A New Horizon for Captive Whales: Nova Scotia Sanctuary Project Breaks Ground at Wine Harbour

Wine Harbour, N.S. – A significant stride has been made towards the creation of North America’s first seaside sanctuary for captive whales, as the U.S.-based Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) confirms…

Unveiling the Swift: A War of 1812 Rum Runner Identified Off Sable Island

A partial shipwreck discovered two years ago on the shifting sands of Sable Island, a remote and treacherous crescent of land often dubbed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," is now…

Nova Scotia’s Cultural Heritage Under Siege Amidst Sweeping Budget Cuts

For Greg Puncher, the Fisherman’s Life Museum in Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S., transcends mere bricks and mortar or a collection of dusty artifacts; it embodies the very essence of his ancestral…

Nova Scotia’s Mounties Intensify Crackdown on Indigenous-Tied Cannabis Operations Amidst Rising Treaty Rights Dispute

Nova Scotia RCMP has escalated its enforcement actions against unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, with the majority of recent targets being operations linked to Indigenous communities, reigniting a contentious debate over treaty…

A Nova Scotia hospital is shedding its Catholic ties, marking a significant shift in healthcare provision and governance within the province.

St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, will officially sever its longstanding affiliation with the Catholic Church on September 30, following the conclusion of a unique Mission Assurance Agreement.…

Halifax Regional Council Poised to Vote on Landmark Dangerous Dog Legislation Amid Province-Wide Calls for Reform Following Tragic Fatal Attack

Halifax Regional Council is on the cusp of a pivotal decision this week, poised to vote on a comprehensive plan aimed at fundamentally reshaping how Nova Scotia manages dangerous dogs.…

Halifax Regional Police Investigate Targeted Shooting After Man Found Wounded in Dartmouth Strip Mall Parking Lot

Halifax Regional Police have launched a comprehensive investigation after a 23-year-old man was discovered with a serious gunshot wound in a Dartmouth strip mall parking lot on Thursday morning, March…

Canada Invests $3.7 Billion in Military Housing, Announcing 400 New Units for Halifax Amidst National Shortage

New housing is on the way for Canadian Armed Forces members across the Maritimes, with a significant federal investment aimed at alleviating a persistent national housing crisis impacting military families.…

Nova Scotians United in Widespread Protests Against Provincial Budget Cuts Impacting Black and Indigenous Communities

Nova Scotians have escalated their unified and fervent protests against the provincial budget, which has triggered widespread frustration due to significant cuts, particularly those affecting Black and Indigenous communities across…

Halifax teens lament the loss of government program offering free bus passes

Halifax, Nova Scotia is currently grappling with the profound implications of a recent provincial budget decision that will significantly curtail the free transit pass program for junior high and high…