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Two leading environmental groups are giving a thumbs up to Nova Scotia’s ambitious plan to dramatically expand its fledgling offshore wind energy industry. But both groups were quick to add caveats. On Monday, Premier Tim Houston said the province’s plan to license enough offshore wind farms to produce five megawatts …
Read More »Century old wooden ship buried at N.S. beach uncovered by heavy rains
It’s not unusual to find bits and pieces of old boats washed up on shore all along the East Coast. But at one Nova Scotia beach an hour from Halifax, there are three wooden sailing ships — each more than a century old and measuring more than 20 feet high …
Read More »Local photography series recognizes classic N.S. businesses – Halifax
A local photographer is sharing her appreciation for Halifax’s most beloved businesses through a photo series called Time and Tide. Wedding photographer Haley MacPhee has branched out with a series aiming to honour establishments that have stood by Haligonians through thick and thin. It all started with a photo of …
Read More »From school boards to dog adoption, N.S. Tories have pulled back from 2021 promises – Halifax
Campaign promises to fund mental health care, reinstate public school boards and give tax breaks for dog adoptions are among the pledges that, nearly three years into his mandate, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has either tossed aside or been slow to enact. On the cover of the Progressive Conservatives’ …
Read More »‘Monstrous’: Judge scolds man guilty of killing ‘defenseless little old lady’ – Halifax
A Nova Scotia judge scolded a man responsible for the “monstrous and evil” murder of an 84-year-old woman in 2020 when handing down his sentence Thursday. Justice James L. Chipman said in his Aug. 1 written decision that 66-year-old Richard Willis committed a “predatory and disturbing crime” when he killed …
Read More »Nova Scotians ‘divided’ over new local shopping incentive program – Halifax
The province’s long-awaited ‘Nova Scotia Loyal’ program launched on July 23, and has already sparked excitement, skepticism and some confusion. At Friday’s farmers’ market in Chester, N.S., the community weighed in on the new program, and what they thought could be improved. For Martins River resident, Tara Perrot, the program …
Read More »‘Time for the trailers to go’: Daycare begins rebuild after destruction from N.S. wildfires – Halifax
The outlook for ForestKids Early Learning in Hammonds Plains, N.S., looked grim when their daycare and the surrounding community fell victim to a wildfire in 2023. It is not only Terri Kottwitz’s livelihood but also her home. Burnt trees and a portable trailer, similar to what could be seen on …
Read More »Nova Scotia municipalities urged to get creative to find new revenue streams: report – Halifax
The tax base for municipalities across Nova Scotia isn’t keeping up with the cost of services and programs, and local governments need to get creative in finding new revenue, including by asking Ottawa for a cut of personal income taxes. That idea for new money is included in a report …
Read More »N.S. government still has no delivery date for Pallet homes – Halifax
After an October 2023 promise to have Pallet shelters in place by the colder months, Nova Scotia opposition parties are calling for clarity on when the shelters will be delivered. The province said $7.5 million was spent to purchase 200 units from the rapid-response shelter provider Pallet, as well as …
Read More »Maritime colleges cap admissions from some countries
International students coming to the Maritimes from select parts of Africa are being stopped at the door, according to the Nigerian-Canadian Association of New Brunswick. President Adebayo Ogunleye said international students looking to come from his home country of Nigeria have been treated unfairly compared with other countries. Ogunleye said …
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