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N.S. wages grew faster than inflation for the 2nd consecutive year, but remain lowest in Canada
A CBC analysis of Statistics Canada data shows that the median Nova Scotia wage rose 1.8% in 2024 — the second consecutive year wages outpaced inflation. But, inequality remains with wages being the lowest in Canada.
Large landlord reports biggest operating income increase for Halifax apartments in last 5 years
Halifax-based landlord Killam Apartment REIT has released its 2024 year-end financial results. The company reported its largest net operating income increase for its Halifax apartments in the last five years.
We tracked N.S. power outages in 2024. There were unplanned outages nearly every day
There were more than than 4,700 outages across the province last year.
Uncertainty around U.S. tariffs causing chaos, forcing N.S. businesses to adapt
While U.S. President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of sweeping tariffs on imported Canadian goods, Nova Scotia businesses are still facing uncertainty and the ramifications that come with that.
Student nursing conference in Halifax aims to help make health care more inclusive
The Canadian Nursing Students' Association is holding its annual conference in Halifax. The conference is centred on the topic of how to make health care more inclusive and equitable.
Dalhousie study examines how pharmacists can help improve access to gender-affirming care
A new peer-reviewed study from Dalhousie University has found that pharmacists' scope of practice can be used to provide gender-affirming care — health care that supports a person's gender identity.
Halifax advocates working to improve health care for people with sight loss
Advocates with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and a Dalhousie medical student have been working on initiatives to improve health care for patients with sight loss.
Study links oil and gas industry pollution in Alberta to negative health outcomes
A new peer-reviewed study on the health impacts of pollution from Alberta's oil and gas sector has found the odds of having negative respiratory and cardiovascular health outcomes increase by nine to 21 per cent, depending on the number of oil and gas wells a person lives near.
In Depth
Halifax traffic is more congested than before the pandemic — and things could get worse
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, traffic congestion in Halifax has returned to and surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Congestion has also shifted more to the middle of the workweek. Population growth and a shift back to office work could be reasons for this.
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.