• Nova Scotia's capital and largest municipality is Halifax, which is home to over 45% of the province's population as of the 2021 census. (wikipedia.org)
  • Elevate your experience in Nova Scotia's bustling capital city with a stay at our newly renovated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. (marriott.com)
  • Fuel up for a busy day in downtown Halifax with a cup of Sissiboo Coffee Roaster Ltd coffee at Balancing Rock Coffeehouse, enjoy the harbour views from our seasonal outdoor Stone's Throw Patio, or join us at Harbourstone Pour House for seasonal dishes sourced from here in Nova Scotia. (marriott.com)
  • Cells are seen during a media tour of renovations at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Halifax. (cbc.ca)
  • Halifax Nova Scotia events top the charts within the tourism sector, exhibiting live Celtic music, special wine events, and plenty of traditional celebrations. (destination360.com)
  • One of the top Halifax Nova Scotia events, and one of the longest running events observed in the province, is Hungry Planet, an exhibition hosted by renowned Pier 21 and supported by the Montreal Science Center. (destination360.com)
  • In August, the Atlantic Fringe Festival takes the front line as one of the best Nova Scotia events to attend in Halifax . (destination360.com)
  • Pop Explosion is another of the key Halifax Nova Scotia events happening for four full days each October. (destination360.com)
  • The Greek Festival in mid-June, the Multicultural Festival in July, and the Halifax Jazz Festival, also in July, are some of the best-received of all Nova Scotia events. (destination360.com)
  • This website is brought to you by Chebucto Community Net (CCN) in Halifax, Nova Scotia (New Scotland -or- Alba Nuadh), Canada. (chebucto.ns.ca)
  • The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax said Thursday that Lee's track could take the storm anywhere between southwestern New Brunswick and southwestern Nova Scotia. (yahoo.com)
  • The large waves and storm surge could result in coastal flooding during the high tide around noon Saturday in Shelburne County, then during the high tide late Saturday along the Nova Scotia coast from Queens County to eastern Halifax County. (yahoo.com)
  • Fisheries Research Board of Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (cdc.gov)
  • SIGDOC '17: Proceedings of the 35th ACM International Conference on the Design of Communication, August 11-13, 2017, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (cdc.gov)
  • Scots tracing their ancestry back to all parts of Scotland constitute a major proportion of the population of each of Nova Scotia's eighteen counties. (chebucto.ns.ca)
  • Casual coastal dining is on the menu at Harbourstone Pour House, which highlights Nova Scotia's culinary bounty. (marriott.com)
  • Peoples of African descent are a vibrant part of Nova Scotia's past. (stfx.ca)
  • dine in one of Nova Scotia's highest rated restaurants, Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café , offering an authentic taste of local Nova Scotia dining through the use of local and in season ingredients. (travelmole.com)
  • Nova Scotia's flag was granted in 1625 by King James I, (James VI of Scotland) to Sir William Alexander, a Scottish noble and explorer for the establishment of a Colony in what was then French Acadia. (crwflags.com)
  • At this time, Nova Scotia's coat of arms was also granted. (crwflags.com)
  • As reported by CBC, http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2013/05/08/ns-forgotten-flag.html , Nova Scotia's provincial flag is now confirmed. (crwflags.com)
  • An oversight from Nova Scotia's past is about to be fixed thanks to the work of an 11-year-old girl. (crwflags.com)
  • Conservationists have been advocating for Nova Scotia's moose, declared an endangered species by the province in 2003, through petitions, rallies and the courts. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • A key government report that recommends reducing clear-cutting and turning a portion of Nova Scotia's Crown land into protected zones has yet to be implemented by the province. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • Roughly half of Nova Scotia's forests have been harvested since mechanization introduced large-scale clear-cutting to the province in the 1980s, Mr. Bancroft said. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • That machinery requires a vast network of logging roads, which opened up dense patches of Nova Scotia's interior to predators and poachers, while removing larger amounts of woods that moose need to roam, he said. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • Residents of Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast and those living near the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick are also being warned that significantly higher water levels could lead to localized flooding and dangerous surf. (yahoo.com)
  • Nova Scotia's got innovation, hard work, and a deep commitment to the world we're leaving for our kids. (gc.ca)
  • What is Nova Scotia's Accessibility Act? (siteimprove.com)
  • Nova Scotia's Accessibility Act, also known as Bill 59, was passed in April 2017. (siteimprove.com)
  • What are Nova Scotia's Accessibility Standards? (siteimprove.com)
  • Nova Scotia's Accessibility Directorate is responsible for implementing and administering the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. (siteimprove.com)
  • What is the Government of Nova Scotia's Accessibility Plan? (siteimprove.com)
  • Nova Scotia's Accessibility Plan was collaboratively developed with government staff, through discussions with employees with disabilities, and with input from community engagement sessions. (siteimprove.com)
  • Information and Communications is also one of the six accessibility standards and is a current priority outlined in the Government of Nova Scotia's Accessibility Plan (2018-2021). (siteimprove.com)
  • In 1848, Nova Scotia became the first British colony to achieve responsible government, and it confederated with New Brunswick and the Province of Canada (now Ontario and Quebec) in July 1867 to form what is now the country of Canada. (wikipedia.org)
  • Earlier this month, Nova Scotia became the first province to stop locking up migrants in its provincial jails who were detained for administrative reasons by the Canada Border Services Agency. (cbc.ca)
  • The Nova Scotia Department of Justice confirmed to Radio-Canada/CBC that it ended this practice on Aug. 8, 2023. (cbc.ca)
  • Nova Scotia can be said to be the birthplace of black culture and heritage in Canada, boasting the largest Indigenous Black community in Canada. (stfx.ca)
  • Although there is no definitive documentation of this dog's origin in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada, many believe it has been in existence since the 17th century when the dogs were used as hunting companions in Europe and eastern North America. (pets4you.com)
  • A wildlife corridor established by the Nature Conservancy of Canada to encourage moose from New Brunswick to migrate to Nova Scotia also appears to have had little impact on the dwindling population. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • Environment Canada has issued hurricane watches for the southwestern Nova Scotia counties of Digby, Queens, Shelburne and Yarmouth, where hurricane-strength winds could gust as high as 120 kilometres per hour on Saturday. (yahoo.com)
  • A population -based retrospective cohort study was undertaken of all pregnancies involving a fetus with trisomy 21 in Nova Scotia , Canada , from 2000 to 2019. (bvsalud.org)
  • There's been a lot of news for the last few years here in Nova Scotia and all across Canada on the difficulties of getting and keeping a regular primary care provider, and there has also been a lot of coverage about overcrowded emergency departments and efforts to reduce the need for emergency care," said Lethbridge. (medscape.com)
  • I have a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Environmental & Sustainability Studies from Acadia University, in Nova Scotia, Canada. (lu.se)
  • She has a bachelor's degree in Economics and Environmental & Sustainability Studies from Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada and a Master's degree in Environmental Studies from Queen's University, Ontario, Canada. (lu.se)
  • Previously unreleased, "Mr. Bangbadaboom ," a track by Thrillah, a rapper from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia , made its way onto the show's season premiere, "Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door. (complex.com)
  • Nova Scotia" means "New Scotland" in Latin and is the recognized English-language name for the province. (wikipedia.org)
  • The province was first named in the 1621 Royal Charter granting to Sir William Alexander in 1632 the right to settle lands including modern Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and the Gaspé Peninsula. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nova Scotia is Canada's second-smallest province in area, after Prince Edward Island. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cape Breton Island, a large island to the northeast of the Nova Scotia mainland, is also part of the province, as is Sable Island, a small island notorious for being the site of offshore shipwrecks, approximately 175 km (110 mi) from the province's southern coast. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nova Scotia lies in the mid-temperate zone and, although the province is almost surrounded by water, the climate is closer to continental climate rather than maritime. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mosherville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in The Municipality of the District of West Hants. (wikipedia.org)
  • 207.9 (1) A penalty constitutes a debt due to Her Majesty in right of the Province and may be recovered in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. (gc.ca)
  • These individuals have made Nova Scotia their home and have contributed to the fabric and success of today's province. (stfx.ca)
  • I have the text of the 'Royal Warrant Assigning Armorial Bearings to the Province of Nova Scotia' dated 19 January 1929. (crwflags.com)
  • Last May, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court sided with the conservationists, saying the province has failed to live up to its legal obligations to protect at-risk species, including moose. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • by harnessing Nova Scotian innovation and, yes, wind, we're creating over 500 middle-class jobs across the province. (gc.ca)
  • Nova Scotia was the third province to enact accessibility legislation, after Ontario in 2005 and Manitoba in 2013. (siteimprove.com)
  • Since the Government of Nova Scotia created their accessibility plan to lead by example for the province, it's expected that the Information and Communications Accessibility Standard will contain similar website accessibility requirements. (siteimprove.com)
  • The Eastern Canadian province of Nova Scotia has passed legislation banning most flavoured tobacco products. (who.int)
  • The Nova Scotian climate is in many ways similar to the central Baltic Sea coast in Northern Europe, only wetter and snowier. (wikipedia.org)
  • Four $2,500 awards to African Nova Scotian students entering any year of a full time post-secondary education program in the areas of Power Engineering, Power Line Technician, Instrumentation Tech, Engineering, Technology, Business, Marketing & Communications, Environmental Sciences or Law. (nspower.ca)
  • We would like to recognize the African Nova Scotian communities who have called this land their home for the last four hundred years, and who have also been marginalized and excluded in this territory. (stfx.ca)
  • These culturally rich settlers formed the African Nova Scotian community, and today, over 400 years later, call Nova Scotia their home. (stfx.ca)
  • Nova Scotian website the flag is supposed to be 1:2 (not 3:4)! (crwflags.com)
  • The Nova Scotia peninsula is connected to the rest of North America by the Isthmus of Chignecto, on which the province's land border with New Brunswick is located. (wikipedia.org)
  • The province's mainland is the Nova Scotia peninsula and includes numerous bays and estuaries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nova Scotia events are a choice way to explore the province's distinct culture and get a taste of east coast celebrations at their finest. (destination360.com)
  • A 2017 aerial study commissioned by Nova Scotia estimated there could be as few as 85 of the animals left on the province's mainland. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • With the latest shift eastward to Lee's predicted track, meteorologists say the threat of heavier rain has shifted to western Nova Scotia, central New Brunswick and northward into Quebec's Gaspé region and the province's Lower North Shore. (yahoo.com)
  • Thanks to our convenient downtown hotel location, you're perfectly placed to explore Scotiabank Centre, Casino Nova Scotia, Citadel Hill and more. (marriott.com)
  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers love water and birding, and have extremely high endurance. (pets4you.com)
  • On Sunday, May 28th, a series of wildfires broke out across Nova Scotia and continued to rage for over two weeks. (canadahelps.org)
  • Help Nova Scotians receive crisis relief as they rebuild and repair in the aftermath of the wildfires. (canadahelps.org)
  • Housing concerns are mounting in Nova Scotia due to the devastation caused by the wildfires over the last couple of weeks. (globalnews.ca)
  • Massachusetts residents with sensitive noses might be able to get a whiff of the wildfires burning hundreds of miles away in Nova Scotia. (wbur.org)
  • Scottish emigrants came to Nova Scotia from all parts of Scotland, from the northern shores of the Highlands to the English border, from the Inner and Outer Islands, from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, and from all points in between. (chebucto.ns.ca)
  • These are the Scots who built a future of themselves and their children in New Scotland (Nova Scotia) that Sir William Alexander founded, and built the Nova Scotia we know today. (chebucto.ns.ca)
  • The inclusion of a Scottish family name is based on proof of ancestry in Scotland, and its presence within Nova Scotia today. (chebucto.ns.ca)
  • About the size of Scotland and home to just a million people, Nova Scotia is very much a road trip destination, with spectacular seaside and inland driving routes. (travelmole.com)
  • Declared the provincial dog of Nova Scotia in 1955, it gained great notoriety nationally when two were awarded Best in Show at various championship events in 1980. (pets4you.com)
  • Regan Parker was working on a heritage project for her class when she discovered that the coat of arms that represents Nova Scotia has never officially been recognized as the provincial flag. (crwflags.com)
  • The authority for the armorial banner of Nova Scotia rests squarely with the grant of arms in 1625, but an armorial banner is not a provincial flag. (crwflags.com)
  • The provincial flag of Nova Scotia has never been authorized, but relies on a tradition dating back to its first informal use in 1858. (crwflags.com)
  • This statistic shows the assets and liabilities of the Nova Scotia provincial government from 2007 to 2021. (statista.com)
  • In 2021, the provincial government of Nova Scotia had assets totaling around 12.26 billion Canadian dollars. (statista.com)
  • She's among a growing number of Nova Scotians turning to acts of civil disobedience to put pressure on the provincial government for a moratorium on clear-cutting in areas where moose are known to live. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • Cases were identified from the provincial laboratory genetics database, linked to the Nova Scotia Atlee Perinatal Database for pregnancy outcomes , and compared with the general obstetrical population . (bvsalud.org)
  • The Sipekne'katik First Nation has indefinitely postponed the start of a communal lobster fishery planned for Thursday in southwestern Nova Scotia. (yahoo.com)
  • Nina Newington was guiding her pickup truck down a gravel logging road in southwestern Nova Scotia in October, a half an hour from any paved roadway, when she saw it: a 900-acre-sized wasteland where old-growth trees used to be. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • The Canadian Cancer Society expressed its content with the decision, calling Nova Scotia a national leader in tobacco control. (who.int)
  • She says that in the months preceding the end of the agreement with Nova Scotia, some migrants were transferred to jails in New Brunswick. (cbc.ca)
  • Moose, while abundant in Newfoundland and Labrador, Cape Breton and New Brunswick, are at risk of disappearing from mainland Nova Scotia. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • Meanwhile, tropical storm watches were issued for the western half of Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick, including Saint John County, Fundy National Park and Moncton. (yahoo.com)
  • During the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), thousands of Loyalists settled in Nova Scotia. (wikipedia.org)
  • The American Revolution brought about 20 000 Loyalists, disbanded soldiers and refugees to Nova Scotia as permanent settlers. (geni.com)
  • Fast forward to April 20th, 2020 where we learned that officer Heidi Stevenson was killed amongst 21 others in Nova Scotia. (gofundme.com)
  • We're planning to play some music, live on our instagram page and Facebook this May 17th, 2020 at 7PM Nova Scotia time. (gofundme.com)
  • The researchers accessed data on all patients in Nova Scotia who underwent non-emergency hip and knee procedures from 2005-2020. (medscape.com)
  • And it's home to an endangered moose population, those solitary giants of the woods that once roamed widely but are now believed to number fewer than 100 on mainland Nova Scotia. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • In Nova Scotia, a population of affected French-Acadians were previously designated as having Niemann-Pick disease type D, however, it was shown that these individuals have mutations in the gene associated with Niemann-Pick disease type C1. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Moose are at risk of disappearing from mainland Nova Scotia. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • Nova Scotia adopted a recovery plan for mainland moose in 2007, but activists say lobbying from the forestry industry has prevented any meaningful protection measures from being implemented. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • It is firmly to be hoped that the government of Nova Scotia will one day pass the necessary legislation to officially give to the public that which it has coveted for so long. (crwflags.com)
  • The legislation aims to make Nova Scotia inclusive and barrier-free by 2030. (siteimprove.com)
  • Seafood lovers shouldn't miss CATCH Nova Scotia Seafood Festival for a taste of premium east coast seafood of all kinds that will demonstrate just how incredibly delicious and accessible dining on succulent lobster is all around the area. (destination360.com)
  • Protests - sometimes violent - from commercial fishermen greeted the launch of the first self-regulated moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Nova Scotia. (yahoo.com)
  • Nova Scotia doesn't have to look far to see what can happen when the plight of the moose is ignored. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • We're working in partnership with local First Nations communities and we're delivering clean, Made in Nova Scotia power, to hundreds of thousands of homes. (gc.ca)
  • The land that makes up what is now Nova Scotia was inhabited by the Miꞌkmaq people at the time of European colonization. (wikipedia.org)
  • Only a six-hour flight from the UK, Nova Scotia is filled to the brim with stunning natural beauty, diverse cultures, rich heritage, and friendly people. (travelmole.com)
  • Similar to the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) , the Nova Scotia government is working with people with disabilities, and public and private sector organizations to create six standards for an accessible Nova Scotia. (siteimprove.com)
  • The Nova Scotia fires causing the haze started burning Monday amid extreme heat, and have scorched over 25,000 acres and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, according to CNN. (wbur.org)
  • The disease occurs more frequently in people of French-Acadian descent in Nova Scotia. (medlineplus.gov)
  • We checked with the executive council, leg library, Communications Nova Scotia, and so on, and in fact, it had never been recognized as the official flag,' Boudreau said. (crwflags.com)
  • Boudreau introduced a bill on Tuesday to confirm the 155-year-old white and blue flag as the official flag of Nova Scotia. (crwflags.com)
  • Clean Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1988 to work with government, industry, individuals and citizens groups in an effort to inspire environmental change. (thecoast.ca)
  • If travel itineraries are flexible, planning around one of the Nova Scotia Music festivals, seafood festivals, or wine events is a great way to incorporate a memorable experience into a getaway. (destination360.com)
  • The Nova Scotia Health Authority has postponed all elective surgeries until further notice to prepare for COVID-19's imminent strain on the health-care system. (cbc.ca)
  • Nova Scotia received about $400 a day for each immigration detainee -$12,000 a month - according to a Human Rights Watch report. (cbc.ca)
  • At Nova Scotia Power, we're proud to foster education, diversity and inclusion to help empower students to follow their dreams. (nspower.ca)
  • Musique Royale is deeply indebted to the Department of Canadian Heritage for helping us to bring established artists from across the country to Nova Scotia for the benefit of citizens and visitors. (newswire.ca)
  • This category is for organizations, places or other things founded or established in Nova Scotia in the year 1635 . (wikipedia.org)
  • Previously unreleased for six years, "Mr. Bangbadaboom," a track by Nova Scotia rapper Thrillah, made its way onto Euphoria's Season 2 premiere. (complex.com)
  • As with many of our ancestors, the McLellans were part of the Ulster Scot migration from the area around Londonderry, Northern Ireland to Nova Scotia in 1761 under the sponsorship of Alexander McNutt. (geni.com)
  • I have been to Quebec City and loved the feel of the area, so if there are any similar cities/towns in the Nova Scotia area, I'd love to hear about them. (fodors.com)
  • We've been hammering away at this for a long time, but nothing is happening," said Bob Bancroft, a retired wildlife biologist who's now president of Nature Nova Scotia, a conservation group. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • Experiencing a Nova Scotia festival is a highlight during tours and often illustrates rich history and a host of exciting east coast customs. (destination360.com)
  • Does anyone have suggestions of areas in Nova Scotia to visit and how many days to stay in each location? (fodors.com)
  • Unlike many breeds that cannot tolerate extreme heat or excessively cold temperatures, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can live in any climate, whether hot and humid or downright frigid. (pets4you.com)
  • In subsequent years, the British began settling "foreign Protestants" in the region and deported the French-speaking Acadians en masse. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nova Scotia Maple is a medium grey maple with full cathedrals and active grain movement throughout the design. (wilsonart.com)
  • The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was granted full recognition into the Sporting Group by the AKC on July 1, 2003. (pets4you.com)
  • Dr. Gary Ernest is president of Doctors Nova Scotia and a family doctor in Liverpool. (cbc.ca)
  • Developed to toll, lure and retrieve waterfowl, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is recognized today not just for its hunting expertise, but also for its congenial personality and love for children. (pets4you.com)