Nova Scotia News

Wildfire devastation voted Canadian Press news story of the year

HALIFAX — It was the year unprecedented wildfires disrupted the lives of thousands from coast to coast, shattering records for the total area burned.

Dec 20, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >

Tens of thousands lose power after windstorm lashes East Coast

HALIFAX — Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on Tuesday after strong winds struck Canada's East Coast, and officials warned electricity restoration could take days in some areas.

Dec 19, 2023 5:19 PM Read more >

More than 28 per cent of N.S. children starting out in school are vulnerable: study

HALIFAX — The increase in Nova Scotia children considered vulnerable to having learning problems as they enter the school system may be connected to the COVID-19 pandemic and child poverty, says a child and youth researcher.

Dec 19, 2023 1:52 PM Read more >

Ottawa spending $2.49 billion to acquire 11 drones for Royal Canadian Air Force

HALIFAX — Ottawa plans to spend $2.49 billion to acquire 11 remotely piloted drones to help the Royal Canadian Air Force conduct long-distance surveillance, federal officials announced Tuesday. Canada will buy the drones from U.S.

Dec 19, 2023 12:43 PM Read more >

Winds over 100 kilometres per hour hit East Coast as homeless tie down tents

HALIFAX — Powerful gusts were forecast to reach speeds of more than 100 kilometres per hour on Canada's East Coast on Monday, as residents of homeless encampments across the Halifax area secured their tents in hopes of weathering the storm.

Dec 18, 2023 6:38 PM Read more >

N.S. man faces eight more charges related to human trafficking, brings total to 72

DOMINION, N.S. — Police in Nova Scotia say a Cape Breton man is facing eight more charges after an alleged sexual assault survivor approached officers with their story. Paul Theriault Jr.

Dec 18, 2023 2:27 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia 2023-24 budget on track with deficit forecast of $264 million: minister

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s budget remains on track with a slight $14.6-million improvement over the $278.9-million deficit estimated last spring, says Finance Minister Allan MacMaster.

Dec 18, 2023 1:26 PM Read more >

Body found near vehicle belonging to a missing Nova Scotia man

GLACE BAY, N.S. — Police in Cape Breton, N.S., say they have found a body near the vehicle belonging to the missing 87-year-old man at the centre of a province-wide emergency alert issued last week.

Dec 17, 2023 11:34 AM Read more >

Study says buffers, fire resistant materials could slash wildfire risks to residences

HALIFAX — A new study says Canadian homeowners and communities can slash wildfire risks to buildings if they start taking steps like cutting buffer zones and using fire resistant construction materials.

Dec 17, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Sixty-three-year-old Nova Scotia man dies in collision on Highway 103

EAST RIVER, N.S. — A Nova Scotia man died early today after his car collided with a sport utility vehicle on Highway 103. RCMP say they arrived at the crash site about 60 kilometres west of Halifax at around 1 a.m.

Dec 16, 2023 12:52 PM Read more >