Nova Scotia News

Nova Scotia government pledges $37 million for rural heath care institute

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government has announced plans to spend $37 million on a new research institute that will focus on improving the health of rural residents. Premier Tim Houston made the announcement Thursday at St.

Mar 9, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

N.S. child poverty dropped in 2020 due to pandemic-related financial support: report

HALIFAX — A report has found that child poverty numbers in Nova Scotia dropped dramatically in 2020 — an improvement that researchers say was driven by pandemic financial assistance.

Mar 9, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia to give $15 million to fruit growers who lost crops in extreme cold snap

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government announced today it will give $15 million to growers of grapes and other fruit whose crops were destroyed in last month’s extreme cold snap.

Mar 9, 2023 9:40 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia man accused of breaking into woman's home and sexually assaulting her

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax are accusing a man of breaking into a woman's home and sexually assauting her as she slept. RCMP say they responded to a 911 call from the Terrance Bay area today at 6 a.m.

Mar 8, 2023 10:58 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia court quashes hospital CEO's conviction for fraud, calls for new trial

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's highest court has quashed the fraud conviction of a children's hospital CEO who used her corporate credit card to pay for $47,000 in personal expenses, including flights for family members and Netflix fees.

Mar 8, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >

N.S. fails to meet pledge of adding 1,500 new daycare spaces by end of 2022

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has failed to meet its self-imposed target of creating 1,500 new daycare spots by the end of 2022, instead adding 400 licensed child-care spaces.

Mar 7, 2023 2:21 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia to invest $59 million for new medical school at Cape Breton University

SYDNEY, N.S. — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will invest $58.9 million to develop a new medical school at Cape Breton University by fall 2025.

Mar 7, 2023 1:14 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia RCMP investigating two cases of mannequins found hanging from overpasses

HALIFAX — RCMP in western Nova Scotia are investigating two incidents involving mannequins found hanging from overpasses, and the Mounties have confirmed one of the cases is likely related to a violent death reported last year.

Mar 7, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >

Two men in Nova Scotia charged with firearms-related offences after roadside shooting

HALIFAX — Two men are facing firearms-related charges after a shooting Friday that prompted the Nova Scotia RCMP to issue an emergency alert.

Mar 4, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

N.S. RCMP arrest suspect after car shot, triggering emergency alert

LONDONDERRY, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia say they have arrested a man who allegedly shot at a car in Central Onslow early Friday.

Mar 3, 2023 12:49 PM Read more >