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Why N.S. gas stations and wholesalers can — for now — sell gas for 3 cents a litre more
An interim order by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board could contribute to higher gas prices at the pump starting today. Gas wholesalers are now able to charge three cents a litre more for gas, which also affects the price at gas stations.
Improv theatre program in Dartmouth aims to get 2SLGBTQ+ youth into the arts
The company that runs an annual queer theatre festival in Halifax has a new and free improv theatre program. Page1 Theatre is partnering with The MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning to teach 2SLGBTQ+ youth about improv.
Electricity generation, distribution top source of 2022 N.S. greenhouse gas emissions: StatsCan
Statistics Canada has completed its annual accounting of greenhouse gas emissions from economic activity. The agency says Nova Scotia's top source of emissions in 2022 was electricity generation and distribution, accounting for about 40 per cent of the province's emissions.
N.S. lost about 7 winter days a year over last decade due to climate change: study
U.S.-based climate science organization Climate Central has released a new study that looks at how many days of winter different places in the northern hemisphere have lost due to climate change.
In Depth
A closer look at the 2024 N.S. election results and what they tell us about the major parties and voters
There were some big wins and losses in the 2024 Nova Scotia election. But there’s more to the story beyond the number of seats each party won.
Finding skilled labour, input costs reported as pressing obstacles for N.S. businesses: StatsCan
Statistics Canada has released new survey data on the most challenging obstacles Nova Scotia businesses expect to face in the coming months. Finding skilled labour and rising input costs were the most widely reported.
Older 2SLGBTQ+ adults embraced tech to support each other during pandemic: Dalhousie study
The study from the Sexual Health and Gender Research Lab found many older 2SLGBTQ+ adults improved their technology skills during the pandemic.
Killam reports 'largest rental gains' on new leases in company's history in most recent update
Halifax-based landlord Killam Apartment REIT recorded the "largest rental gains" in company history for when new tenants move into an apartment, according to its financial report for the quarter ending Sept. 30.
First N.S. gender-affirming top surgery program now in place with 2 dedicated surgeons
For the first time, Nova Scotia Health has a dedicated gender-affirming top surgery program with specifically trained surgeons who have a mandate to provide the care. Two surgeons have been recruited for the program in the last two years.
Most young people didn't vote in the last N.S. election. Advocates are working to change that
Advocates are working to improve youth voter turnout in this provincial election. The last time Nova Scotians went to the polls in 2021, young people aged 18-34 had the lowest voter turnout.