Nova Scotia News

Elver fisher from Millbrook First Nation charged for allegedly assaulting officer

TANGIER — A man from Nova Scotia's Millbrook First Nation faces charges of assaulting and obstructing a fishery officer.

Apr 14, 2025 3:20 PM Read more >

Emergency alert cancelled, Nova Scotia RCMP still looking for potentially armed man

An emergency alert has ended in Nova Scotia as police continue searching for a possibly armed man.

Apr 12, 2025 4:48 AM Read more >

P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island has introduced legislation aimed at reducing barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility.

Apr 11, 2025 12:08 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia men appeal judge's dismissal of their prorogation challenge

OTTAWA — Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge's dismissal of their court challenge of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament earlier this year.

Apr 9, 2025 2:46 PM Read more >

New funding deals sent to Nova Scotia universities, but no word on tuition cap

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has issued funding proposals to the province's 10 universities, which have until the end of next week to sign on, says an official with the Department of Advanced Education.

Apr 9, 2025 1:42 PM Read more >

East Coast's reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain

HALIFAX — Winter weather made a messy comeback Tuesday in parts of Atlantic Canada, with snow, ice pellets and freezing rain in the forecast.

Apr 8, 2025 11:05 AM Read more >

Halifax man pleads guilty to killing his mother in 'fit of rage' last fall

HALIFAX — A 41-year-old Halifax man pleaded guilty on Monday to second-degree murder after he admitted to attacking his mother in a “fit of rage” last fall.

Apr 7, 2025 3:12 PM Read more >

Twelve affordable housing units for youth, young families open next week in Halifax

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says affordable housing units for 22 youth and young families will open next week thanks to a partnership with two local non-profits.

Apr 7, 2025 1:23 PM Read more >

Halifax girl sentenced for her role in fatal stabbing of Halifax high school student

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge has sentenced a teenage girl to three months in a youth detention centre for her role in the stabbing death last year of 16-year-old Halifax high school student Ahmad Al Marrach.

Apr 4, 2025 3:18 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia RCMP say 52-year-old female teacher faces sex charges

YARMOUTH — RCMP in Yarmouth, N.S., say a 52-year-old female middle school teacher faces sex charges involving a youth victim. Police say they received a report on March 4 of an alleged sexual assault involving a teacher and a minor.

Apr 4, 2025 2:17 PM Read more >