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Nova Scotia election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties?

Voters in Nova Scotia go to the polls on Nov. 26. At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent.
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About 1,450 lobster boats to head out on Day 1 of Canada's largest lobster fishery

About 1,450 lobster boats to head out on Day 1 of Canada's largest lobster fishery

HALIFAX — Fishers aboard roughly 1,450 boats in Canada's largest lobster fishery are expected to set their traps in the early hours of Tuesday off southern Nova Scotia.
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N.S. Tories seek 'fresh' mandate in Tuesday's election to negotiate with Ottawa

N.S. Tories seek 'fresh' mandate in Tuesday's election to negotiate with Ottawa

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he's given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.
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Nova Scotia Tories appear safe with close battle for second between Liberals and NDP

Nova Scotia Tories appear safe with close battle for second between Liberals and NDP

HALIFAX — With two days left before Nova Scotians elect their next government, polls suggest Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston’s decision to call an early vote will pay off and the real battle will be between the Liberals and NDP for second
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QMJHL roundup: Marmulak's hat trick spurs Titan to 7-2 win over Tigres

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — Maddex Marmulak's hat trick led the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to a 7-2 win over the host Victoriaville Tigres in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League on Saturday.
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Canada's top general takes on U.S. senator in defending womens' role in combat units

Canada's top general takes on U.S. senator in defending womens' role in combat units

HALIFAX — Canada's top general firmly rejected the notion of dropping women from combat roles — a position promoted by president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary — at a security forum underway in Halifax on Saturday. Gen.
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Saint John police investigate collision between a train and car, no injuries reported

Saint John police investigate collision between a train and car, no injuries reported

Police in Saint John, N.B., are investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a train Friday afternoon. Police responded to reports of a collision between a train and vehicle near the Simms Corner intersection in Saint John at 5:36 p.m. on Nov.
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Halifax security forum: United States senator questions Canada's military spending

Halifax security forum: United States senator questions Canada's military spending

HALIFAX — An influential United States Republican senator delivered some blunt criticism of Canada's military spending on Friday, telling a major security conference in Halifax the federal government has to do better to please president-elect Donald
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New Brunswick oysters test positive for dermo disease, first confirmed case in Canada

New Brunswick oysters test positive for dermo disease, first confirmed case in Canada

FREDERICTON — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says oyster samples from New Brunswick's east coast have tested positive for two diseases, one of which has been found for the first time in Canada.
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Cape Breton councillor wins election after her name is picked from a box

Cape Breton councillor wins election after her name is picked from a box

HALIFAX — Wanda Hennick is the lucky winner of a council seat in northern Cape Breton after her name was picked out of a box Friday morning. The winner was chosen by random draw after both Hennick and Amy MacKinnon received 145 votes in the Oct.
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