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N.S. needs more help from Ottawa to hit $10-a-day child care, says minister
The province was aiming to reach the goal by March 2026. The minister of education and early childhood development says more "teamwork" is needed to achieve it — including more funding and possibly getting the private sector involved.
As measles makes a comeback, N.S. chief medical officer urges people to get vaccinated
As measles outbreaks grow in Western Canada, Dr. Robert Strang says Nova Scotia needs to achieve 95 per cent immunity to stop the spread here.
Measles case detected in Pictou County
Nova Scotia Health says the northern zone case is believed to be connected to travel within Canada. Public Health says there are also "additional contacts who are also ill with measles-like symptoms."
Nutrition warning labels are hitting shelves near you — earlier than expected
The food industry has until Jan. 1, 2026, to comply with Health Canada's new labels that warn people if a food is high in sugar, sodium or saturated fat. Some companies are getting a head start.
New Halifax elementary school won't be ready for September
The new St. Joseph's-Alexander McKay Elementary School in Halifax won't be ready for September, according to a message sent to families on Thursday.
Nova Scotia RCMP investigating 2 fatal fires
One fire was reported on Sunday in Shelburne County and the other happened on Monday in Colchester County. Human remains were found in both incidents.
Halifax mayor's move to pause bike lane construction defeated
Halifax will continue to move ahead with its bike network after councillors voted 12-5 to defeat a motion by the mayor asking to temporarily pause awarding new design and construction contracts for bike lanes.
Post-tropical storm Fiona shut down the Pictou Lodge in 2022. It's back in business
The Pictou Lodge Beach Resort is officially back in business after the nearly century-old business was severely damaged by post-tropical storm Fiona in September 2022.
Halifax mayor defends motion to temporarily pause new bike lane infrastructure
Andy Fillmore said the move is in response to frustration among residents and business owners over 'worsening traffic congestion' and the escalating project costs associated with the bicycle network.
East Hants man charged with kidnapping after child grabbed
The RCMP said two children were riding their bikes in Admiral Rock, N.S., on Monday afternoon when a man flagged them down.