Nova Scotia news, events & figures

N.S. school worker stabbed by student says support fight continues

Angela Light, stabbed by a student at a Bedford, N.S., high school in 2023, says the aftermath has left her fighting for support and unable to return to work.

N.S. couple say unfinished renovation has pushed them near bankruptcy

A Colchester County couple say an unfinished home renovation has left them near bankruptcy, while another customer is seeking a refund from the same contractor.

Two charged after newborn found dead near Halifax

Halifax police say two people face charges after an infant’s remains were found in a wooded area near the city following a search for a missing newborn.

Arden workers cite letters calling wages ‘non-taxable’ amid CRA audit

Arden Professional Client Care workers say company letters described wages as “non-taxable” as a CRA audit raises concerns about their tax exposure.

Elliot Page’s $25K well donation in Nova Scotia remains stalled

Elliot Page’s $25,000 donation for a Shelburne, N.S., community well remains tied up in delays as officials debate funding, operations and location.

Ottawa tables Canadian Space Launch Act to enable homegrown rocket launches

Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon introduced Bill C-28 to let Canada authorize and regulate domestic space launches and re-entries, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign rockets and build a commercial launch sector.