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Nova Scotia

Andy Fillmore’s dumb encampment plan almost passes at council The Coast22:24Halifax (Nova Scotia) Canadian Politics Canada

Andy Fillmore, Halifax’s new mayor, loses motion to scrap designated encampment site list Global News16:54Halifax (Nova Scotia) Canadian Politics Canada

N.S. mass shooting: committee member flags lack of action on gender-based violence Global News19:32Nova Scotia Crime Canada Canadian Politics

'Anger and frustration' over progress report into N.S. mass shooting recommendations CBC.ca21:15Nova Scotia Crime Canada Canadian Politics

DFO poised to shake up fishery for tiny eels in 'devastating' blow to licence holders CBC.ca19:38Fishing Industry Canada Canadian Politics

Federal fisheries proposal would slash commercial elver quota in 2025 Global News21:12Fishing Industry Canada Canadian Politics

Scott Taylor: Can Canada defend the Arctic? SaltWire11:30Halifax (Nova Scotia) Canada China

Halifax security forum begins amid questions about Canada’s military spending Toronto Star20:09Halifax (Nova Scotia) Canada China

MV Confederation returns to N.S.-P.E.I. ferry run after extended repairs CBC.ca14:11MV Confederation Prince Edward Island Canada

Confederation fixed again, but service cancelled Thursday due to stormy seas CBC.ca22:44MV Confederation Prince Edward Island Canada

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 50% of the company Simply Wall St00:52Nova Scova Business World Banking

Bay street likely to open higher on firm commodity prices, scotiabank earnings RTT News12:50Nova Scova Business World Banking

Nova Scotia PC win linked to overall Liberal unpopularity: political scientist CTV News Edmonton10:03Tim Houston Canadian Politics Canada

NDP to become Official Opposition as Liberal vote collapses in N.S. election CBC.ca19:17Tim Houston Canadian Politics Canada

N.S. RCMP officer facing additional sexual assault charges CTV News Edmonton18:08Nova Scotia Crime Canada Alberta

Man wanted on provincewide arrest warrant arrested: N.S. RCMP CTV News Atlantic17:25Nova Scotia Crime Canada Alberta

Massive PC election victory will alter look of N.S. legislative chamber SaltWire11:30Halifax (Nova Scotia) Canadian Politics Canada

‘Shocking’: Nova Scotia has lowest voter turnout of all 2024 provincial elections Toronto Star21:22Halifax (Nova Scotia) Canadian Politics Canada

Halifax Water says it should have notified customers about fluoridation interruptions at two supply plants CTV News Atlantic17:46Halifax (Nova Scotia) Water Canada

Halifax Water says it should have told customers about fluoridation interruptions Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:23Halifax (Nova Scotia) Water Canada

Latest News

In the last 15 minutes

Community where N.S. woman was killed calls for action against domestic violence CBC.ca18:40

In the last hour

Inside the plan to build affordable student housing “for less than the cost of lunch” The Coast18:04

In the last 2 hours

Unions demand reform and leadership overhaul of Nova Scotia Firefighters School CityNews Halifax17:31

In the last 4 hours

BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Opportunity strikes SaltWire15:09

In the last 6 hours

Not just for your parents: Facebook’s buy-and-sell platform drawing back millennials Global News13:37

Earlier today

N.S. university students propose revamped colon cancer screening kits Yahoo! UK & Ireland10:09

Documentary examines the life and murder of Mi'kmaw activist Yahoo! UK & Ireland10:09

BILL BLACK: Trudeau’s response to Trump is appropriate SaltWire09:40

Mooseheads fall to Foreurs in Friday action at Scotiabank Centre CityNews Halifax01:45

Yesterday

Ceremony honours Mi'kmaw community lost in the Halifax Explosion CBC.ca23:22 6-Dec-24

Violent sex offender reaches statutory release CBC.ca23:11 6-Dec-24

Want to avoid packages delivered to wrong house? Shop local, businesses say SaltWire22:17 6-Dec-24

Recruitment program brings more than 100 foreign-trained pharmacists to Nova Scotia The Times Colonist21:39 6-Dec-24

Federal fisheries proposal would slash commercial elver quota in 2025 Global News21:12 6-Dec-24

N.S. RCMP search for Prospect Bay man wanted on provincewide warrant CTV News Edmonton21:03 6-Dec-24

Police board goes the wrong way on reviewing sexual assault cases The Coast20:09 6-Dec-24

Over 100 foreign trained pharmacists in N.S. 1 year after new recruitment program Global News20:01 6-Dec-24

DFO poised to shake up fishery for tiny eels in 'devastating' blow to licence holders CBC.ca19:38 6-Dec-24

Prospect Bay man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant CityNews Halifax18:37 6-Dec-24

Striking Canada Post workers hold rally, march in downtown Sydney SaltWire18:35 6-Dec-24

Deseret News archives: What made the Nova Scotia ship disaster in 1917 such a big deal? Deseret Morning News, Utah17:39 6-Dec-24

Cape Breton MP stays mum on plans to run in expanded federal riding SaltWire17:23 6-Dec-24

Maritime weekend weather: Cold start and snowy finish CTV News Edmonton17:19 6-Dec-24

Tom Jackson’s Crazy Sox Box campaign looks to inspire Canadians to help unhoused Global News17:12 6-Dec-24

Federal government commits more than $5M to Kings Transit Authority in Nova Scotia CTV News Edmonton17:09 6-Dec-24

Police investigating after 2nd homeless Nova Scotia man dies in as many weeks Global News17:08 6-Dec-24

More checkpoints planned for Saturday’s National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day CityNews Halifax16:45 6-Dec-24

West Hants RCMP in Nova Scotia charge man following traffic stop CTV News Edmonton15:47 6-Dec-24

N.S. premier in Boston for trade talks, tree lighting CBC.ca15:13 6-Dec-24

Halifax Explosion: A solemn tribute to the 107th anniversary SaltWire15:00 6-Dec-24

‘You’ll never believe it!’: Senator Greene reflects on his path to the Senate Senate of Canada (Press Release)14:01 6-Dec-24

Police investigate after second homeless Nova Scotia man dies in as many weeks CBC.ca13:32 6-Dec-24

Trans health-care session postponed in Halifax following safety concerns Global News13:24 6-Dec-24

Snow squalls can create ‘treacherous conditions’ in Canada. What causes it? Global News13:07 6-Dec-24

Montreal to shine with 15th beam in tribute to all murdered women on Polytechnique anniversary CBC.ca13:02 6-Dec-24

JOHN DeMONT: We have repelled American invasion before SaltWire12:47 6-Dec-24

LETTER: Don’t equate N.S., federal Conservatives SaltWire11:15 6-Dec-24

Woman living in chronic pain says N.S. health care plagued by sexism, ageism and 'dangerous'… CBC.ca10:08 6-Dec-24

N.S. non-profit hopes post-secondary students will contribute to off-campus housing fund CBC.ca10:08 6-Dec-24

First weekend of December sees a drop in pump prices across Nova Scotia CityNews Halifax08:57 6-Dec-24

UK House Prices Jump Most in Over Two Years, Halifax Says BNN Bloomberg08:03 6-Dec-24

Q&A with Thunderbirds head coach Mike Accursi: ‘We needed to revamp our roster’ SaltWire03:57 6-Dec-24

“You’ve turned your back on women in this province” The Coast02:27 6-Dec-24

Wildcats tame Mooseheads in overtime CityNews Halifax02:01 6-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

Nova Scotia's need-a-family-practice registry hits 2-year low CBC.ca23:58 5-Dec-24

Confederation fixed again, but service cancelled Thursday due to stormy seas CBC.ca22:44 5-Dec-24

Remarks by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair at the 2024 Halifax International Security Forum Government of Canada (Press Release)22:08 5-Dec-24

Group files court challenge to Nova Scotia's personal health information law CBC.ca21:55 5-Dec-24

N.S. correctional officers rally in Halifax, pushing for higher wages SaltWire21:51 5-Dec-24

Police search for missing Halifax teen CityNews Halifax20:56 5-Dec-24

Halifax police ask for help finding missing man CityNews Halifax20:46 5-Dec-24

Nova Scotia jail guards want higher pay to deal with staff retention issues Global News19:58 5-Dec-24

Lake City Cider eyes new brewery in spring 2025 The Coast19:29 5-Dec-24

Cultural exchange between 2 nations brings round dances to Mi'kma'ki CBC.ca19:03 5-Dec-24

LaHave ferry spotted heading back to Lunenburg County CBC.ca18:21 5-Dec-24

Police search for Halifax bank robber who fled on bike CTV News Edmonton18:15 5-Dec-24

Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency CBC.ca17:40 5-Dec-24

12 people caught driving with twice the legal blood alcohol limit CityNews Halifax17:22 5-Dec-24

N.S. tourism a winner during pitch competitions SaltWire17:14 5-Dec-24

'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence CBC.ca17:00 5-Dec-24

Nova Scotia Court of Appeal dismisses Melvin's appeal of 2017 convictions SaltWire16:56 5-Dec-24

RCMP identify burned remains found in Pictou County of missing woman, man CityNews Halifax16:51 5-Dec-24

Suspect flees on bike after robbing Halifax bank CityNews Halifax16:21 5-Dec-24

Event at MSVU honours National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women The Coast16:15 5-Dec-24

'Roller-coaster' housing market in Halifax may be coming to an end CBC.ca16:09 5-Dec-24

Northumberland ferry service 'not a priority' for federal government, says eastern P.E.I. MLA CBC.ca16:07 5-Dec-24

Cape Breton student upset over accessibility issues at new NSCC Sydney campus SaltWire15:53 5-Dec-24

Wanderers start off-season with a bang, add key player on two-year contract SaltWire15:22 5-Dec-24

Dalhousie Tigers claw back to respectability SaltWire14:43 5-Dec-24

Old Yarmouth high school eyed for medical training facility and clinic SaltWire14:22 5-Dec-24

Pie is cheaper, but not meat or vegetables, says food price report SaltWire13:42 5-Dec-24

New trial denied in 2020 Yarmouth murder case following appeal SaltWire13:41 5-Dec-24

Increased graffiti, vandalism irks Cape Breton resident and councillor SaltWire13:14 5-Dec-24

Ben Hadley hopes to kick start pro career SaltWire13:10 5-Dec-24

Quebec’s electric challenges and Nova Scotia’s opportunities Halifax Examiner12:54 5-Dec-24

Weather cancels ferry crossings for Dec. 5, 2024 SaltWire12:39 5-Dec-24

Note to readers SaltWire12:29 5-Dec-24

HOW TO: Five easy ways to get healthier, fast SaltWire12:09 5-Dec-24

SCOTT TAYLOR: Can Canada defend the Arctic? SaltWire11:30 5-Dec-24

Man found dead in tent at Kentville park SaltWire11:19 5-Dec-24

Halifax police to send certain closed sex assault cases to RCMP review committee CBC.ca10:03 5-Dec-24

A closer look at the 2024 N.S. election results and what they tell us about the major parties… CBC.ca10:03 5-Dec-24

RCMP say fire that destroyed historic N.S. sawmill and museum not criminal, but locals have… CBC.ca10:03 5-Dec-24

Last resident at Halifax encampment site on his fight for ‘dignified living’ Global News22:47 4-Dec-24

Traffic tensions: Halifax Transit patrons and drivers frustrated by delays CTV News Edmonton22:33 4-Dec-24

Andy Fillmore’s dumb encampment plan almost passes at council The Coast22:24 4-Dec-24

Nova Scotia RCMP officer facing new sexual assault charges Global News21:47 4-Dec-24

Nova Scotia Mountie faces more sexual assault charges SaltWire21:45 4-Dec-24

Nova Scotia loses its energy efficiency edge Canadian National Observer21:42 4-Dec-24

Memorial service marks 107 years since the Halifax Explosion CTV News Atlantic21:29 4-Dec-24

Is BNS Stock a Buy? The Motley Fool (Canada)21:22 4-Dec-24

Vancouver Police responding to ‘violent’ stabbings downtown, suspect shot CityNews Halifax21:11 4-Dec-24

N.S. top court rejects murder appeal in Colton Cook case CBC.ca20:59 4-Dec-24

Remains in burned-out car in Greenhill identified, RCMP investigating homicides SaltWire19:54 4-Dec-24

N.S. has long way to go to remedy discrimination against disabled, DRC says SaltWire19:53 4-Dec-24

Woman, man found in burnt-out Nova Scotia car are homicide victims: police Global News19:38 4-Dec-24

As Pacific Islanders struggle with climate change, Canadians can learn a few lessons Global News19:16 4-Dec-24

Body found in burned vehicle in Pictou County identified as missing N.S. woman CTV News Edmonton19:10 4-Dec-24

De-designated encampment site now vacant, municipality says CTV News Edmonton18:49 4-Dec-24

Heating assistance rebate program in N.S. sees high demand, fewer delays CBC.ca18:47 4-Dec-24

Midland Opens new 92 Door Terminal in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia GlobeNewswire (Press Release)18:43 4-Dec-24

N.S. Mounties investigate homicides after 2 bodies found in burned-out vehicle CBC.ca18:27 4-Dec-24

N.S. RCMP officer facing additional sexual assault charges CTV News Edmonton18:08 4-Dec-24

People still sheltering at de-designated Halifax encampment told to leave CTV News Atlantic17:31 4-Dec-24

Halifax police ask for help finding missing 23-year-old man CityNews Halifax16:57 4-Dec-24

Andy Fillmore, Halifax’s new mayor, loses motion to scrap designated encampment site list Global News16:54 4-Dec-24

Halifax tells remaining people at south end encampment to leave CityNews Halifax16:47 4-Dec-24

MV Confederation returns to N.S.-P.E.I. ferry run after extended repairs CBC.ca14:11 4-Dec-24

CBRM launches probe into undocumented municipal credit credit charges SaltWire13:27 4-Dec-24

'It moved me': Person returns stolen Prada bag to Halifax store; owner donates proceeds CTV News Edmonton13:02 4-Dec-24

Additional weather warnings issued in the Maritimes ahead of Thursday storm CTV News Edmonton12:31 4-Dec-24

Waverley man gets bail on slew of domestic violence charges SaltWire11:35 4-Dec-24

HRM council votes against rescinding designated encampments SaltWire11:34 4-Dec-24

Halifax CBSA officers seize more cannabis on flight to U.K. SaltWire11:24 4-Dec-24

Halifax school call for ‘conversation’ after trans flag ripped down twice Global News10:35 4-Dec-24

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Latest news on Nova Scotia, one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is the second-smallest province in Canada by area, but one of the most densely populated. Halifax, the provincial capital and largest city, is a major economic centre and a hub of culture and history. The province is made up of a peninsula and several islands, including Cape Breton Island, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge.

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