Nova Scotia has taken a step toward a more accessible future with the approval of the Built Environment Accessibility Standard, the first of six planned standards. Starting April 1, 2026, new infrastructure projects will be required to meet accessibility requirements for outdoor and recreational spaces. The standard aims to improve access to things like parking, eating areas, park benches, and recreational facilities for people with disabilities. The move is part of a broader effort to ensure equal access in areas such as education, employment, transportation, and communication. Changes to the Nova Scotia Building Code will also be made to support these goals.

 

 

New Ipsos polling shows the Liberal Party extending its lead over the Conservatives, with the latest numbers indicating 42 percent support for the Liberals compared to 36 percent for the Conservatives. This marks a seven-point increase in just three weeks, beyond the poll’s margin of error. The shift comes after a February poll that saw the Liberals narrowly edge ahead for the first time in years. Ipsos CEO Darrell Bricker notes that, based on current trends, the Liberals could be heading into “majority government territory.” Meanwhile, the NDP saw a two-point drop to 10 percent, while the Bloc Québécois remained steady at six percent.

 

 

Sipekne’katik RCMP Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 43-year-old Godfrey Charles Maloney, who was reported missing on February 28, 2025.

Godfrey is described as 5-foot-4, 150lbs, brown eyes, and has medium length brown hair. His last clothing description is unknown.

Godfrey was last seen at a mall in Truro in mid-February. He is known to spend time in Indian Brook, Millbrook, Truro, Pictou Landing, and the Halifax area.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Godfrey Maloney is asked to contact Sipekne’katik RCMP Detachment or local police. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers or submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

 

 

Faculty members and students are voicing concerns over Bill 12, a proposed law that could grant the Nova Scotia government greater control over university governance. The bill would give the province the power to demand revitalization plans from financially struggling universities, with the option to withhold funding if those plans are unsatisfactory. Peter McInnis, president of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, argues that this could lead to severe changes like program closures or breaches of collective agreements. Cathy Conrad from Saint Mary’s University warned the bill is already causing disruption at her institution. Students, including Dalhousie’s Maren Mealy, raised alarms about the bill stifling academic freedom by allowing the government to set research priorities. Despite the controversy, no university president testified before the committee.

 

 

In the Maritime Junior Hockey League playoffs,The Pictou County Weeks Crushers 

Lost to the Summerside Western Capitals 5-4 in game 3. Their series continues Thursday night at 7pm in the Pictou County Wellness Centre.