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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia RCMP will not charge two accused of sexual assault after hockey hazing

Nova Scotia RCMP have decided not to charge two out of four teenage hockey players accused of sexual assault related to a hazing incident, while the investigation is ongoing.

Feb 27 • 20:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

First Nation chiefs say Nova Scotia budget cuts appear targeted at Mi’kmaw programs

First Nation leaders in Nova Scotia claim recent budget cuts by the provincial government disproportionately affect Mi’kmaw programs designed to combat systemic inequalities.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

'No violations' found in 2024 Walmart oven death, N.S. workplace investigation finds

A workplace safety investigation in Nova Scotia found no violations in the death of Walmart worker Gursimran Kaur, who died in a bakery oven 16 months ago.

Feb 27 • 15:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor Mike Smith to stand trial for sexual assault

Mike Smith, known for his role in 'Trailer Park Boys', has pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault and will be tried in provincial court.

Feb 26 • 20:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. book publishers slammed by provincial government’s cuts to the creative sector

Nova Scotia book publishers are facing significant challenges due to provincial government cuts to the arts sector, exacerbating existing market uncertainties.

Feb 26 • 18:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. to create a new protected Acadian electoral riding in Cape Breton

The Nova Scotia government is establishing a protected electoral riding for Acadian communities in Cape Breton, splitting the existing Inverness riding to create Chéticamp-Magarees-Pleasant Bay.

Feb 26 • 16:11 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘It’s not fair’: Nova Scotia family who lost baby says health-care system failed them

A Nova Scotia family expresses their heartbreak after losing their baby, accusing the healthcare system of failing to respond adequately to urgent prenatal concerns.

Feb 26 • 13:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Really short-sighted’: Nova Scotia budget cuts funding to Halifax student transit pass program

Nova Scotia's budget cuts funding for a critical student transit pass program, potentially impacting 30,000 students in Halifax.

Feb 25 • 20:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Mental health funding tied to 2020 mass shooting part of Nova Scotia budget cuts

Nova Scotia is cutting mental health funding linked to the 2020 mass shooting as part of significant budget reductions.

Feb 25 • 19:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Youth hockey referee ends N.S. game after ‘hate-motivated’ comment, RCMP say

A youth hockey game in Nova Scotia was prematurely ended by a referee following a hate-motivated comment from a spectator, leading to an investigation by the RCMP.

Feb 25 • 19:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia bill increases fines, strengthens enforcement as part of illegal cannabis crackdown

Nova Scotia has proposed legislation to enhance enforcement and penalties against illegal cannabis dispensaries as part of a broader efforts to ensure safe cannabis usage.

Feb 25 • 17:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Student group calls on Nova Scotia post-secondary students to stage weeklong strike

The Canadian Federation of Students is urging Nova Scotia post-secondary students to initiate a weeklong strike in response to budget cuts and to advocate for more affordable tuition.

Feb 25 • 15:35 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Two youths formally charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia after hockey hazing

Two young hockey players in Nova Scotia have been charged with sexual assault related to a hazing incident involving their teammates.

Feb 24 • 23:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier defends Nova Scotia budget as critics continue to speak out

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston defends the provincial budget amidst criticism over cuts to public services and a substantial deficit.

Feb 24 • 22:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia announces financial framework for its emerging offshore wind industry

The Nova Scotia government has proposed new legislation to ensure financial benefits from the offshore wind industry, implementing a levy on project developers.

Feb 24 • 19:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Weather-related workplace injuries 40% higher than last winter: WCB Nova Scotia

Winter weather-related workplace injuries in Nova Scotia have increased by 40% compared to last year, as reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.

Feb 24 • 16:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensive

Ottawa is providing incentives for electric vehicle purchases while Nova Scotia imposes new fees on these vehicles, sparking debate on fairness and road maintenance contributions.

Feb 24 • 16:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitter

John Alexander Cripps was sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old babysitter, raising concerns about the justice system's treatment of Indigenous victims in Nova Scotia.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Powerful nor’easter hits Nova Scotia: flights cancelled, power outages expected

A powerful nor’easter is impacting Nova Scotia with significant snowfall and strong winds, leading to flight cancellations and power outages.

Feb 23 • 23:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia budget set to be delivered, with spending cuts expected

Nova Scotia's Finance Minister is set to present a budget that anticipates significant spending cuts and service reductions due to rising deficits.

Feb 23 • 13:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Maritimes braces for latest winter wallop of snow, strong winds

Maritime provinces in Canada prepare for a significant winter storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds, prompting utility companies and municipalities to activate emergency response measures.

Feb 23 • 13:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Newfoundland slammed by snow as Maritimes set to face winter storm

Atlantic Canada is preparing for a significant winter storm, with snowfall predictions of up to 25 centimeters in some areas.

Feb 22 • 16:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia's $20-million subsidy for Maine ferry is a good value, says new study

A new economic study claims Nova Scotia's annual $20 million subsidy for the ferry service to Maine is justified due to its considerable economic benefits.

Feb 20 • 19:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Gang prevention program for Muslim youth in Maritimes receives federal funding

The Canadian government has allocated $1.2 million for a gang prevention program aimed at Muslim youth in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Feb 20 • 19:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. finance minister expected to cut spending in next week’s provincial budget

Nova Scotia's Finance Minister plans significant spending cuts in the upcoming provincial budget to address a growing deficit.

Feb 20 • 17:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

N.S. foreign worker ‘coerced’ and ‘threatened,’ Ontario man facing human trafficking charge

An Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and extortion after a foreign worker in Nova Scotia was reportedly coerced into excessive labor and threatened.

Feb 20 • 15:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia takes step toward building two fast-acting electricity generation plants

The Nova Scotia government has approved partial plans for the construction of two fast-acting electricity generation plants in Pictou County, aimed at enhancing energy reliability during peak demand.

Feb 19 • 20:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Most Atlantic provinces recorded first population decline in years at the end of 2025

All four Atlantic provinces of Canada experienced a population decline by the end of 2025, marking the first such drop in several years.

Feb 19 • 17:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia woman claims ER failed to do 'bare minimum' before father’s death

A woman from Nova Scotia, Erika Snelgrove, alleges that inadequate care at Dartmouth General Hospital led to her father's death from septic shock after being sent home from the emergency room without proper testing.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Up close and scary: Juvenile great white shark emerges off coast after winter migration

A juvenile great white shark named 'Brass Bed' has been spotted off the coast of Florida after migrating from Nova Scotia.

Feb 18 • 23:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Seafood magnate John Risley’s firm owes more than US$776 million: court documents

CFFI Ventures Inc., led by seafood magnate John Risley, is facing a lawsuit and ownership transfer due to over US$776 million in debt, with a court ruling expected soon.

Feb 18 • 22:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘No real progress’ in Nova Scotia’s child and family poverty rates: report

A new report indicates that child and family poverty rates in Nova Scotia remain stagnant with no significant progress.

Feb 18 • 21:55 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia’s Finance Department says over-budget spending needed to act swiftly

Nova Scotia's Finance Department defends its over-budget spending practices, emphasizing the necessity for flexibility in responding to citizens' needs despite criticism from the auditor general and opposition parties.

Feb 18 • 19:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Anti-whaling campaigner takes aim at Nova Scotia’s Whale Sanctuary Project

A U.S.-based group’s initiative to relocate two killer whales to a seaside refuge in Nova Scotia faces opposition from anti-whaling activist Paul Watson.

Feb 17 • 19:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

African Nova Scotian church community leaders mourn Rev. Jesse Jackson

The African Nova Scotian community is mourning Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away at 84, leaving a significant impact during his visit to Nova Scotia in 2009.

Feb 17 • 18:39 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

From Sidney Crosby to Troy Ryan, Nova Scotia’s hockey roots run deep in Milan

The article highlights the connections between Nova Scotia's hockey talent and the current representation in Milan, featuring figures like Sidney Crosby, Troy Ryan, Brad Marchand, and Nathan MacKinnon.

Feb 17 • 13:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia’s NDP blames closed-door government spending for billion-dollar deficit

Nova Scotia's NDP leader criticizes the Progressive Conservative government's excessive off-budget spending that has led to a $1.4 billion deficit.

Feb 13 • 20:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

No charges after RCMP investigation into collision between fire truck and snowmobiler

The Nova Scotia RCMP announced that no charges will be filed in the case of a fatal incident involving a snowmobiler who was struck by a fire truck while receiving roadside help.

Feb 13 • 17:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

No outreach from N.S. minister of addictions, mental health to First Nation in crisis

Nova Scotia's minister for addictions and mental health admits he has not contacted the Sipekne'katik First Nation amidst their state of emergency due to illicit drug and addiction crises.

Feb 12 • 21:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. Premier Fires Off Warning to Incoming CEO at Utility About Relying on Rate Hikes

Nova Scotia's premier has warned the newly appointed CEO of NS Power against relying on rate increases as part of an outdated business model.

Feb 12 • 20:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Halifax security expert says Nova Scotia schools could benefit from patrol officers

A security expert advocates for the implementation of patrol officers in Nova Scotia schools amidst rising concerns for student safety following a tragic school shooting in British Columbia.

Feb 12 • 20:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘I’m not a bank but I feel like one’: N.S. utility customers say billing issues unacceptable

Nova Scotia Power customers are expressing frustration over unexpectedly high electricity bills following a company cyberattack that disrupted accurate meter readings.

Feb 12 • 18:38 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia’s CarbonRun reaches carbon capture milestone with ‘river liming’ project

CarbonRun in Nova Scotia has achieved a significant milestone in carbon capture by successfully implementing a river liming project that involves mixing crushed limestone into rivers.

Feb 12 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Fossil reveals one of the first herbivorous animals, with specialized teeth for grinding plants

Scientists have unearthed a skull in Nova Scotia, Canada, belonging to one of the earliest known terrestrial vertebrate herbivores, dating back about 307 million years.

Feb 11 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Halifax police investigating death of woman found inside tent

Halifax Regional Police are investigating the death of a woman discovered in a tent downtown, with an autopsy planned to determine the cause of death.

Feb 11 • 15:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates

A Dartmouth animal shelter is experiencing record-high adoption rates, highlighting a growing trend across the province.

Feb 10 • 21:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

First Nation in N.S. says it’s declaring a state of emergency due to illicit drugs

Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia is declaring a state of emergency in response to a rising crisis of addiction and overdoses within the community.

Feb 10 • 17:57 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Agriculture adds $900 million to N.S. economy but number of farms has fallen: study

A recent study reveals that while agriculture contributes significantly to Nova Scotia’s economy, the number of farms in the province has declined drastically over the past two decades.

Feb 10 • 15:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia Power names new CEO as cyberattack scrutiny continues

Nova Scotia Power appoints Vivek Sood as new CEO amidst ongoing scrutiny from a cyberattack and plans for a power rate increase.

Feb 10 • 15:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Former IWK CEO released from jail as she appeals fraud conviction

Tracy Kitch, the former CEO of IWK Health Centre, has been released from jail while she appeals her fraud conviction after defrauding the hospital of over $30,000.

Feb 9 • 23:00 UTC

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