When the first European settlers arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada, from Scotland on board the ship Hector in early fall 1773, they were likely amazed at the ­similarities in the two landscapes. Even ...

Have you been smelling smoke outside but don’t see a fire? Nova Scotia wildfire smoke made its way to Massachusetts on Tuesday, as those with a sensitive nose were able to smell the smoke as it pushed ...

These restrictions are in place because open wood fires pose a significant risk; unlike gas or charcoal fires, they can produce sparks that may escape and ignite surrounding vegetation. In contrast, ...

While lobsters landed in the province of Nova Scotia remain in a ‘sweet spot’ for growth, continued warming could push the fishery past that threshold, advises one scientist with the federal governmen ...

Canadian officials announced a fine of more than $18,000 on Wednesday for anyone in Nova Scotia who violates a province-wide burn ban implemented this week as wildfires continue to rage in the region, ...

NDP Leader Claudia Chender says the increase shows that many people have run out of options because they can’t afford to deal with rising rent.