Since learning to walk, Ibrahim Elsherif has had a soccer ball at his feet. Now, the Halifax-area 13-year-old is on the verge of living his soccer dream. “Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as they call it. And I think I’m super lucky to be part of something that big and be able to feel the atmosphere,” he said….
Weighing the pros and cons of a social media ban is something many Canadian youth, parents, and politicians have been doing lately. The federal government is introducing legislation addressing social media and AI chatbot safety, particularly for Canadian youth. The legislation will include an age restriction preventing children under the age of 16 from having…
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia is cutting its rates for the first time in more than 40 years. WCB Nova Scotia says the injury rate in the province is at a record low and is continuing to decline, enabling the organization to cut rates by 15 per cent. “The workplace injuries in Nova…
Halifax police say they’re issuing a “plea” to youth about imitation firearms and the danger they pose both for the community and the young people themselves. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) spoke to media Wednesday about the “concerning trend” they’ve noticed. “There’s a real possibility of us going to these calls three times a week that…
By Devin Stevens The Canadian Press Posted June 10, 2026 12:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Nova Scotia government says it’s on track to move all people with disabilities out of institutions by the 2028 deadline. A 2021 court case found systemic government discrimination against people with…
The Nova Scotia government says that the board responsible for libraries in the Annapolis Valley needs to better explain to the public why it has decided to close several branches. Meanwhile, the CEO of the organization says the “deeply upsetting” decision to close five of 11 library locations was needed to stay afloat despite years…