Nova Scotia News

Halifax man faces charges in bizarre gun incident that shut highway

MILFORD, N.S. — A 36-year-old Halifax man is facing charges in a bizarre gun incident that shut a Nova Scotia highway for hours. The RCMP say they seized a loaded shotgun from a possibly impaired motorist at 1:25 a.m. Thursday.

Apr 11, 2019 12:47 PM Read more >

Former teacher facing historical sex charges involving three Halifax students

HALIFAX — A former Halifax teacher is facing charges of alleged historical sexual assaults against three students.

Apr 11, 2019 12:01 PM Read more >

First genetically modified salmon to hit Canadian stores as Ottawa gives its OK

HALIFAX — Genetically modified salmon raised in Prince Edward Island are poised for the leap to grocery shelves, a Canadian first that has left traditional producers concerned about setting their farmed fish apart.

Apr 11, 2019 5:00 AM Read more >

SaltWire sues Transcontinental over 2017 newspaper deal in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — Atlantic Canada’s largest media company has launched a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Transcontinental Inc. over its 2017 acquisition of the Montreal-based company's newspapers in the region.

Apr 10, 2019 6:57 PM Read more >

RCMP arrest three 'grandmothers' at Alton Gas protest site in Nova Scotia

FORT ELLIS, N.S.

Apr 10, 2019 3:40 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia to further expand pre-primary for four-year-olds this fall

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's universal pre-primary program for four-year-olds is set to expand again this fall as the province enters year three of a four-year rollout.

Apr 10, 2019 11:07 AM Read more >

Looters likely scouring sunken treasures off Nova Scotia, experts warn

HALIFAX — Beneath the choppy waves off Nova Scotia's rugged coast are thousands of shipwreck sites sprinkled with lost treasure: centuries-old coins, canons, and perhaps even historic booty stolen from the White House.

Apr 9, 2019 5:27 PM Read more >

Chris Hadfield's iconic photos from outer space to be available to public

HALIFAX — Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield's famous photos from the International Space Station will soon be available to the public.

Apr 9, 2019 3:37 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia opens $1.5-million mineral development fund for applications

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's mines minister is highlighting $800,000 added to a mineral development fund as part of the Liberal government's 2019-20 budget. The province is increasing the Mineral Resources Development Fund to a total of $1.5 million.

Apr 9, 2019 2:39 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia's presumed-consent bill for organ donation poised to become law

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia legislation that presumes consent for organ donations is poised to become law, with a key official saying the new system will address concerns raised by civil libertarians and others.

Apr 9, 2019 1:44 PM Read more >