An Alberta Clipper brought snow and high wind gusts to Nova Scotia Yesterday into early this morning. Roads were snow covered and slippery and visibility was low for most of the day. Roads are still slippery in some areas as packed snow has frozen to the ground in some areas, so please drive carefully.
Nova Scotia RCMP say they’re not changing their approach to illegal cannabis enforcement, despite a new provincial directive calling for a police crackdown.
RCMP spokesperson Cst. Mandy Edwards says it’s “business as usual,” noting officers are already enforcing existing laws around illegal cannabis and other substances.
The comments follow Justice Minister Scott Armstrong’s directive instructing police to prioritize identifying and disrupting illegal cannabis operations, and his request for cooperation from Mi’kmaq chiefs.
Nova Scotia has the one of the highest per-capita rate of police-reported human trafficking in Canada, according to new Statistics Canada data. Nova Scotia recorded the highest rate of incidents in 2024, with 4.5 per 100,000 people, exceeding the national rate of 1.5, with Halifax ranked among the cities with the highest reporting rates nationwide.
Researchers say the numbers likely underestimate the true scope of human trafficking, since many victims don’t come forward. Police say increased awareness and reporting in Nova Scotia may also help explain the higher figures.
Nova Scotia’s new interim Liberal leader is calling on the Houston government to develop a full economic strategy focused on collaboration and faster growth.
Timberlea–Prospect MLA and former Premier Iain Rankin says the province lacks clear economic goals and is falling behind the rest of the country, while focusing too heavily on long-term resource projects instead of sectors like tourism and the ocean economy.
Premier Tim Houston responded by defending his government’s emphasis on natural resources, saying they remain Nova Scotia’s best path to prosperity.
The federal government says it is closely monitoring deadly U.S. airstrikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, while continuing Canada’s own anti-drug mission in the region.
National Defence officials say the Canadian Armed Forces are not involved in the strikes, calling the U.S. actions “unilateral.” Canada continues to participate in their joint effort with the U.S. Coast Guard that has operated since 2006.
Defence officials say there are no planned changes to the mission, but all operations are under ongoing review to ensure they align with Canada’s legal obligations.
