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Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new 'gimmicky' buy local point program

HALIFAX — A new provincial program meant to deliver on a campaign promise and encourage residents to buy local that's been called "gimmicky" and "laughably stupid" by opposition leaders has left some shoppers unimpressed.

Jul 28, 2024 3:06 PM Read more >

Five people injured in shooting at Africville park event in Halifax

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax say five people were shot when two men exchanged gunfire near a crowd at an event in Africville Park on Saturday night. Around 10 p.m.

Jul 28, 2024 11:28 AM Read more >

Scientists seeing change in puffins as the tuxedo birds adapt to climate change

FREDERICTON — The puffins of Machias Seal Island are feeling the heat. Scientists say there is a link between warming waters and changes in the birds' size and their beaks, as well as fluctuations in reproduction and the survival of chicks.

Jul 28, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Farmers markets and business groups feuding with Loblaws after disparaging text ad

Recent ads from Loblaw Co.

Jul 27, 2024 3:26 PM Read more >

Why does purple dominate in lupin fields? Biology and the bees, says scientist

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In downtown St. John's, N.L., this summer, motorists have been treated to a rare botanical sight — a plume of pink lupins growing at the heart of a hectic intersection.

Jul 27, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Travel-related case of measles confirmed in Moncton area

FREDERICTON — A case of the measles has been confirmed in New Brunswick.

Jul 26, 2024 7:53 PM Read more >

Postmedia plans to buy Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire newspaper chain

HALIFAX — Postmedia Network Inc. has announced plans to buy "certain businesses" belonging to SaltWire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Ltd., the two insolvent media companies behind Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain.

Jul 26, 2024 2:34 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia verifying accuracy of lengthy family medicine wait-list

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's health minister says the province is trying to "validate" whether everyone on the wait-list for family medicine is still looking for a physician or nurse practitioner.

Jul 25, 2024 2:17 PM Read more >

N.S. premier says he was told he'd be 'lightning rod' if he walked in Pride parade

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston on Thursday defended his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade, saying he didn't attend because police feared he'd be a lightning rod for protesters.

Jul 25, 2024 1:33 PM Read more >

Insurance claim tally for last year's floods, wildfires in Nova Scotia: $490 million

HALIFAX — The devastating wildfires and deadly flooding that plagued Nova Scotia last year have resulted in $490 million in insured losses, the Insurance Bureau of Canada said in a report released Thursday.

Jul 25, 2024 1:22 PM Read more >