Houston government’s rapid, packed session is an affront to democracy, say oppositionWednesday, 25, February, 2026  In less than 72 hours, the Progressive Conservative government of Premier Tim Houston has released a budget, a capital plan and six bills affecting more than 30 pieces of legislation.
| Plan to close museums leaves heritage sector 'devastated'Wednesday, 25, February, 2026  The vice-president of the Association of Nova Scotia Museums says while there's hope that community groups might take over these sites, broader funding cuts remain a challenge to sustain them.
| Mental health funding tied to 2020 mass shooting part of Nova Scotia budget cutsWednesday, 25, February, 2026  The Office of Addictions and Mental Health is cutting a total of $110,000 from two mass shooting-related programs, both of
which came out of recommendations from the public inquiry that investigated the 2020 tragedy in which a gunman dressed as a Mountie killed 22 people over two days.
| N.S. Social Workers Act repealed without notice, consultation: collegeWednesday, 25, February, 2026  The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers said it was "disappointed" by the Houston government's decision and that it will impact its ability to ensure safe delivery of ethical social work and making sure the most vulnerable voices are heard.
| Truro-area students protest school board’s response to hazing chargesWednesday, 25, February, 2026  Students and adults rallied Wednesday in reaction to how the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education has responded to at least one student facing criminal charges related to alleged hockey hazing. As the CBC's Luke Ettinger reports, the protesters want a more trauma-informed approach.
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