Nova Scotia has been named one of Travel + Leisure Magazine’s top 50 travel destinations for 2025, recognized for its coastal experiences and convenient air travel. This success follows strategic investments in local businesses and tourism infrastructure, resulting in over one million visitors between January and July 2024. The Yukon also made the list, highlighting Canada’s tourism appeal.
A 19-year-old Sikh woman, an employee of a Walmart store in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was found deceased inside a walk-in oven in the bakery department. The police investigation is ongoing, and the cause of death remains undetermined. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with the Maritime Sikh Society expressing grief for the woman and her family.
The Canadian Coast Guard has successfully removed and dismantled three vessels in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, that posed a significant threat to the marine environment. The operation, completed ahead of schedule, involved the removal of contaminated water and the recycling of over 170,000 kg of steel.
Nova Scotia has launched a new advertising campaign that leverages the success of the local film industry and showcases the province’s stunning landscapes. The campaign seeks to attract travelers and promote tourism while highlighting the economic significance of filmmaking. Strategic ad placements during the popular series ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ aim to reach viewers and raise awareness of Nova Scotia as a must-visit destination.
Graduates from post-secondary schools in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island face some of the highest student loan debt in the nation. According to Statistics Canada, the average debt for Nova Scotia college graduates was $18,100 and $39,100 for bachelor’s degree holders. In Prince Edward Island, students repaying an average of $43,500 after completing a bachelor’s degree program. Despite the drop in the proportion of students with debt, the average amount owed has increased significantly since 2000.
While food inflation has slowed in recent months, community groups across Nova Scotia are still experiencing a surge in demand for their services as grocery bills remain high for many households. Organizations like the Mobile Food Market have doubled their supply in the past 18 months to meet the increasing need, and have received provincial grants to expand their capacity. Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia is also witnessing overwhelming demand for its food coupon program, which provides weekly allotments of market bucks redeemable at local markets. Despite easing inflation, food prices remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, driving consumers away from mainstream grocery stores. Experts predict that grocery prices will continue to drop in the coming months due to declining consumer spending. However, overall inflation, particularly in categories such as housing and interest rates, remains a challenge for many Nova Scotians.
