Analysis How the Liberals will likely impose a contract on teachers this week

by Michael Gorman

MLAs are returning to Province House this week to debate legislation to bring in a new contract for teachers. Here's how the week will likely play out.

New Community mailboxes in Halifax subdivision not being cleared of snow, residents say

Some Halifax residents say snow is piling up around their community mailboxes and Canada Post isn't doing enough to make sure the path is clear.

N.S. Boxing Authority will enforce new MMA rules at UFC Halifax

by Jon Tattrie

The Nova Scotia Boxing Authority will enforce the new unified rules for mixed martial arts at the UFC's Halifax fight night next Sunday.

Property owners' group wants tax cap program to include apartment buildings

by Pam Berman

People who own apartment buildings want Halifax to help them get some relief from property taxes.

Teen group Preston Primos wins first Portia White Youth Award

by Allison Devereaux

A group of young musicians from the Preston area will be honoured at the African Nova Scotian Music Awards this month.

Nova Scotia Liberals to start imposing contract on teachers Monday

by Anjuli Patil

Public school teachers in Nova Scotia voted against the latest contract offer from the province this week.

How getting a stunning photo turned into a rescue operation

by Michael Gorman

A Saturday morning trek to get some sunrise photos in Duncans Cove, N.S., turned into more than what the two photographers were expecting.

IWK warns public about scam artists operating in Dartmouth neighbourhood

by Susan Bradley

Some scam artists are going door to door in the Manor Park area of Dartmouth, N.S., with bogus requests to donate money to the IWK Hospital.

Frankie MacDonald gets big honour from YouTube

by Anjuli Patil

Amateur weatherman Frankie MacDonald has been given YouTube's coveted Silver Play Button, which goes to channels that have more than 100,000 subscribers.

Wolfville rally calls for Trudeau to act on voting reform promise

by Susan Bradley

Two Acadia University students organized a rally in Wolfville Saturday to add Nova Scotia voices to a national day of protest against the Liberal's failure to bring in electoral reform.

Lobster fisherman airlifted to hospital after falling overboard

by Anjuli Patil

The man had been hit in the chest with a lobster trap before he fell over, according to Joint Task Force Atlantic.

INTERACTIVE Did the population in your hometown shrink or grow?

How has your neighbourhood changed over the past five years? Is it booming or in decline? We can now answer that question in detail with the first release from the 2016 census, which this year offers a rich portrait of who we are and how we live.

Researchers study how Fundy fish respond to tidal turbines

by Paul Withers

Researchers studying the environmental effects of tidal turbines in Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy are trying to answer one of the most important questions facing the technology: will fish and marine life in the Minas Passage steer clear of the turbines?

'It only matters how we look at ourselves,' says teen behind North Preston success videos

by Sherri Borden Colley

North Preston teen Kardeisha Provo hopes new YouTube videos will instill pride in residents and change the public's image of her community.

Sewer work in Amherst unearths collection of antique bottles

by David Burke

Glass bottles from the 1800s and early 1900s that were found buried near a sewer line will be added to an exhibit at the Cumberland County Museum and Archives.

Group pushing for amalgamation of duelling municipalities agrees to hold off, for now

by Steven Berry

The Avon Region Citizens group, which petitioned hard for the amalgamation of Windsor and West Hants, has agreed to give both sides the benefit of the doubt and suspend its efforts — but only for one year, just in case the relationship goes south again.

Cape Breton University sees surge in interest from U.S. students post-Trump

by Joan Weeks

CBU normally enrolls about six American students per year but it's had more than 100 serious inquiries from potential U.S. applicants in the past few months.

Cleaning mistake at QEII posed 'extremely low' risk to 61 surgery patients

by Jon Tattrie

The cleaning problems that hit the Halifax Infirmary this week affected 61 people who had medical procedures done between Tuesday evening and Thursday morning, the Nova Scotia Health Authority says.

Education students being 'thrown under the bus,' judge tells teachers union

by Blair Rhodes

Education students on the cusp of graduating are being "thrown under the bus" by a work-to-rule campaign being waged by Nova Scotia's public school teachers, a judge said Friday.

United Way offers counselling to Cape Breton flood victims

by Norma Jean MacPhee

United Way Cape Breton is funding a program to help flood victims cope with lingering trauma four months after the Thanksgiving Day flood.

Cole Harbour search warrant nets guns, money, drugs

Five people have been charged with numerous weapons- and drug-related charges after police found guns, drugs and money in a Cole Harbour, N.S., home.

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Stop promising help and start providing it, say teachers who voted no

by Jean Laroche

Two teachers who have rejected all three of the province's contract offers say a deal is possible but only if the McNeil government offers concrete solutions to problems in the classroom.

Supporters of Dr. Gabrielle Horne turn to the Opposition for help

by Moira Donovan

In the summer, a judge awarded Dr. Gabrielle Horne $1.4 million in a lawsuit against the Nova Scotia Health Authority. The health authority has since appealed.

Ready for the next storm? It's on the way and expected to hit late Sunday

by Kalin Mitchell

The overnight nor'easter brought a mix of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and in some cases, drizzle. And there's another messy winter weather system on the way.

Nor'easter comes as relief to N.S. winter carnival facing snow shortage

by Richard Woodbury

When Sue Comeau got word a nor'easter was in the forecast for Nova Scotia, the news came as a relief for the co-organizer of the four-day winter carnival taking place until Sunday in Bear River, N.S.

Dalhousie on 'amazing' run, winning 3 $1M Herzberg medals in 4 years

No university in Atlantic Canada had won the prestigious $1-million Herzberg medal for science and engineering. Now Dalhousie has won three of the last four.

Nova Scotia Storm Centre: Latest closures and travel details

CBC Nova Scotia's Storm Centre gives you the latest in school cancellations, road conditions and business and community closures.

Teachers reject latest contract offer, no end in sight to work-to-rule

by Michael Gorman

Nova Scotia's public school teachers have voted to reject a tentative agreement between their union and the provincial government by a margin of 78.5 per cent, the third time in a little more than a year that members have vetoed a deal aimed at ending the dispute.

Firewood industry fuming over potential fireplace restrictions

by Pam Berman

Members of the firewood industry say they should be consulted about potential changes to the use of indoor burning devices in the Halifax region.

Canadians who bought Volkswagens in U.S. left out of emissions settlement

by Yvonne Colbert

Canadian Volkswagen owners who bought their vehicles in the United States are finding themselves left out a settlement reached dealing with the emissions cheating scandal.

Paralyzed man suing insurer that says injuries don't meet definition of paralysis

by Katy Parsons

A 28-year-old former Nova Scotia resident is suing his insurance company after being denied $120,000 he claims he's entitled to since he lost the use of his legs in a freak accident almost six years ago.

Delays, cancellations as nor'easter blows through Nova Scotia

by Susan Bradley

Schools, flights and ferries were cancelled this morning as a winter storm battered Nova Scotia with snow and high winds, making for treacherous travel conditions.

Musician calls attention to year-long wait for mental health help in Cape Breton

by Holly Conners

Rob Murphy is a Cape Breton musician who was upset to learn people who need mental health treatment in the CBRM face a wait time of 325 days. His original song about the issue has been viewed more than 35,000 times on Facebook.

Year-long Chronicle Herald strike continues as contract talks break off

The union that represents 55 striking newsroom staff at the Halifax Chronicle Herald says contract talks have broken off with the daily newspaper.

Man hit biking through blizzard on Halifax highway

by Jon Tattrie

A cyclist was hit by a car while riding through the storm on Highway 103 near Timberlea, N.S., Thursday night.

Ghomeshi's lawyer to speak to universities despite some opposition

by Kevin Bissett

A speech by Marie Henein, Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer, will go ahead at three Canadian universities Friday evening despite opposition from some students in Nova Scotia.

Drug bust haul includes marijuana, THC-laced gummies and chocolates

by Sherri Borden Colley

Police arrested 11 people in drug busts Wednesday at two downtown Halifax businesses and one apartment building.

Sterilization problems force cancelled surgeries at Nova Scotia's biggest hospital

Sterilization problems forced the cancellation of more than a dozen medical procedures at the Halifax Infirmary site.

Military veteran who died in Whitney Pier fire called a 'beautiful soul'

by Joan Weeks

Friends of Vince Rigby, who died in a Whitney Pier fire this week, say he may have gone into the burning building believing a homeless person was inside.

Sydney shelter wants your old cellphone so women in danger can call 911

by George Mortimer

A Cape Breton shelter that helps abused women is asking people to donate their old deactivated cellphones so its clients can carry them and call 911 if they are in danger.

Syrian refugees create surge in demand for Nova Scotia interpreters

by David Burke

Interpreters in Nova Scotia have been working flat out to keep up with the demand for their services. One interpreter says the workload has increased fivefold since the refugees arrived.

Nova Scotia Archives wants you to search your attic for a historic black newspaper

by Cassie Williams

The Clarion, based in New Glasgow, N.S., was the first newspaper published in the province specifically for the black community.

Victim's memory questioned as judge reserves decision in violent home invasion

by Blair Rhodes

Closing arguments were made Thursday in the trial of Markel Jason Downey, who is facing 28 charges, including three of attempted murder.

CBC Investigates Catastrophic fire 'will likely occur' at Halifax explosives depot, military report says

by Brett Ruskin

Death, property destruction and severe environmental damage could result from a fire that "will likely occur sometime" at an ammunition depot in the Halifax area, according to an internal military report.

Costs for data system loathed by many teachers add up to $10M

by Michael Gorman

Since being introduced to Nova Scotia's public schools in 2009-10, costs for the data program PowerSchool have approached $10 million.

Vote could lift prohibition-era laws for alcohol producers in Nova Scotia community

by Richard Woodbury

A plebiscite on whether to make parts of West Hants, N.S., wet could pave the way for a winery and microbrewery to open up in the area.

Chronic labour shortage hobbling Meteghan lobster plant

by Paul Withers

David Deveau is doing everything he can to find and keep local workers for his modern lobster processing plant in Nova Scotia, but it is a battle he is losing.

Bickering rural Nova Scotia communities friends again

by Anjuli Patil

After years of bickering, two neighbouring rural Nova Scotia communities — the Town of Windsor and the Municipality of West Hants — have agreed to stop fighting and start sharing services.

PC Organics baby food pouches recalled across Canada due to botulism risk

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling PC Organics baby food pouches due to a possibly deadly bacteria that could form in the food.