Anjuli Patil

The discovery of what are believed to be old-growth trees in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis County has a group of advocates calling for more forestry protection.

This year, the Remembrance Day ceremony that’s usually held in from of Halifax city hall will instead be combined with the commemorations at Sullivan’s Pond in Dartmouth, amid the city’s housing crisis.

Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia’s minister of education, told reporters on Wednesday the report was submitted “very recently,” but that collaboration with the federal government had been going on for “quite some time.”

The Access Now Nova Scotia Coalition says some Nova Scotians face significant financial barriers to accessing birth control and that programs offering free contraceptives have been shown to be financial beneficial.

Halifax regional council has voted against turning the Halifax Common into a tent site. Twelve councillors voted against and four in favour of the recommendation from city staff.

Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia Inc. says it’s “fully committed” to developing Cochrane Hill gold mine after withdrawing from environmental processes for three other mine projects in the province.

Brandon Maloney of Stewiacke, N.S., was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle and nearly died. But volunteer firefighter Troy Burke of Shediac River, N.B., knew what to do to save his life.

The Canada Border Services Agency and the RCMP say the man is facing a number of smuggling and firearms-related offences. He is scheduled to appear at Dartmouth provincial court on March 7.

Nova Scotia reported 27 COVID-19 deaths in a weekly update on Thursday, 25 of which are from previous reporting periods, meaning they most likely occurred within the last weeks or months.

The redevelopment of Shannon Park is officially moving ahead after Harbour East Marine Drive community council approved a development plan Thursday night. The site’s owner, Canada Lands, promises 20 per cent of the housing will be affordable.