Nova Scotia News

DIGBY, N.S. — A second man has been charged with the murder of a 64-year-old who died from injuries he sustained during a violent home invasion two years ago in southwestern Nova Scotia.

HALIFAX — With a little help from the warming Gulf Stream, Nova Scotia beachgoers are encountering a strange creature with a balloon-like body whose sting packs a higher punch than that of jellyfish.

HALIFAX — Heat warnings have been issued in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and most of New Brunswick for today and tomorrow.

HALIFAX — A possible shark sighting near a popular Nova Scotia beach prompted a lifeguard to clear the supervised swimming area on Thursday, but the head of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service says there's no cause for alarm.

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — Search teams have found two hikers reported missing in northeastern Nova Scotia. The Mounties say Dan Fraser of James River, N.S.

HALIFAX — Some Nova Scotia doctors say a recently approved regulation requiring them to make referrals for medical assistance in dying could drive physicians from their practices and harm recruitment.

SYDNEY, N.S. — Police in Cape Breton are investigating reports of a scam involving a seemingly stranded motorist flagging down drivers and offering gold jewelry in exchange for money to pay for gas or repairs. In Sydney, N.S.

HALIFAX — Unions representing health-care workers in Nova Scotia have filed for conciliation to reach an essential services agreement with the province, a first step toward a possible strike.

HALIFAX — Information on hospital visits and other medical records is now available for Nova Scotians through the province’s mobile phone application called YourHealthNS.

HALIFAX — A boil-water advisory that had affected more than 200,000 people living and working in Halifax and the surrounding area was lifted Wednesday morning, 40 hours after it came into effect.