Nova Scotia News

N.B. senator's bill would require Ottawa to pay for Chignecto Isthmus project

HALIFAX — A New Brunswick senator has introduced a bill that would declare the narrow land link between his province and Nova Scotia a federal responsibility. Sen.

Sep 20, 2023 7:09 AM Read more >

Utilities work to repair power losses caused by post-tropical storm Lee

HALIFAX — Utilities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia were working Tuesday on remaining outages caused by post-tropical storm Lee. As of 4:30 p.m.

Sep 19, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

Following Halifax police, RCMP to apologize to N.S. Black citizens for street checks

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP are promising to formally apologize for excessive street checks on Black citizens in the province.

Sep 19, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Former Sobeys chief executive and chair David Sobey dies at 92

STELLARTON, N.S. — David Sobey, a former chief executive and chair of the Sobeys Inc. grocery store chain, has died. He was 92 years old. Empire Co. Ltd.

Sep 19, 2023 8:09 AM Read more >

Jen Powley, author and advocate for people with disabilities in N.S., dies at age 45

HALIFAX — Jen Powley, who pushed back with her writing and wisdom against systems that limited the lives of Nova Scotians with disabilities, has died at the age of 45.

Sep 18, 2023 3:12 PM Read more >

Thousands left without power in Nova Scotia two days after post-tropical storm Lee

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's electric utility worked on Monday to restore outages affecting thousands of customers after post-tropical storm Lee blew through the Maritimes over the weekend, knocking down trees and power lines.

Sep 18, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >

Now a post-tropical storm, Lee moves into Gulf of St. Lawrence

HALIFAX — Thousands remained without power Sunday as post-tropical storm Lee gradually moved out of the Maritimes, leaving a trail of downed trees and coastlines damaged by pounding surf.

Sep 17, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

Winds pick up, power outages mount as hurricane Lee heads for Atlantic Canada

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Sep 16, 2023 7:22 AM Read more >

Maritimers race to tie down gear, stock up on food as hurricane Lee approaches

HALIFAX — Maritimers were buying last-minute groceries and hauling boats out of the water Friday as forecasters warned hurricane Lee could soon bring destructive winds, high waves, flooding and power outages.

Sep 15, 2023 7:32 PM Read more >

As Lee bears down, East Coasters 'can't believe' cell service spotty in some areas

HALIFAX — Donnie Fletcher can't comprehend why his small community doesn't have quality cellular service so that locals can be warned of oncoming danger, as another hurricane bears down on the Maritimes. The 74-year-old lives in New Salem, N.S.

Sep 15, 2023 10:24 AM Read more >