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Cyberattack began when NS Power worker clicked on pop-up: Privacy Commissioner

Canada's privacy commissioner says a massive breach of Nova Scotia Power's systems last year started when an employee clicked on a pop-up. An overview of the breach, posted to the commissioner's website,...

March 26, 2026 2:41 pm AST AST

Nova Scotia Power commits to stronger security, data protection: Privacy Commissioner

Canada's privacy commissioner says Nova Scotia's electrical utility has committed to strengthening security and privacy protections in the wake of last year's cyberattack. The commissioner last year...

March 25, 2026 1:51 pm AST AST

Province House closed to the public after protesters shut down budget vote

There will be no more singing in the Nova Scotia legislature this week. The Speaker's Office has announced Province House will be closed to the public for the remainder of the week "to ensure no further...

March 25, 2026 2:15 pm AST AST

Spring COVID-19 vaccines doses available for high-risk Nova Scotians

Nova Scotia's health department says spring doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now available for people at the highest risk of severe illness from the disease. Bookings to get an additional dose opened...

March 24, 2026 1:53 pm AST AST

Two arrested after officer struck by vehicle in Halifax, police say

Two people are facing charges after a police pursuit on Sunday night. Halifax Regional Police says officers were responding to a single-vehicle crash around 11 p.m. on St. Margaret's Bay Road. One of...

March 23, 2026 5:11 pm AST AST

Rising fuel prices putting strain on Nova Scotia's small businesses

With diesel prices taking another jump in the Halifax, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says it's becoming more concerned about future tough choices for small businesses. The organization...

March 23, 2026 3:34 pm AST AST

Halifax sees thousands of pothole reports in early 2026

They're the scourge of the streets every year, but this pothole season has been particularly rough in Halifax. New data released by the Halifax Regional Municipality shows that thousands of pothole...

March 20, 2026 1:10 pm AST AST

N.S. RCMP seize 1.6 million unstamped cigarettes near Amherst

The RCMP says a Lower Sackville woman was arrested and more than one million unstamped cigarettes were seized during a traffic stop near Amherst. According to police, officers pulled over a Mercedes...

March 19, 2026 1:41 pm AST AST

Bridgewater youth charged after online discussions about school attack

Police in Bridgewater say a multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of two youths, including one from Nova Scotia, in connection with alleged threats against a local high school. Bridgewater Police...

March 18, 2026 2:23 pm AST AST