N.S. government has no plans to consider guaranteed basic incomeTuesday, 02, December, 2025  The deputy minister for the Social Development Department said the potential cost and questions about federal support are the key reasons why the Nova Scotia government is not prepared to consider the introduction of a guaranteed basic income.
| Woman charged in stabbing of 6-year-old heading to trialTuesday, 02, December, 2025  After many delays, the case of a woman accused of stabbing a child on a Halifax street is finally moving ahead. Elliott Chorny, 19, is charged with attempted murder and weapons offences in relation to an attack on Feb. 23 of this year.
| N.S. minimum wage will rise to $17 an hour by October 2026Tuesday, 02, December, 2025  The increase will take place in two steps, with the first raising it to $16.75 an hour on April 1 and the second elevating it to $17 an hour on Oct. 1.
| Removal of U.S. products benefited local sales, NSLC saysTuesday, 02, December, 2025  Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation released its second quarter results on Tuesday, revealing that local liquor sales continue to rise.
| Halifax housing construction up significantly this year, with thousands of units underwayTuesday, 02, December, 2025  More than 13,000 housing units are under construction in Halifax as of October, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. People working in the industry say the cost of building remains a challenge.
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