Day: March 28, 2024

Three Nova Scotia universities are facing what could be a substantial cut in the number of international students they will welcome this year — Cape Breton University (CBU), Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) and Université Ste-Anne. That’s because the federal government has limited the province to about 13,000 international study permit applications in 2024, about 7,000 fewer … Read More “Allotment of international student permit applications may hit 3 N.S. universities hard” »

WARNING: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence More than 30 years after Nova Scotia was stunned by the brutal murders of three McDonald’s restaurant workers in Cape Breton, another of the three convicted killers has been granted full parole. During a hearing Thursday, the board decided that 55-year-old Freeman MacNeil should receive a conditional … Read More “Full parole granted to man convicted in notorious ‘McDonald’s murders’ in Cape Breton” »

Police say a Fredericton man is facing charges after a historic building in the city’s downtown was significantly damaged by fire earlier this month. Cole Christopher Harris, 28, was arrested on Wednesday. He is charged with: arson with disregard for human life breach of probation The fire broken out at nearly 200-year-old National Defence-owned property … Read More “Fredericton man charged after historic building significantly damaged by fire” »

Nova Scotians who want to help during natural disasters will be able to sign up for a new volunteer corps called the Nova Scotia Guard. Premier Tim Houston said Thursday that anyone with usable skills can register with the province, which will build a pool of volunteers who first responders and community organizations can call … Read More “Houston pitches new volunteer organization to help during natural disasters” »

A New Brunswicker will go to bed Thursday night much richer than he was Wednesday after collecting on a winning lottery ticket he let sit on his bedroom dresser for nearly a year. According to a news release from Atlantic Lottery, Merel Chiasson from Bas-Caraquet won $64 million from Lotto 6/49 on Thursday, claiming the … Read More “N.B. man wins $64 million from Lotto 6/49” »

A New Brunswicker will go to bed Thursday night much richer than he was Wednesday after collecting on a winning lottery ticket he let sit on his bedroom dresser for nearly a year. According to a news release from Atlantic Lottery, Merel Chiasson from Bas-Caraquet won $64 million from Lotto 6/49 on Thursday, claiming the … Read More “Record-breaking N.B. lottery winner kept winning ticket on dresser for nearly a year” »

Premier Tim Houston announced the establishment of the Nova Scotia Guard, a group of volunteers that will support communities during and after emergencies. Houston cited climate change as the driving force for this move and said there is no question climate change is causing more frequent and severe storms, wildfires, floods and other emergencies. “As … Read More “Premier Tim Houston sets up emergency Nova Scotia Guard” »

Courtnee Peddle is a working, single mother of two who has spent years trying to find inclusive child care for one of her sons. But after being turned away time and time again, she’s realized it may never work out. Her 12-year-old son, Hunter Estabrooks, has autism and is non-verbal. She described him as fun-loving and … Read More “N.S. parents struggle to find child care for kids with disabilities” »

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has challenged premiers across the country who opposed the federal carbon tax to come up with a credible alternative, but it remains to be seen whether Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston will take him up on the offer. “We’re considering doing that,” Houston told reporters at Province House on Wednesday. “We’ll have those … Read More “Opposition leaders call on premier to submit a new provincial carbon tax plan to Ottawa” »

A new parking lot at the base of Citadel Hill is on the table as the province prepares to demolish a nearby parkade for a major hospital redevelopment project. Crown corporation Build Nova Scotia wants to put 140 new parking spots on the Garrison Grounds at the southwest corner of the Halifax Citadel National Historic … Read More “Parks Canada asked to expand Citadel Hill parking lot for Halifax health-care workers” »