Independent report slams Nova Scotia's lack of urgency in disability housing reform

HALIFAX — An independent review is slamming the Nova Scotia government’s progress on complying with a human rights ruling to move people with disabilities out of institutions and into their own homes by 2028. HALIFAX — An independent review is slamming …

Independent report slams Nova Scotia’s lack of urgency in disability housing reform

By Lyndsay Armstrong The Canadian Press Posted August 7, 2026 10:07 am 1 min read An independent review is slamming the Nova Scotia government’s progress on complying with a human rights ruling to move people with disabilities out of institutions and into …

From NS to Sweden: These Nova Scotia Axe Throwers Win Silver on the World Stage

Over the past few years, axe throwing has grown from a backyard pastime into a competitive sport with dedicated athletes, leagues, and international championships. While it might seem like an unusual sport to some, it takes an incredible amount of skill, …

If You Ever Forget Someone’s Name, Use One Of These Nova Scotia Nicknames

It’s always awkward when someone comes up to you and knows who you are, and you know you’re supposed to know them, but their name just kind of slips your mind. That happens to me sometimes, and the right thing to do is probably ask them their name again. …

COLUMN: Local farmer sows optimism after Nova Scotia meetings

'Expanding opportunities around the world makes Canadian agriculture more resilient when one market becomes uncertain,' OFA official says amid renewed tariff threats The following was submitted by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on behalf of …

Approval acquired for Nova Scotia open pit zinc mine planning to open in 2027

The 600-hectare mine site, which first opened in the late 1970s, already has significant infrastructure in place, including processing facilities, roads, power and water systems. By reusing existing infrastructure, the company expects to reduce development …

Nova Scotia court rules that tents count as accommodation for enhanced income assistance

“He came forward and said, ‘Look, we’re treated terribly in terms of the amount of money we’re receiving from government,'” he said. ” He was very clear in saying, in terms of social justice, that he wanted to participate in this human rights claim.”

Explore the Outdoors in Queens County Nova Scotia

Explore the Outdoors in Queens County Nova Scotia Queens County Nova Scotia is home to great places to explore outdoors, go hiking, swimming, and enjoy nature. Aside from being partly home to the province’s second largest national park, Kejimkujik National …

Coalition urges Nova Scotia medical examiner to review dangers of pickups, SUVs

A coalition of road safety groups is calling on Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Examiner to investigate, and recommend steps to address, the dangers posed to pedestrians and cyclists by pickup trucks and large SUVs. C.R.A.S.H. — otherwise known as the …

Nova Scotia officials search for answers after innocent man serves 18 months in prison