FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Nova scotia | History Defined

13-year-old Alex Munroe saves family from dog attack, earns Carnegie Medal

On March 6, 2023, 13-year-old Alex Munroe of Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia, punched an attacking adult German shepherd repeatedly to free his eight-year-old brother and his mother. Stepping out of the house, he saw his mother, Trisha Munroe, struggling to pull his younger brother from the dog's grip, so he…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Testing Efficacy Of Bird Deterrents: Nova Scotia pilot finds no owl effect; calls for stronger evidence

In a comprehensive study conducted in Nova Scotia, researchers explored the use of owl decoys and predator sound recordings as bird deterrents near wind turbines. By comparing bird activity at sites with these deterrents to control sites without them, they discovered that there was no significant alteration in bird behavior.…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Four women’s scarecrow festival in Nova Scotia draws 30,000 visitors since 1996

Every autumn, the seaside town of Mahone Bay in Nova Scotia turns an ordinary walk down its streets into something closer to a gallery visit, except the artworks are life-sized scarecrows posed on porches, beside shopfronts and in gardens. This year, the festival marked its thirtieth anniversary with more than…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 recycled plastic bottles into a 2,000-sq-ft home; its panels were tested to withstand sustained winds of 326 mph, twice Category 5 hurricane strength

In an innovative project, builders in Nova Scotia have successfully created a house using recycled plastic bottles. These bottles were reshaped into high-performance composite panels, exemplifying the practicality of recycled materials in modern construction. The panels not only endured severe wind conditions but also showcased the durability and efficiency of…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Mother Says Autistic Toddler Was Dismissed From Daycare, Raising Questions About Inclusive Child Care and Disability Support

A Nova Scotia mother says her autistic toddler was dismissed from daycae after recurring biting incidents, renewing concerns over inclusive child care, staffing and disability support.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Sable Island is a remote sand island with no permanent residents, yet hundreds of wild horses roam freely across its shifting dunes

More than 300 kilometres off the coast of Nova Scotia lies one of Canada's most extraordinary natural landscapes. Sable Island, a narrow crescent of shifting sand in the Atlantic Ocean, is unlike any other place in North America. Despite its harsh weather, moving sand dunes and complete isolation, the island…

The Times of India · Jul 19

Canada’s Big Five Banks All Just Hit New 52-Week Highs. Up 27% YTD, This Stock Leads the Pack.

Canada's Big Five banks all notched fresh 52-week highs on Tuesday. Royal Bank, Canada's largest lender, stands out for diversification and scale, though Bank of Nova Scotia offers potential value and less U.S. exposure.

Barchart · Jul 15

Indian woman dies in apartment fire in Canada, could never visit her parents since she left in 2020

A devastating fire in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, claimed the life of 24-year-old Amitoj Kaur, an international student from India. Kaur, who supported her ailing father and family back home, was the sole fatality in the blaze that engulfed a residential building. Her uncle has launched a fundraiser to repatriate her…

The Times of India · Jun 26

'My boys instantly started praying': How passengers responded after Air Canada captain suffered mid-air seizure and dragged out of the cockpit

A harrowing Air Canada flight from New Jersey to Nova Scotia was diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency, reportedly a seizure. Passengers bravely stepped in to assist the cabin crew, helping to restrain the pilot for nearly 40 minutes while the first officer expertly landed the…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

'Where do you think I am from?' Indian-origin man counters racist bullying in Canada, says everyone should talk back

A video of an Indian-origin man strongly resisting a racist attack from a woman in Canada's Nova Scotia has been going viral. The woman who was driving a car asked the man who was recording the video to go back to his home country. The man rebuffed the woman and…

The Times of India · Jun 6