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An international organization that often finds itself at the centre of human rights conflicts in developing countries has turned its attention to a small town in southwest Nova Scotia. Amnesty International has joined a long-standing community fight to bring clean water to a settlement of African Nova Scotians whose properties …
Read More »‘A no-brainer’: Why some U.S. health-care workers are moving to Nova Scotia
When Donald Trump started talking about running for re-election, Heather O’Dell began looking for an exit. “I had this feeling that he would win,” she said. “I really couldn’t understand how that was going to happen, but it really seemed like it was.” As an American citizen, O’Dell didn’t like …
Read More »Whale refuge group in Nova Scotia says France seeking talks about moving two whales – Halifax
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 12, 2025 11:30 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The group behind a plan to build a coastal refuge for captive whales in Nova Scotia says the government of France wants to talk to them about …
Read More »American podiatrist leaving Nova Scotia over bureaucratic frustrations
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. An American surgical podiatrist says he has decided to leave Nova Scotia because he’s unable to fully treat his patients, which leaves them lingering on long waitlists. …
Read More »Long-serving inmate with history of prison hostage-takings sentenced in Nova Scotia
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. A 43-year-old convicted murderer incarcerated since a teen has been handed an additional 12 months behind bars for confining two correctional guards, with a Nova Scotia judge …
Read More »Nova Scotia Power hasn’t paid some contractors in months
Multiple contractors that have done recent jobs for Nova Scotia Power haven’t been paid in months — some with outstanding bills in the hundreds of thousands, CBC has learned. “We’re being told it was the data breach,” said Tim Houtsma, CEO of Marid Industries. Marid is owed in the range …
Read More »Nova Scotia removes public’s ability to file complaints about municipal politicians
Nova Scotia residents can no longer file complaints about their municipal elected officials, a move one advocate calls “dangerously undemocratic.” Last Tuesday, the province made changes to the municipal code of conduct it said stemmed from feedback from municipalities. Those changes included a clause stating that a complaint “may only …
Read More »Scotsman is one of at least 100 people who still hold the title of Baronet of Nova Scotia
The days of baronets and baronetesses would seem a thing of the distant past, far removed from Nova Scotia. But one man in Edinburgh, Scotland, holds the title of the 11th Baronet of Nova Scotia, and he’s not alone. Sir Crispin Agnew, 81, is one of at least 100 people who still …
Read More »Nova Scotia election: A look at efforts to get young people to vote – Halifax
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Voter turnout has been on the decline for years, and the lowest participation rates are among the youngest voters. During the last provincial election in 2021, only five per cent of Nova Scotia voters were in the 18-to-24 age group. Student groups …
Read More »Nova Scotia to reduce HST by one percentage point to 14 per cent
Days before he is expected to call a snap election, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced he plans to cut sales tax by one percentage point. Nova Scotia has a harmonized sales tax (HST) rate of 15 per cent. Five per cent goes to Ottawa and ten per cent goes to …
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