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Published on 12:50 GMT

Nova Scotia Power to challenge $10M penalty at public hearing

Two years after the Nova Scotia government slapped Nova Scotia Power with a $10-million fine for failing to meet renewable energy targets, the utility is poised to argue in a public hearing that it shouldn't have to pay. Lawyers for Nova Scotia Power …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on 12:50 GMT

Forest fire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore did not grow overnight: Natural Resources

Firefighters are back on the scene of a forest fire burning on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore this morning, as some homes in the area remain evacuated. Crews were called to the fire along Ostrea Lake Road near Musquodoboit Harbour, about 50 kilometres …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on 18:02 GMT

Nova Scotia RCMP officer faces new sexual assault charge: SiRT

A Nova Scotia RCMP officer, who is already facing multiple sex-related offences, is facing a new sexual assault charge. According to the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) it received a referral from the RCMP after a woman said she was sexually …

Source: CityNews Halifax - Pending
Published on 09:36 GMT

Free, discounted youth admission to Nova Scotia museums this summer

The province’s museums are offering free and reduced admission for youth as part of the Canada Strong program this summer. “This program opens the door for more families and young people to discover Nova Scotia,” said Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, …

Source: CityNews Halifax - Pending
Published on 15:11 GMT

Nova Scotia golfer Myles Creighton breaks through for first Korn Ferry win, shoots 59 and makes ace

“I’d felt like I was playing better than where I was on the points list but up until this week I wasn’t getting (rewarded). But I kept working on the same things and, yeah, when you’re not getting the results, it can be hard. It’s something I had an issue …

Source: Saltwire - Pending
Published on Jun 22, 2025

Evacuations underway as crews respond to forest fire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore

Nova Scotia·Updated Homes have been evacuated as fire crews respond to a forest fire near Musquodoboit Harbour on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. Halifax Fire and the Department of Natural Resources are on the scene near Musquodoboit Harbour CBC News · …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Chicagoans can now fly directly to Nova Scotia, Cape Cod

CHICAGO - American Airlines has added nonstop flights from O'Hare Airport to Nova Scotia and Cape Cod. What we know: As part of their expansion in Chicago, travelers flying American Airlines can now fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) …

Source: FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois - Right-wing
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Ancient fanged fish discovered in Nova Scotia sheds light on evolution

Source: The Canadian Press - Pending
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Nova Scotia provides more funding for first responders

June 21, 2025, Halifax, N.S. – Fire departments, ground search and rescue teams and hazardous materials units can get more help from the province to buy equipment this year through the expanded Emergency Services Provider Fund. The government has increased …

Source: Canadian Firefighter - Pending
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Missing Nova Scotia children were assessed by child welfare agency months before disappearance

Open this photo in gallery:Four-year-old Jack Sullivan, left, and six-year-old Lilly Sullivan were reported missing seven weeks ago.HO/The Canadian Press Nova Scotia’s child protection agency investigated the living conditions of Jack and Lilly …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral