Questions raised as audit finds Nova Scotia not making full use of student test data

Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the province lacks clear targets for student performance and an action plan to address poor test results, as students continue to face challenges in reading, writing, and math. Kim Adair’s latest report, released Tuesday …

OP-ED: Journalists’ fine usage of Nova Scotia freedom-of-information law shows the need for reform

In 2023, the Conservative government of Tim Houston launched a “comprehensive review” of the outdated access law, to be done by an “internal working group,” without public consultation. In February 2025, out of the blue, the premier announced his own …

A LIFE WELL PLAYED: Jeff Tooker inducted into Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame

Hall of Famers – The first two members, Hank Snow and Wilf Carter, were inducted in 1997. Other members inducted over the years include: Anne Murray, Frank Spinney, George Canyon, Hal Bruce, Cindy Church, Ruth Manning, Ray Legere, Blain Henshaw, Cye Steele …

Fewer than half of Nova Scotia Grade 3 and Grade 6 students meet writing standards: Audit

Provincial policy requires the assessments, which cost the province nearly $700,000 in 2024-25 and typically take four school days to complete, however, it has not established clear and measurable targets. According to Adair, auditors were unable to …

Nova Scotia spending $30M on heating assistance rebate this winter

Nova Scotia Energy Board changing gas prices on Wednesday

Nova Scotia group opens bodyboarding school

Medic Monday: Recognizing the dedicated paramedics who serve Nova Scotia

Every year, on the last Monday of September, Nova Scotia recognizes Medic Monday, a special day dedicated to celebrating paramedics across the province. First recognized in 2013, Medic Monday serves as an opportunity to thank paramedics for their …

Malfunctioning generator creates heavy smoke at Casino Nova Scotia

Firefighters were called to the casino in Halifax after a power interruption caused a generator to malfunction. The calls came in around 9:00 a.m. on Sunday as Casino Nova Scotia’s first floor started filling with heavy smoke. When crews arrived, smoke was …

How Nova Scotia became one of Canada's most expensive rental markets

In Halifax, a one-bedroom apartment is listed for rent at $1,750 a month, located in a three-storey building on Tower Road, about three blocks east of Dalhousie University. Available Oct. 1, the unit of just over 500-square-feet is one of the more …