Eskasoni First Nation and Aeon Blue Forge Landmark Partnership to Produce Sustainable Jet and Rocket Fuel from Seawater

In a significant move poised to redefine clean energy production and Indigenous economic development in Canada, the Eskasoni First Nation in Cape Breton has announced a pioneering joint venture with…

Ottawa’s international student cap hurting Atlantic universities: association

The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) has issued a stark warning regarding the profound and disproportionate impact of the Canadian government’s recent restrictions on international student enrolment, revealing a nearly…

Halifax’s Venerable 104-Year-Old Gopher Tortoise, Gus, Recovers Successfully from Bladder Stone Surgery

Halifax, Nova Scotia – Gus, the beloved and remarkably resilient 104-year-old gopher tortoise, a cherished resident of the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, is reported to be in stable…

Nova Scotia Reports Record Physician Recruitment, Over 1,000 Doctors Welcomed Since 2020 Amidst Ongoing Healthcare Challenges

Nova Scotia has marked a significant milestone in its ongoing battle against physician shortages, reporting record-breaking recruitment figures that officials say underscore the effectiveness of their concerted efforts. Leaders in…

Charges Withdrawn in Decades-Old Byron Carr Murder Cold Case as Police Admit Losing Crucial Evidence

All charges in the decades-old murder cold case of Byron Carr, which saw an arrest made two years ago following a breakthrough with genetic genealogy testing, are being formally withdrawn…

Serious Investigation Launched After High-Speed Police Pursuit Ends in Hit-and-Run, Seriously Injuring Motorist in Dartmouth

Halifax Regional Police (HRP) have referred a critical incident to Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) following an alleged hit-and-run on Saturday, October 11, 2026, which involved a vehicle…

Halifax Hosts Record-Breaking DEFSEC Atlantic 2026 Amidst Generational Surge in Defence Spending and Strategic Investment

Halifax has once again cemented its reputation as a burgeoning hub for defence innovation and industry, hosting the largest DEFSEC Atlantic convention in its history this week. More than 3,000…

Halifax Community Gathers to Honor Devon Marsman’s Legacy Amid Ongoing Quest for Justice

HALIFAX, N.S. – On what would have been Devon Marsman’s 21st birthday, the Bayers Westwood community in Halifax’s west end convened at the Romans Avenue basketball court, transforming a day…

A Century of Devotion: Global Support Pours in for Halifax’s 104-Year-Old Gopher Tortoise, Gus, Ahead of Critical Surgery

HALIFAX — Gus, the venerable 104-year-old gopher tortoise and a cherished resident of the Museum of Natural History in Halifax, is poised to undergo a critical surgery this Tuesday to…

Hockey Nova Scotia Launches Landmark Education Program to Combat Hazing and Sexual Assault in Youth Sports

In a significant stride towards fostering safer environments in youth sports, Hockey Nova Scotia, the provincial governing body for organized hockey, has unveiled a comprehensive educational program specifically designed to…