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Houston says he's 'focused on Nova Scotia' amid rumours he's seeking Poilievre's job

April 30 , 2025 at 05:50:38 p.m. ADT • :

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston seemed to be downplaying rumours that he's jockeying to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, but acknowledged Wednesday that he's taken lessons to learn French — a nod to the bilingualism that's expected of federal party leaders.

Nova Scotia hospitals to offer free parking starting May 1

April 30 , 2025 at 11:26:34 a.m. ADT • :

Premier Tim Houston is going ahead with an election promise to eliminate all parking fees at hospitals in Nova Scotia, amid concerns of how the plan will work in some sites in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

2022 East Preston homicide added to N.S. unsolved crimes rewards program

April 30 , 2025 at 02:07:15 p.m. ADT • :

The Nova Scotia government has added another name to its list of unsolved homicides and is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible.

Rise in school violence leads N.S. to update code of conduct

April 29 , 2025 at 02:01:10 p.m. ADT • :

The updated document details consequences for people who violate the rules.

Halifax expanding Sackville rivers floodplain for first time in decades

April 30 , 2025 at 10:25:33 a.m. ADT • :

The changes are bringing applause from advocates but concerns from homeowners worried about property values.

April 29 , 2025 at 09:15:21 p.m. ADT • :

Lone N.S. Tory to win federal seat says party could have responded faster to Trump turmoil

April 29 , 2025 at 09:03:24 p.m. ADT • :

After brief retirement, Sean Fraser is MP-elect for Central Nova

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April 30 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

'It kept me trapped': How struggles to find child care can exacerbate cases of intimate partner violence

March 29 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Here are all the 2025 federal election winners in Nova Scotia

April 28 , 2025 at 12:08:41 p.m. ADT • :

Emera, Nova Scotia Power grapple with cybersecurity breach

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