results from 2,671 tests performe... |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Discussions ongoing on how to spend tens of thousands raised through sale of Mi’kmaw licence plates | SYDNEY, N.S. — Mi’kmaw licence plates, developed as a fundraiser for First Nations sports and recreation programs in Nova Scotia, have raised almost $100,000 in just over three years but the money has yet to be spent.
The licence plates are... |
| Jul 4, 2021 | Nova Scotia announces $5.4-million investment in ecological forestry, forestry workers | The Nova Scotia government is investing $5.4 million to keep skilled forestry workers in the province while supporting a shift to a more sustainable approach to forestry.
According to a news release, funding will go towards silviculture tha... |
| Jun 28, 2021 | CBU students union launches initiative after international students struggle to book vaccine appointments | SYDNEY, N.S. — Booking her first COVID-19 vaccine appointment was an ordeal for Cape Breton University student Mandy Nguyen.
The third-year tourism and hospitality management student had to call 10 times in a row, getting cut off after 30 s... |
| Jun 28, 2021 | June 28: Nova Scotia announces four new COVID-19 cases, more second-vaccine rescheduling dates | The latest new COVID-19 case count in Nova Scotia is four, Nova Scotia Health reported on Monday.
Three cases are in eastern zone. Two are under investigation and the other is a close contact of a previously reported case.
The other case is... |
| Jun 27, 2021 | CBU students union launches initiative after international students struggle to book vaccine appointments | SYDNEY, N.S. — Booking her first COVID-19 vaccine appointment was an ordeal for Cape Breton University student Mandy Nguyen.
The third-year tourism and hospitality management student had to call 10 times in a row, getting cut off after 30 s... |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Details on indoor dining, increased gathering limits to be announced in Nova Scotia | Details on Phase 2 of Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 reopening plan will be announced this afternoon.
Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, will hold a live-streamed news briefing at 3 p.m.
“Get ready for Phase... |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Brain fog, mysterious infections, not believed - Atlantic Canadians still struggling to get faster Lyme disease diagnosis | Donna Lugar had a fantastic vacation when she visited Scotland nearly 20 years ago.
Soon after she returned home, though, it began. Lugar felt miserable.
“I came home from my trip to Scotland with a lot of infections,” said the Bedford, N.S... |
| May 28, 2021 | Nova Scotia Health announces updated testing sites in CBRM | SYDNEY, N.S. — More COVID-19 testing opportunities are heading to Cape Breton.
In a release, Nova Scotia Health said a new mobile testing unit will be set up at Knights of Columbus at 3236 Plummer Ave. in New Waterford.
The clinic will offe... |
| May 12, 2021 | JOHN DeMONT: Need some motivation to get vaccinated? How about a free coffee? Or $100? | Gordon Stevens did not hesitate when his number came up last Friday for the Pfizer vaccine.
“Sore arm, mild headache for 24 hours, a little tired,” the proprietor of the Uncommon Grounds group of coffee shops said of the jab’s aftermath. “S... |
| Apr 30, 2021 | APRIL 30 : Nova Scotia Health announces new list of potential COVID-19 exposure sites | SYDNEY — Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province and three Air Canada flights.
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Giant Tiger Port Hawkesbury (47 Paint Street, Port Hawkesbury) on Apr... |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 'Meant to be': Newfoundland and Labrador woman's long road to becoming a mom becomes reality through adoption | With an outpouring of love to offer a child, Stef and Tom Kean knew from the beginning of their relationship that they wanted to be parents together.
Tom has a son, Max, through a previous relationship, but having a child together proved di... |
