Nova Scotia

• Rise in Nova Scotia shark sightings prompts calls for better beach monitoring

  The province does not currently track shark fin sightings or use drones to monitor coastal waters for sharks.

  Canada

  Aug 20
  
• Farmers moving to Nova Scotia where farm costs same as 1-bedroom condo in B.C.

  Celina and her partner, Nick, have been farming the land since 2022, producing blueberries, citrus fruits and a place for some animals to call home.

  Economy

  Aug 19
  
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• Nova Scotians mourn those killed in mass shooting

  It's been six years since a man disguised as an RCMP officer began a shooting rampage in rural Nova Scotia, killing 22 people including a teenager and a pregnant woman. 

  Canada

  Apr 18
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• Abandoned car retrieved from ice off Nova Scotia shore by helicopter, snowmobiles

  It is believed to have been left by local troublemakers, though RCMP said in an email there was no criminality involved in the situation.

  Canada

  Mar 16
• Allan Legere, New Brunswick’s ‘Monster of the Miramichi,’ denied full parole

  The Parole Board of Canada has denied full parole to notorious serial killer Allan Legere, saying he continues to present an undue risk to society.

  Crime

  Dec 22, 2025
• RCMP arrest suspect in Enfield, lifting N.S. shelter-in-place order

  RCMP arrested a man in Enfield on Saturday, ending a shelter in place order that had warned residents to stay indoors as police searched for an armed and dangerous suspect.

  Crime

  Nov 29, 2025
• Nova Scotia’s $2M homecare contract awarded without competition

  Seniors Minister Barbara Adams said it didn't issue a call for bids on the contract because it wanted to move quickly on the file.

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2025
• Two N.S. children die after boat overturns, 2 others injured: RCMP

  Two children died after a boat overturned on Nova Scotia's Lake Rossignol, with police saying a man and a third child were injured.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2025
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• Wind fans flames in parts of Nova Scotia’s largest wildfire; no new damage to homes

  Nova Scotia officials say parts of the province's largest wildfire in Annapolis Valley have increased in intensity because of the wind.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2025
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• Nova Scotia officials ask people not to use drones around crew fighting wildfires

  Nova Scotia’s largest wildfire in Annapolis Valley remains out of control, now measured at nearly 85 sq. km. Crews continue efforts, aided by good weather.

  Fire

  Aug 31, 2025