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Lack of new money in N.S. budget for domestic abuse fails survivors, say advocates

Lack of new money in N.S. budget for domestic abuse fails survivors, say advocates

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s new budget fails to adequately address the crisis of gender-based violence, advocates and opposition parties say. The Progressive Conservatives introduced a $17.
New 14-storey tower at Halifax hospital ready for patients by 2031

New 14-storey tower at Halifax hospital ready for patients by 2031

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has announced it has finalized an agreement to construct a $7.4-billion 14-storey tower at a Halifax hospital site that will be ready for patients by 2031.
Nova Scotia budget includes reserve fund, tax cuts amid U.S. tariff threats

Nova Scotia budget includes reserve fund, tax cuts amid U.S. tariff threats

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced a $17.6-billion budget that includes major tax cuts and a reserve fund to be used if the U.S. president makes good on his threat to impose crippling tariffs on Canadian exports.
Nova Scotia government bill would lift ban on fracking, uranium exploration

Nova Scotia government bill would lift ban on fracking, uranium exploration

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government has put forward a bill that would lift blanket bans on uranium exploration and hydraulic fracking of fossil fuels — a move the premier says will make the province more self-reliant in the face of potential U.S.
High winds and rough seas stall bid to salvage ship grounded off western Newfoundland

High winds and rough seas stall bid to salvage ship grounded off western Newfoundland

LARK HARBOUR, N.L. — Rough weather on Tuesday forced salvage specialists to abandon their inspection of a large cargo ship that ran aground in a rocky cove along Newfoundland’s west coast on the weekend.
Nova Scotia bill would repeal fixed election date, increase politicians' pay

Nova Scotia bill would repeal fixed election date, increase politicians' pay

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced legislation to repeal the province's fixed election date, give it the power to fire the auditor general, and increase politicians’ pay.
Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

MONTREAL — Antonine Maillet — novelist, playwright, and proud Acadian — has died at the age of 95. Her publisher, Leméac, announced the news Monday on social media, saying the author had died overnight at her home in Montreal.
Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2025-26 provincial budget

Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2025-26 provincial budget

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Finance Minister John Lohr has tabled the province's budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes tax cuts and measures to protect the economy if U. S.

QMJHL roundup: Gill nets late winner for Wildcats in 3-1 win over Mooseheads

HALIFAX — Dyllan Gill's goal at 17:46 of the third period snapped a 1-1 deadlock and lifted the visiting Moncton Wildcats to a 3-1 win over the Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Monday at Scotiabank Centre.
Tough grip: Nova Scotians struggle to find salt or sand after icy winter storm

Tough grip: Nova Scotians struggle to find salt or sand after icy winter storm

HALIFAX — Nova Scotians are struggling to get their hands on salt and other abrasives to cope with ice after this weekend’s storm turned many driveways into skating rinks.
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