Nova Scotia News

Jen Powley, author and advocate for people with disabilities in N.S., dies at age 45

HALIFAX — Jen Powley, who pushed back with her writing and wisdom against systems that limited the lives of Nova Scotians with disabilities, has died at the age of 45.

Sep 18, 2023 3:12 PM Read more >

Thousands left without power in Nova Scotia two days after post-tropical storm Lee

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's electric utility worked on Monday to restore outages affecting thousands of customers after post-tropical storm Lee blew through the Maritimes over the weekend, knocking down trees and power lines.

Sep 18, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >

Now a post-tropical storm, Lee moves into Gulf of St. Lawrence

HALIFAX — Thousands remained without power Sunday as post-tropical storm Lee gradually moved out of the Maritimes, leaving a trail of downed trees and coastlines damaged by pounding surf.

Sep 17, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

Winds pick up, power outages mount as hurricane Lee heads for Atlantic Canada

YARMOUTH, N.S.

Sep 16, 2023 7:22 AM Read more >

Maritimers race to tie down gear, stock up on food as hurricane Lee approaches

HALIFAX — Maritimers were buying last-minute groceries and hauling boats out of the water Friday as forecasters warned hurricane Lee could soon bring destructive winds, high waves, flooding and power outages.

Sep 15, 2023 7:32 PM Read more >

As Lee bears down, East Coasters 'can't believe' cell service spotty in some areas

HALIFAX — Donnie Fletcher can't comprehend why his small community doesn't have quality cellular service so that locals can be warned of oncoming danger, as another hurricane bears down on the Maritimes. The 74-year-old lives in New Salem, N.S.

Sep 15, 2023 10:24 AM Read more >

Two teens charged with attempted murder of N.S. RCMP officer in alleged hit-and-run

TRURO, N.S. — Two teens have been charged with attempted murder after they allegedly struck and seriously injured a Nova Scotia RCMP officer with a car early Sunday morning.

Sep 15, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Hurricane watches issued for southwestern Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick

HALIFAX — Residents of the Maritimes are being warned to prepare for damaging winds, large waves, flooding and power outages as hurricane Lee is expected to transform into a large, powerful post-tropical storm Saturday after entering Canadian waters.

Sep 14, 2023 2:37 PM Read more >

N.S. premier names African Nova Scotian woman to his cabinet in historic first

HALIFAX — Twila Grosse made history Thursday in becoming the first Black woman in Nova Scotia history appointed to the provincial cabinet.

Sep 14, 2023 1:37 PM Read more >

Grocer Empire reports Q1 profit and sales up from year ago

STELLARTON, N.S. — Empire Co. Ltd. earned $261.0 million in its latest quarter, up from $187.5 million in the same quarter last year, boosted by the sale of its 56 gas stations in Western Canada to Shell Canada, the grocer said Thursday.

Sep 14, 2023 11:41 AM Read more >