2026 Red Tape Report Card: Nova Scotia earns an A grade
NOVA SCOTIA: Alberta has once again claimed the highest overall grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s 16th annual Red Tape Report Card, released Jan. 28 during Red…
N.S. streamlines permitting system to cut red tape, save costs
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is improving half of its nearly 300 permits as part of its commitment to make government services faster, simpler and more efficient. The “Fewer Permits. Faster” project…
New study indicates Yukon sees most UFOs; Newfoundland buys most lotto tickets
NOVA SCOTIA: What do scanning dark skies for unexplained lights and scratching lottery tickets have in common? More than you’d think. A new study reveals that Canadian provinces where residents…
Year in review: Gillis reflects on busy first year as HRM councillor, looks ahead to transit, affordability, and major projects
LOWER SACKVILLE: Billy Gillis, the councillor for Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank, said 2025 was a foundational year on regional council, focused on relationship-building, tackling long-standing safety concerns, and laying the groundwork…
Warning lifted as extreme temperatures start to ease: N.S. Power
HALIFAX: With the extreme cold temperatures easing, Nova Scotia Power’s grid status index has moved back to normal which means the request to our customers to conserve energy has now…
WCB Nova Scotia supported quicker injury recovery in 2025
Over 80,000 more days spent on the job — the equivalent of more than 300 people back to work full-time HALIFAX: Nova Scotians spent more time on the job in…
Nova Scotia Power encouraging customers to conserve energy
HALIFAX/NOVA SCOTIA: With extreme cold temperatures across Nova Scotia, more energy is needed by our customers for heating and that’s putting significant pressure on the power system. At this stage,…
Funding announced for 2SLGBTQIA+ community groups
HALIFAX: A new funding program is helping the province deliver on its commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Impact Grant program will provide flexible funding to help strengthen…
Winter storm to impact N.S. with high winds, snowfall Sunday night into Tuesday
HALIFAX/ELMSDALE: A winter storm set to hit Nova Scotia on Sunday night is forecasted to bring strong winds, blowing snow and significant snowfall on Monday. Most of Nova Scotia will…
Tougher penalties to combat illegal fisheries activities
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is cracking down on illegal fisheries activities with new, tougher penalties to protect the province’s seafood industry and economy. Thirty-one new summary offences with higher fine amounts…