Nova Scotia News

HALIFAX — The federal New Democrat leader made the case Saturday that his heavy focus on social programs will help rejuvenate the party's fortunes in Nova Scotia by the next provincial election.

HALIFAX — A 20-year-old man is facing impaired driving charges after a car struck a house in a Halifax suburb and a suspect fled the scene late Friday. Local police said investigators received a call at around 10 p.m.

HALIFAX — Over the past 40 years, the "Bud the Spud" food truck in downtown Halifax has become a local landmark, known for its mouthwatering french fries, long lineups and the outgoing man who made the business a lunchtime mecca.

HALIFAX — Two members of a Liberal riding association in Nova Scotia have resigned over the party's handling of an allegation of drunk driving against a member of the legislature.

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced legislation aimed at making it easier for couples to stay together when they are in long-term care.

Halifax RCMP say a man and woman are facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a 45-year-old man whose remains were found outside the city. Police say they found the remains early Thursday near West Jeddore Road in Head of Jeddore.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil is backing his chief of staff despite learning that she didn't tell him last May about a drunk driving allegation involving a Liberal backbencher.

HALIFAX — Proposed legislative changes in Nova Scotia would give the province regulatory authority over the nicotine content of tobacco and electronic cigarettes.

HALIFAX — Canada has rolled out new measures to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, but federal officials insisted Thursday the rules won't lead to more of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Bay of Fundy being closed to fishing.

HALIFAX — Proposed legislation in Nova Scotia would require the legislature's sergeant-at-arms to carry a sidearm and have the same firearms training as police officers.