Nova Scotia News

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stunned a group of new Canadians on Tuesday when he showed up unannounced at a citizenship ceremony at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says his government is considering legislation that would establish so-called "bubble zones" to prohibit protests against abortion services at health-care facilities.

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says provincial health authorities won't be alone in their fight against the novel coronavirus because the federal government will ensure they have the resources to contain and treat cases.

HALIFAX — As Canadian communities brace for rising risks of spring flooding related to climate change, a non-profit group has published findings suggesting preserving wetlands and forests can be key to reducing adaptation costs.

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia member of the legislature is making his first public statement since the governing Liberals came under fire last week for their handling of drunk driving allegations against him.

GUYSBOROUGH, N.S.

HALIFAX — The latest attempt to propose a fixed election date in Nova Scotia was shot down by the governing Liberals on Monday, ensuring the province remains the only one in Canada without a set date to go to the polls.

HALIFAX — A prominent Indigenous historian says it's the ideal time to drop the name Edward Cornwallis from a coast guard ship, as the federal agency announced plans on Monday to spend $12.1 million renovating the vessel.

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Halifax Regional Police say they received several 911 calls from anxious people Sunday night after the area was rattled by a mild tremor. They say the calls started coming in around 8:40 p.m.

HALIFAX — Earthquakes Canada says a minor earthquake shook up a Dartmouth, N.S., neighbourhood on Sunday night. It says the quake was a magnitude 2.6, which is usually too weak to be felt.