Category: Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island is a separate province, located between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. When did PEI separate from Nova Scotia? 1769The island was split from the British colony of Nova Scotia in 1769, and renamed in 1798 after Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767–1820), the fourth son of King […]

Near Nova Scotia, the Labrador Current runs into the Gulf Stream, which is a northward flowing current that brings warm waters along the east coast of the United States from Florida to Canada. What is cold water current that flows close to Nova Scotia? The Labrador CurrentThe Labrador Current is a cold current in the […]

Leaders of the opposition of the Province of Nova Scotia, since Confederation (1867–present) Name Party Term Jamie Baillie Progressive Conservative 2013–2018 Karla MacFarlane Progressive Conservative 2018 Tim Houston Progressive Conservative 2018–2021 Iain Rankin Liberal 2021–Present Who is the Opposition party in Nova Scotia? Zach Churchill, the leader of the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia, is […]

Nova Scotia Mortgage Rates. Lender Rate Dominion Lending 4.94% 5-YEAR FIXED First National 5.09% 5-YEAR FIXED HSBC 5.29% 5-YEAR FIXED BMO Promotional Rate 5.41% 5-YEAR FIXED Is 4.75 a good interest rate for mortgage? If you’re shopping for an FHA 30 year fixed mortgage, 4.75% is your “Best Execution” target. If you’re shopping for a […]

The Acadians’ migration from Canada was spurred by the 1763 Treaty of Paris which ended the war. The treaty terms provided 18 months for unrestrained emigration. Many Acadians moved to the region of the Atakapa in present-day Louisiana, often travelling via the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti). How did the Cajuns get from Canada […]

Of the Aboriginal population in Nova Scotia, 50.2% (25,830) were First Nations people, 45.3% (23,310) were Métis, and 1.5% ( 795) were Inuit. Aboriginal identity Number Percent (%) First Nations single identity (Registered or Treaty Indian) 15,320 1.7 Are there Eskimos in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia was home to 21,895 First Nations people, 10,050 Métis, […]

For over 75 years, Medavie Blue Cross has been a leading health services partner for individuals, employers and governments across Canada. How much does Blue Cross cost in Nova Scotia? Rates Ages Single Couple 0-29 $21.65 $32.48 30-44 $21.65 $32.48 45-54 $24.76 $35.56 55-64 $27.85 $38.66 Is medical free in Nova Scotia? All residents of […]

Send us an e-mail through our online enquiry form. The application must be presented IN PERSON, along with the appropriate identification requirements. For information on identification requirements click here. The applicant must appear in person to have a photo taken, and pay $17.70 (No tax is charged). How do I get a new Nova Scotia […]

The following is a list of ice hockey teams in Nova Scotia, past and present. It includes the league(s) they play for, and championships won. American Hockey League. Team Nova Scotia Voyageurs City Halifax Existed 1971-84 Calder Cups 3 Does Nova Scotia have a professional hockey team? The other three appearances were in 2003, 2005 […]

Balancing Rock is a freak of nature overlooking St. Mary’s Bay created by hundreds of years of wind and ocean storms. How it continues to stand no one knows. The basalt column of rock stands 9 metres (20 foot) tall and sits on the edge of a cliff. How was the balancing rock formed? Like […]