Nova Scotia Moves to Restrict E-Bike and E-Scooter Use for Minors Amid Rising Safety Concerns

Nova Scotia is poised to implement a significant policy change this autumn, prohibiting children under the age of 14 from operating e-bikes and e-scooters within the province. This legislative move,…

Nova Scotia Appeals Court Rules Tents Qualify as Accommodation for Enhanced Income Support, Setting Significant Precedent for Unhoused Individuals

The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has delivered a landmark ruling, unequivocally stating that tents legally constitute "accommodation" under provincial legislation, thereby preventing the province from denying enhanced income support…

Independent Review Slams Nova Scotia’s Lagging Progress on Disability Inclusion Mandate, Raising Profound Concerns for 2028 Deadline

An independent review has issued a scathing critique of the Nova Scotia government’s efforts, or lack thereof, in complying with a landmark human rights ruling that mandates the transition of…

Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Examiner Urged to Investigate Dangers Posed by Oversized Vehicles to Pedestrians and Cyclists

A powerful coalition of road safety advocacy groups is formally urging Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Examiner to launch a comprehensive investigation into the escalating dangers that pickup trucks and large…

Halifax police asking for help finding ammunition lost during foot chase

Halifax Regional Police (HRP) have issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating a quantity of live ammunition an officer inadvertently lost during a dynamic foot pursuit…

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Uncover Nearly 400 Fraudulently Obtained Vehicles in Landmark Anti-Export Pilot

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), through its innovative Project NoCargo, has successfully intercepted and recovered nearly 400 vehicles from Canadian ports in its inaugural year, preventing an estimated $28…

British Petroleum Exits Bay du Nord Project Citing Investment Discipline Amidst Record Quarterly Profits Fueled by Global Energy Market Disruptions

British oil company BP has formally announced its withdrawal from the proposed Bay du Nord offshore oil project situated off the east coast of Newfoundland, a strategic decision articulated as…

Nova Scotia Liberals Poised for Historic Leadership Election Amidst Rebuilding Imperative

Nova Scotia’s Liberal Party is set to make history this fall, electing its first woman leader on November 21, 2026, a pivotal moment for a party grappling with the aftermath…

Nova Scotia RCMP Charge Man with Multiple Youth Sex Crimes, Broadening Investigation and Urging Public Vigilance

Chester Basin, Nova Scotia – Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Nova Scotia have laid multiple charges against a 38-year-old man in connection with a series of alleged sex crimes…

Nova Scotia Facility Damaged by Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Prompts Urgent Call for Proper Disposal Protocols

A devastating fire that significantly damaged a waste and recycling transfer station in Clarence East, Nova Scotia, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, has ignited a fervent warning from regional waste…