Nova Scotia Establishes Historic New Acadian Electoral Riding in Cape Breton, Mandates By-Election

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – The Nova Scotia government has officially announced the creation of a new electoral riding for the predominantly Acadian community in Cape Breton, signaling a significant move…

"Trailer Park Boys" Actor Mike Smith Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault Charge, Setting Stage for October Trial

Nova Scotia-based actor Mike Smith, widely recognized for his portrayal of the beloved character Bubbles in the long-running television series Trailer Park Boys, has formally entered a plea of not…

Nova Scotia’s Sweeping Budget Cuts Elicit "Soul-Crushing" Response from Arts Sector Amid Broader Fiscal Austerity Measures

Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative government has unveiled a new provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027 that includes extensive cuts totaling over $130 million in government grants, a move described…

Nova Scotia Government Scales Back Mental Health Programs Linked to 2020 Mass Shooting Amidst Sweeping Budget Cuts

The Nova Scotia government has initiated a significant reduction in funding for mental health programs directly tied to the province’s devastating 2020 mass shooting, as part of a broader fiscal…

Nova Scotia’s Budget Cuts Threaten Free Student Transit Program, Leaving 30,000 HRM Students and Municipality in Limbo

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is grappling with a significant fiscal challenge following the Nova Scotia provincial government’s decision to eliminate its funding contribution to the popular student transit pass program.…

Nova Scotia Strengthens Cannabis Control Act Amidst Deepening Tensions Over Illegal Dispensaries and Indigenous Rights

Nova Scotia’s Justice Minister, Scott Armstrong, has announced significant amendments to the province’s Cannabis Control Act, tabling new legislation designed to intensify the crackdown on illegal cannabis dispensaries. The bill,…

Two youths formally charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia after hockey hazing

Nova Scotia RCMP have formally charged two young hockey players, both now 15 years old, in connection with a disturbing hazing ritual that allegedly took place last fall, triggering a…

Four Years of Unbroken Resistance: Ukrainian Canadians Reflect on the Enduring Impact of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion

As Canadians across the nation paused to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the commemorations served as a profound reminder of the ongoing conflict’s devastating human…

Nova Scotia Grapples with 40 Percent Surge in Winter Workplace Injuries Amid Relentless Nor’easters

Nova Scotia is experiencing a significant and concerning surge in workplace injuries attributed to severe winter weather, with claims rising approximately 40 percent compared to the previous year. This alarming…

Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitter

The mother of an Indigenous sexual abuse victim has voiced profound disappointment, asserting that the justice system in Nova Scotia has unequivocally failed her daughter following the sentencing of a…