The hottest weather so far this season is expected to hit Nova Scotia Thursday and Friday and could last into the Saturday, according to Environment Canada.&nbsp;

On Thursday the temperature could get as high as 32 C, but feel like 36 C with the humidity. Friday is supposed to be slightly warmer topping out at 33 C and feeling like 38 C.&nbsp;

Cooler temperatures are expected along parts of the coast where winds blow onshore.

Only the southern tip of Nova Scotia and the western sides of Cumberland and Colchester counties have no heat-related weather statements in effect.&nbsp;

A warm air mass is expected to arrive in Nova Scotia on Wednesday, pushing temperatures up around 28 C.&nbsp;

The hot weather is expected to continue on Thursday and Friday as wind from the southwest flows into the area driving temperatures even higher, said the national forecaster in a news release.&nbsp;

The warm&nbsp;temperatures make it more likely people will experience heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Environment Canada said people should reduce their risks by scheduling outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.&nbsp;

Campaign connects customers with Black-owned businesses in Halifax

At a time when many people are seeking ways to support Black-owned businesses, a non-profit group in Halifax has come up with a way to help seven Black entrepreneurs reach more customers.

ACCE HFX is co-ordinating the Buy Black Halifax campaign to help connect seven Black-owned businesses with more customers.

ACCE Halifax

Controversial mill treatment facility at Boat Harbour 'did its job' removing contaminants

There is little sign of pulp mill pollutants in sediments and marine life in the Northumberland Strait after decades of paper production in the area, according to a new study published in the journal Marine Pollution.

Dalhousie University researcher Tony Walker looked for pulp mill contaminants in the Northumberland Strait. He said it's great news that he didn't find them.

Dalhousie University researcher Tony Walker

Dalhousie University researcher Tony Walker looked for pulp mill contaminants in the Northumberland Strait, but said he didn't find them.

From sea to sea? N.S. company turns ghost gear into plastic lumber

Lost or abandoned fishing gear is being fished out of the sea. To keep it out of the dump, one company is turning the garbage into synthetic wood with the hope that it has a new role back in the sea.

Mike Chassie is vice-president at Goodwood Plastic Products, which now recycles ghost gear into synthetic lumber.

Mike Chassie

Mike Chassie is vice-president at Goodwood Plastic Products, which now turns ghost gear into synthetic lumber.

Nova Scotia names board to oversee $50M forestry trust

The Nova Scotia government has named the three-person board that will oversee a $50-million trust fund intended to help the province's forestry industry transition into a more diversified sector.

The Medway Community Forest Co-op says the land it manages for the provincial government is extremely diverse.

Trees on Medway Community Forest Co-op managed land

The aim of the province's forestry trust fund is to help diversify the sector in Nova Scotia and make it less reliant on any single player.

Hikers rescued after they were 'surrounded by bears' in Cape Breton Highlands

Two hikers were on the Clyburn Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park when they encountered some bears on the trail. "I did not think we were getting out of the woods yesterday," said Stephanie Hawley.

Stephanie Hawley, left, and Crystal Hill wait on the Clyburn Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park after calling 911. Hawley said while they look relaxed, they were 'in shock' after encountering black bears on the trail.

Stephanie Hawley and Crystal Hill

Temperatures are expected to keep rising Wednesday into Friday. 

Heat and humidity to settle over Nova Scotia for the next few days

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