Nova Scotia News

Another snowstorm expected to leave a mess in Nova Scotia and eastern Newfoundland

HALIFAX — Another nor'easter is headed for Atlantic Canada, bringing a second big dump of snow in less than two weeks.

Feb 13, 2024 9:54 AM Read more >

Historic N.S. storm: Woman dies after snow falls on propane line outside seniors home

HALIFAX — The son of a Cape Breton woman injured last week in a propane explosion caused by sliding snow says his mother has died.

Feb 12, 2024 2:52 PM Read more >

Halifax's Mount Saint Vincent University faculty, librarians launch strike

HALIFAX — About 160 faculty, librarians and lab instructors at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax have gone on strike. The university's faculty association said the workers walked out at noon on Monday.

Feb 12, 2024 1:22 PM Read more >

Halifax's icy and snowy sidewalks pose major safety risk to those with disabilities

HALIFAX — Carolyn Naylor usually enjoys strolling the streets of downtown Halifax with her guide dog Earl by her side.

Feb 11, 2024 3:46 PM Read more >

N.S. Liberals pledge two percentage point cut to harmonized sales tax if elected

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal leader is committing to cut the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax by two percentage points if his party wins the next general election.

Feb 10, 2024 2:08 PM Read more >

Heavy snow falling off roof onto propane line caused Cape Breton seniors home blast

SYDNEY, N.S. — The acting fire chief in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality says an explosion that damaged a seniors residence and seriously injured one person was likely caused by snow sliding off a roof and damaging a propane tank line.

Feb 10, 2024 9:47 AM Read more >

One person seriously injured after possible explosion at seniors home in Sydney, N.S.

SYDNEY, N.S. — One person was hurt and dozens were displaced Friday after what may have been an explosion at a seniors residence in Cape Breton.

Feb 9, 2024 7:02 PM Read more >

Record-breaking snowfall: Cape Breton hockey players, cadets rise to the occasion

GLACE BAY, N.S. — When hockey coach Darrell MacAulay was asked to help an elderly neighbour who needed snow cleared from her walkway in Glace Bay, N.S., he knew he was going to need some extra muscle.

Feb 9, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

RCMP say man faces murder charge after death on Nova Scotia First Nation

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — RCMP in northeastern Nova Scotia say a 27-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with a death on the Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation.

Feb 9, 2024 2:42 PM Read more >

Marine conservation group urges caution in reopening of Atlantic redfish fishery

HALIFAX — Oceana Canada wants Ottawa to exercise caution as it prepares to reopen the redfish fishery this spring following a decades-long moratorium.

Feb 9, 2024 2:01 PM Read more >