Category: Nova Scotia

1992. Emera grew from the holding company that was formed following the privatization of Nova Scotia Power in 1992. Is Nova Scotia Power owned by Emera? The utility provides 95 per cent of Nova Scotia’s generation, transmission and distribution services. Nova Scotia Power is Emera’s founding affiliate and a wholly owned subsidiary. Why was Nova […]

The employment outlook will be moderate for Plumbers (NOC 7251) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 period. The following factors contributed to this outlook: Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. What jobs are in demand in Nova Scotia? With construction going […]

Generalized Time Zone in Nova Scotia Time Zone Abbreviation & Name Offset AT Atlantic Time UTC -4:00 / -3:00 Is Nova Scotia in AST or ADT? Atlantic Standard Time is commonly shortened to Atlantic Time (AT). In Canada, the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are in the Atlantic Time Zone. Is Nova Scotia […]

Nova Scotia banned smoking in public spaces and workplaces on December 1, 2006. Is smoking allowed in Nova Scotia? Designated smoking areas on municipal property Smoking and vaping on municipal property is permitted only within municipal designated smoking areas (DSAs). When was smoking banned in Canada? In 1976, Ottawa passed the first municipal smoking bylaw […]

The bureau said the storm also washed at least 20 homes into the ocean, primarily in Port aux Basques, N.L. More than half of the insured damages were in Nova Scotia, said the IBC, at more than $385 million, with Prince Edward Island following with more than $220 million in insured damages. How much damage […]

five working days. Bereavement Leave Employees can take unpaid leave of up to five working days in a row if their spouse, parent, guardian, child / child under their care, grandparent, grandchild, sister, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, sister-in-law, or brother-in-law dies. How many days are you entitled to when a family member dies? How […]

Nova Scotia has a great variety of coastal landforms. Most of the land in Nova Scotia is bedrock. As a result of erosion and transportation of unconsolidated material, landforms such as beaches and marshes are being formed. These deposits are also being eroded and/or flooded by the rising sea level. What type of land does […]

Entry fees are not charged at Nova Scotia Provincial parks, except for Cape Chignecto Provincial Park and the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. Chignecto day passes cost $5 per person and $15 per family. Annual passes are $25 per person. Additional fees may be charged for certain activities such as skiing on groomed trails. Do you need […]

October 1 to December 31, excluding Sundays Bag Limit Five (5) per day, with possession limit after the first day of ten (10) at any time. A Small Game Hunting Licence is required. Can you shoot spruce grouse in Nova Scotia? (3) Except as provided by the Act or regulations, no person shall take, hunt […]

The Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists that vehicles with tinted windshields, front side windows or license plate covers are prohibited in Nova Scotia. While some motorists install after-market window tint or license plate covers, for cosmetic reasons, these modifications pose safety risks to road users. Are tinted windows illegal in Nova Scotia? Vehicle window […]