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The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear the cases of two inmates who challenged the use of rotating lockdowns at a Nova Scotia jail. The two inmates at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility...

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's justice minister has directed police across the province to crack down on illegal dispensaries, prompting criticism that the government may be interfering with law enforcement...

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s largest utility is responding to a stinging letter from Premier Tim Houston by insisting it hasn't broken any laws. The statement came after Houston sent a letter to the chair...

A mass of Arctic air is expected to sweep into northwestern New Brunswick tonight, bringing wind chills that could feel like -30 C. Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the region, stretching...

The president of University of King’s College says the school needs to change how it operates as it faces a $1.8-million deficit. If nothing changes, the number of years remaining before the Halifax...

HALIFAX — A 16-year-old Halifax high school student has been sentenced to four months of strict supervision in the community after pleading guilty to several weapons-related offences. In April, the boy...

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is in Boston to talk about trade and energy opportunities with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. Houston’s office says Rebecca Tepper, the Massachusetts...

HALIFAX — The premier of Nova Scotia is calling for an investigation into how a major power utility has handled a cyberattack, saying residents should not be responsible for paying for Nova Scotia Power's...

HALIFAX — A nor'easter descended on Atlantic Canada Wednesday, bringing heavy snow, rain and strong winds to the region. The storm's howling winds were blamed for knocking out power to thousands of homes...