Construction of the QEII Halifax Infirmary’s new acute care tower has reached Level 8, marking completion of the building’s podium structure. The podium will house a range of hospital services, including the new emergency department, surgical suites, laboratories, hyperbaric medicine and medical dev

Halifax Regional Municipality residents will have a chance to clear out reusable household items and find something new for free this weekend as the fall Curbside Giveaway returns October 17 and 18.

Seventeen mineral exploration, research and education projects are receiving provincial funding this year as Nova Scotia looks to better understand its mineral resources and encourage new investment in the sector.

Dr. Jesse Kancir (Province of Nova Scotia) Dr. Jesse Kancir will be Nova Scotia’s next Chief Medical Officer of Health, beginning in January. Dr. Kancir is currently Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Robert Strang, the current Chief Medical Officer of Health, will retire in early January a

A daycare that has served North Preston families for more than five decades is receiving $100,000 toward a major energy retrofit, replacing its aging oil heating system and laying the groundwork for additional upgrades.

A 25-year-old woman is facing several charges following a hit-and-run in Dartmouth that left a 58-year-old man seriously injured. The collision happened while police were attempting to stop a pickup truck, and the incident remains under separate investigation by Nova Scotia’s police watchdog.

The North Preston Day Care Centre, which has been operating for 54 years, will switch to an energy-efficient electric heat pump system with support from the Province. (Province of Nova Scotia) Children in North Preston will have a more comfortable and energy-efficient place to learn and flourish, wi

Halifax Regional Police have confirmed that Thursday's lockdown at Halifax West High School was triggered by a swatting hoax. Investigators, assisted by law enforcement agencies in Florida, determined the threatening call originated outside Canada. No evidence of a weapon or credible threat was foun

NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell

NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston, who is also the Minister of Energy, on the new Financing Orders and Securitized Bonds Regulations. In the Nova Scotia Energy Board's 2026 general rate decision, Matter M12451, it indicated that it believed securitization could potentially

The Province has approved regulations to enable Nova Scotia Power Inc. to apply to the Nova Scotia Energy Board to seek authority to securitize utility assets. Securitization is a financing mechanism that allows for the recovery of approved costs at a lower interest rate and longer time period, lowe

A selection of drill core samples collected in Nova Scotia (Province of Nova Scotia / FIle) The Province is supporting mineral exploration, research and education projects across Nova Scotia to better understand the province’s mineral resources and support their responsible development. The Mineral

Halifax Regional Police are investigating threats received by Halifax West High School on Thursday afternoon. Officers were notified at approximately 12:25 p.m., prompting a heavy police presence at the school. Students and staff outside the building were directed to a safe gathering point, and poli

Cans of food on the shelves of VETS Canada’s community pantry in Dartmouth. (Province of Nova Scotia) NOTE: Photos of Minister Adams visiting the community food pantry at the VETS Canada office in Dartmouth are available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/10/07/ministers-visit-vets-canada-dartmo

YARMOUTH COUNTY: Trunk 3, Yarmouth Trunk 3 from Hardscratch Road to Dominique Road has alternating lane closures until Tuesday, December 15, for roadwork. Traffic control is in place. Work takes place daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. NOTE: For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns

“Immunization is an important part of health at every stage of life, helping people stay well, reduce their risk of severe illness from respiratory viruses, and maintain their independence as they age,” says Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. Booking is now open for No

RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a man reportedly seen carrying a knife near a school on Metropolitan Avenue in Lower Sackville Thursday morning. Leslie Thomas Junior High and Sackville High School were placed in a precautionary hold and secure as officers searched the area.

Halifax Regional Police have charged a 21-year-old following a stabbing on Dacosta Row that sent a 17-year-old to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Nova Scotia’s new Traffic Safety Act comes into effect on October 19, 2026, replacing the province’s long-standing Motor Vehicle Act. The legislation includes changes involving parking, cyclists, school buses, child restraints, vulnerable road users, vehicle doors, e-bikes, roadside vehicles and sev

The Highway 102 - Highway 103 interchange in Halifax is seen in 2020. The Province released today, October 7, new regulations under the Traffic Safety Act that will be in place October 19. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) Nova Scotians will be safer and have a modern set of rules for provincial road

Halifax Regional Police have charged a 40-year-old man following a robbery at the Canadian Tire on Lamont Terrace in Dartmouth, where police say an employee was threatened with a knife.

Nova Scotia’s defence and aerospace sector now includes more than 130 companies, supports more than 17,000 jobs and contributes $2.7 billion, six per cent, to the province’s GDP. (Province of Nova Scotia) Nova Scotia is in the global spotlight this week as international defence leaders from around t

A Dalhousie University study found emergency department visits for tick bites fell by about half after Nova Scotia pharmacists were given authority to prescribe preventive Lyme disease treatment.

Work is beginning on an emergency-only exit for Westwood Hills as residents continue pushing for additional evacuation routes through the growing Tantallon and Hammonds Plains area.

Kings District RCMP say an impaired propane truck driver caused a significant leak in New Minas after allegedly driving away from a tank with the filling hose still attached. Several businesses were evacuated and another driver was injured.

Residents gathered at the Sackville Lions Club Tuesday evening for a community meeting focused on electricity affordability, reliability and the future of Nova Scotia’s power system. The October 6 meeting was part of the Council of Canadians’ “Take Back the Power” campaign and included discussion ab

The Emergency Services Provider Fund helps organizations across the province pay for critical equipment and resources personal protective equipment, communications equipment, rescue tools, and more. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) The Province is helping make communities safer by strengthening emer

Emera and Canadian Utilities have announced a massive merger that would create a $72-billion energy and infrastructure company serving roughly six million customers. For Nova Scotians, the deal does not mean an immediate change to electricity rates or Nova Scotia Power service, but it could influenc

Tyler Meagher, left, and Keleana (Kelly) Trask were homicide victims in 2024. (Contributed) The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicides of Keleana (Kelly) Trask and Tyler Meagher. On No

Eligible Canadians are scheduled to receive their latest Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment Monday, with the quarterly benefit automatically issued to qualifying households through the Canada Revenue Agency.

Peace by Chocolate is celebrating its 10th anniversary Monday, marking a decade since the Hadhad family rebuilt their chocolate business in Antigonish after fleeing the war in Syria.

Several Nova Scotia communities are dealing with emergency department closures or reduced hours Monday, including a lengthy closure beginning at Eastern Memorial Hospital in Canso.

St. Francis Xavier University and Acadia University are condemning a degrading sign displayed outside an off-campus Antigonish home during Homecoming weekend. StFX says the sign was removed twice and the matter has been referred through the university’s disciplinary process.