Warning lifted as extreme temperatures start to ease: N.S. Power
HALIFAX: With the extreme cold temperatures easing, Nova Scotia Power’s grid status index has moved back to normal which means the request to our customers to conserve energy has now…
WCB Nova Scotia supported quicker injury recovery in 2025
Over 80,000 more days spent on the job — the equivalent of more than 300 people back to work full-time HALIFAX: Nova Scotians spent more time on the job in…
Nova Scotia Power encouraging customers to conserve energy
HALIFAX/NOVA SCOTIA: With extreme cold temperatures across Nova Scotia, more energy is needed by our customers for heating and that’s putting significant pressure on the power system. At this stage,…
Funding announced for 2SLGBTQIA+ community groups
HALIFAX: A new funding program is helping the province deliver on its commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Impact Grant program will provide flexible funding to help strengthen…
Winter storm to impact N.S. with high winds, snowfall Sunday night into Tuesday
HALIFAX/ELMSDALE: A winter storm set to hit Nova Scotia on Sunday night is forecasted to bring strong winds, blowing snow and significant snowfall on Monday. Most of Nova Scotia will…
Tougher penalties to combat illegal fisheries activities
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is cracking down on illegal fisheries activities with new, tougher penalties to protect the province’s seafood industry and economy. Thirty-one new summary offences with higher fine amounts…
Four arrested in HRM by RCMP for impaired driving
HRM: Four men, including one from Waverley, were arrested over a few days by Halifax RCMP for impaired driving. On January 19, at approximately 5:50 p.m., RCMP officers responded to…
Red Tape Awareness Week focus on making life easier for Canadians: CFIB
HALIFAX: The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Red Tape Awareness WeekTM is back from January 26 to January 30 for its 17th year. This year’s focus will be on…
Delivering value for Nova Scotians focus of 2026-2027 revenue requirement application
HALIFAX: Continuing work to make Nova Scotia’s electricity system more reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective is the focus of the province’s independent energy system operator in its 2026-2027 revenue requirement application.…
N.S. launches HomeShare Program under human rights remedy
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians with disabilities will soon have more choices for supported living in community with the launch of the new HomeShare program, a commitment under the Nova Scotia Human…