Nova Scotia News

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Doctors in Atlantic Canada say too many beds in emergency departments are taken up by people who need non-emergency care, and the "bed-blocking" is driving high numbers of emergency department deaths. Dr.

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Liberal member who introduced a bill to improve breast cancer detection says the province isn't doing enough to offer cancer screening to women who need it.

HALIFAX — Many of the trees in a Victorian-era public garden in the centre of Halifax that were attacked almost two years ago are showing remarkable signs of recovery, while visitors to the urban oasis are still puzzled by the mysterious unsolved cri

DIGBY, N.S. — A second man has been charged with the murder of a 64-year-old who died from injuries he sustained during a violent home invasion two years ago in southwestern Nova Scotia.

HALIFAX — With a little help from the warming Gulf Stream, Nova Scotia beachgoers are encountering a strange creature with a balloon-like body whose sting packs a higher punch than that of jellyfish.

HALIFAX — Heat warnings have been issued in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and most of New Brunswick for today and tomorrow.

HALIFAX — A possible shark sighting near a popular Nova Scotia beach prompted a lifeguard to clear the supervised swimming area on Thursday, but the head of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service says there's no cause for alarm.

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — Search teams have found two hikers reported missing in northeastern Nova Scotia. The Mounties say Dan Fraser of James River, N.S.

HALIFAX — Some Nova Scotia doctors say a recently approved regulation requiring them to make referrals for medical assistance in dying could drive physicians from their practices and harm recruitment.

SYDNEY, N.S. — Police in Cape Breton are investigating reports of a scam involving a seemingly stranded motorist flagging down drivers and offering gold jewelry in exchange for money to pay for gas or repairs. In Sydney, N.S.