Are these whale sightings rare for Nova Scotia?

59 minutes ago News Duration 2:38 Some fascinating sea life has been showing up along the Cape Breton coastline in recent weeks. An orca was spotted at the Canso Causeway and at least one beluga whale was seen swimming near St. Peter's Marina. …

Cape Breton's Matt Minglewood among recipients of Order of Nova Scotia for 2026

Other recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia for 2026 include: Robert Bennett (New Glasgow), Wadih Fares (Halifax), Dr. John Hamm (Stellarton), Barb Hamilton-Hinch (Dartmouth), L. Jane McMillan (Antigonish), Lynn Murphy (Halifax), Judge Corrine Sparks ( …

Nova Scotia invests in agriculture equipment for Cape Breton farmers

The Community Economic Development Fund supports community-based projects in the province that help sectors and communities become more competitive and create broad benefits for regions and industries. The fund supports projects in areas such as rural …

Nova Scotia professors group raises concerns over academic funding

Open this photo in gallery:A man walks across the Dalhousie University campus in Halifax on Monday, March 16, 2020.Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press A group representing Nova Scotia’s university teachers says it’s concerned the government is taking …

French connection: Family moved to Halifax area to open Parisian-style market despite never visiting Nova Scotia before

“At some point we said, ‘OK, our kids are getting older, so we need to think about a future for them, especially university,’ so we wanted a place where we will still feel like expatriates but at the same time being (settled) with the kids,” Selini said. “ …

Three Local Names on the List of Recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia

Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, released the names of the Order of Nova Scotia’s newest members today, and three local names are on the list.     The 2026 recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia include Robert Bennett of New …

Nova Scotia announces landfill methane reduction plan, ‘on track’ to meeting goals

These are the 10 people appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia this year

Nova Scotia teachers group fears government control over university programs

Criminality a possible factor as Nova Scotia RCMP discover human remains

Nova Scotia RCMP believe criminality may be a factor in the death of a man whose remains were discovered late last month. The remains were discovered on July 22 after officers were called to a wooded area near Debert, police said in a news release Thursday …