Thousands of people from across Nova Scotia gathered to protest the Houston government’s recent cuts to arts, heritage, and culture. Creatives from every corner of the province made their stance clear, with demonstrations taking place in Halifax, Yarmouth, Truro, and Windsor. During the rally,...
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by Caitlin SnowDozens of CUPE members have walked off the job at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) after negotiations fell through. In a post on social media, the union shows academic workers picketing outside the school early Wednesday afternoon. CUPE Local 3912 and the school reached an...
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by Jacob MoorePrograms that deal with intimate partner violence mostly avoided recent budget cuts from the province, but Kylee Nun with the Elizabeth Fry Society says other cuts to food, transport and youth supports will still be directly impacted. The government’s recent budget revealed a long list of cuts...
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Four Yarmouth Mariners are wrapping up their junior careers this weekend. Captain Jano Zambakdjian is one of the ’20’s.’ The defender took over as captain in January, he joined the Mariners last offseason. When it comes to this weekend, he says he’ll be soaking it all in. “It will be a big one,...
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by Caitlin SnowAnother hospital in Nova Scotia will soon have Artificial Intelligence (AI) detect for weapons. Nova Scotia Health says as of March 9, Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow will be using the technology. It is one of 12 hospitals across the province from Yarmouth to Cape Breton that will receive the...
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by Caitlin SnowSt. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner but this year, there will not be a parade in Halifax to help celebrate and according to a member of the parade society, that should be a wakeup call. Sue Uteck says, this year, it was because of low numbers that caused them to pull the plug. “As of...
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by Evan TaylorA major green hydrogen project planned for Nova Scotia has received a significant financial boost. EverWind Fuels says it has secured about $240 million in financing to move ahead with the first phase of a large wind power portfolio that will support a hydrogen and ammonia production facility...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia’s campaign against illegal cannabis sales intensified this year as RCMP carried out sweeping enforcement actions across several communities. On March 3, 2026, officers conducted coordinated inspections at illegal cannabis storefronts in Eskasoni First Nation, Potlotek First Nation,...
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People from across Nova Scotia stood in solidarity with the Mi’kmaq in Halifax to protest after hundreds of cuts were tabled in the spring budget. When Acadia News arrived on the afternoon of March 3, Police cars were blocking traffic around parts of Granville Street where crowds had gathered....
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by NewsA youth was sent to hospital Tuesday, after another student assaulted them with scissors at a Halifax school. Police say it happened around 11:40 a.m., at St. Agnes Junior High on Mumford Road. The suspect was arrested on the scene. The victim was hurt but no other injuries were reported....
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