Nova Scotia

Global housing market affordability and wealth gap

15 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Housing costs drive widening wealth gap for renters and homeowners

Global housing markets face increasing affordability challenges driven by high property prices and elevated interest rates. In Europe, the end of zero-interest policies by the European Central Bank has created a generati

Nova Scotia school support worker labor dispute

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nova Scotia school support workers prepare for potential strike

Contract negotiations between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and provincial school employers in Nova Scotia have reached an impasse. More than 5,500 workers, including educational assistants, early childho

Royal Caribbean cruise diversions to Canada

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Royal Caribbean reroutes cruise ship to Canada instead of Bahamas

Severe weather conditions off the US East Coast have forced Royal Caribbean to reroute multiple vessels to Canadian ports to ensure passenger and crew safety. On October 19, the Vision of the Seas, which departed from B

Food insecurity and charity strain in Canada

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Canada food bank visits reach record 2.35 million monthly

Food assistance organizations in Canada are experiencing unprecedented pressure due to rising demand and resource shortages. An Ipsos survey for Second Harvest found that 89% of responding non-profits saw an increase in

Canadian regional development and infrastructure funding

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Canada allocates funding for Northern Ontario economic and infrastructure projects

The Canadian federal government has announced several regional development and infrastructure investments across various provinces. In Northern Canada, $20.53 million has been allocated to 22 projects in Northern Ontari

Data centre and energy infrastructure development in Nova_S_

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Nova Scotia opposition demands debate over $10B AI data centre

Nova Scotia’s approach to data centre development has evolved from cautious skepticism to large-scale investment. Initially, Premier Tim Houston suggested it was premature to discuss data centres before completing major

North American data center and energy expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Data center and energy infrastructure projects expand in US and Canada

Data center expansion and the resulting energy infrastructure demands are driving significant development and debate across North America. In New Brunswick, the provincial government is facing tension over a surge in da

Emera and Canadian Utilities merger

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Emera and Canadian Utilities announce C$72 billion merger

Emera and Canadian Utilities have announced a definitive all-share merger agreement to create one of North America’s largest utility companies. The transaction, valued at approximately C$72 billion in enterprise value, i

Canadian federal heat pump and retrofit program

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Canada announces $2 billion investment for home energy retrofits

The Canadian government has announced a $2 billion investment over the next eight years as part of a National Electricity Strategy to fund up to one million home retrofits. A central component is the National Heat Pump R

Terry Fox Run 2026 community activities in Canada

11 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Terry Fox Runs in Canada raise significant funds for cancer research

The 46th annual Terry Fox Run took place on September 20, 2026, with participation expanding to approximately 650 communities across Canada. This year’s event continues to support the Terry Fox Foundation, which has surp

Jennifer Gaskin manslaughter conviction appeal

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Ontario court overturns conviction over discredited medical evidence

Jennifer Gaskin, convicted in 2002 of manslaughter following the death of her infant son, sought to appeal her verdict based on new medical evidence. While the original conviction was based on expert testimony attributin

Canada Rocket Company development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Canada Rocket Company to build first large-scale engine test site

Canada Rocket Company (CRC) is advancing its development of the R-2, a medium-lift launch vehicle designed to carry up to 15,000 kilograms to low-Earth orbit using methalox propellant. The company is scheduled to begin h