More Than 10,000 Sign Petition Calling for Return of Nova Scotia Uranium Ban
HALIFAX — Opposition to uranium mining in Nova Scotia continues to grow, with more than 10,000 people now adding their names to a petition calling on the provincial government to restore the province’s uranium mining ban. The issue has become a…
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Nova Scotia Proposes Earlier Overtime and New Protection for Tips
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia workers could qualify for overtime sooner under legislation introduced at Province House this week. The proposed changes would lower the province’s overtime threshold from 48 hours per week to 44 hours. They would also expand…
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Cape Breton Begins Recovery After Devastating Flooding
CAPE BRETON — Communities across Cape Breton are beginning the long process of recovering from severe flooding that washed out roads, damaged infrastructure and left some residents cut off from surrounding areas. More than 200 millimetres of rain fell in…
Read MoreHeavy Rain and Flooding Close Roads in Cape Breton
Residents are being urged to avoid flooded roads as heavy rain creates dangerous conditions across parts of Cape Breton. Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and road closures in communities across Cape Breton. Roads in the Sydney and Glace Bay areas were…
Read MoreLunenburg Water Conservation Continues After Dam Breach
Repairs are continuing at Dares Lake after a breach disrupted Lunenburg’s primary water supply. Residents and businesses in Lunenburg are being asked to conserve water while repairs continue at the Dares Lake dam. The dam, which serves the town’s…
Read MoreSpeaker Withdraws Legislature Bans Ahead of Fall Sitting
Temporary bans imposed on 36 people following a protest inside the Nova Scotia legislature have been withdrawn. Nova Scotia legislature Speaker Danielle Barkhouse has rescinded temporary bans preventing 36 people from entering the legislature. The…
Read MoreUpper Hammonds Plains Receives Wildfire-Protection Funding
Provincial funding will support work intended to reduce wildfire risk in the historic African Nova Scotian community. Upper Hammonds Plains is receiving nearly $200,000 to help protect the community from wildfires. The funding will support measures…
Read MoreHalifax Costco Incident Results in Eight Charges
A 37-year-old man now faces eight charges following an alleged racist confrontation at a Halifax store. A man accused in connection with a confrontation at the Costco on Chain Lake Drive is facing eight criminal charges. The Nova Scotia Public…
Read MoreRumours Cabaret Seeks Support to Remain Open
The owners of the Halifax queer bar say they need additional financial support to secure a new lease. The owners of Rumours Lounge & Cabaret are asking for community support as rising expenses threaten the Halifax venue’s future. Owners Gerald…
Read MoreNova Scotia Energy Minister Resigns Over Past Lyrics
Marco MacLeod has stepped down from cabinet following controversy over offensive lyrics he wrote before entering politics. Marco MacLeod has resigned as Nova Scotia’s energy minister after facing criticism over rap lyrics written more than a decade ago.…
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