A Nova Scotia TD Bank customer says he was left responsible for nearly $15,000 in fraudulent e-transfer losses after money was transferred from his account and line of credit. The bank reportedly denied reimbursement, saying the transactions involved his credentials,
The Legal Cost of Cutting Librarians
On 6 May 2026, Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) announced that it had eliminated 91 positions, including 45 layoffs, in response to a $15 million deficit. The deficit followed a $9.4 million reduction to NSCC’s operating grant by the Province
Nova Scotia Widow Warns Others After Losing $130K in Relationship Scam
A 74-year-old Nova Scotia widow says she lost more than $130,000 after developing what she believed was a genuine online friendship with a man who contacted her through Facebook. The case highlights the emotional manipulation behind relationship scams and raises
Scammer Who Targeted Nova Scotia Seniors Sentenced to 15 Months of House Arrest
A man convicted in a grandparent scam targeting seniors in the Halifax area has been sentenced to 15 months of house arrest and ordered to pay nearly $57,000 in restitution to five victims.
A convicted fraudster who targeted seniors in
Halifax Police Lay Multiple Fraud Charges Against Montreal Man
Halifax Regional Police have charged a 53-year-old Montreal man following an investigation into an alleged “family emergency” fraud scheme that targeted victims in Halifax Regional Municipality. Police say the accused is facing multiple fraud-related charges and believe there may be
Nova Scotia to Ontario Direct to Consumer DTC Alcohol Sales
Direct to Consumer (DTC) Wine, Beer and Spirits Sales From Nova Scotia Manufacturers to Ontario Consumers
Nova Scotia alcohol producers, including wineries, breweries and spirits, can apply to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to sell and ship the
Ontario to Nova Scotia Alcohol Direct to Consumer DTC Sales
Direct to Consumer (DTC) Wine, Beer and Spirits Sales From Ontario Manufacturers to Nova Scotia Consumers
Ontario alcohol producers, including wineries, breweries and spirits, can apply to the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NLSC) to sell and ship the wine, beer
The Nova Scotia Case of the Unionized Employee Who Didn’t Work a Single Day: Gentleman v. Kings (County)
If a company offers employment and then rescinds it, is the person an employee entitled to protection from a collective bargaining agreement? The recent case of Gentleman v. Kings (County) before the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has an interesting
Minimum Wage Increases Now in Effect Across Several Provinces
As of October 1, 2025, minimum wage rates have officially increased in several provinces. Employers should review their payroll practices to ensure they remain compliant with the new rates and related employment standards obligations.
New Minimum Wage Rates
The following provincial
Nova Scotia’s New Rules on the Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace
Quick Hits
- New rules in Nova Scotia applicable to all provincially regulated workplaces define “workplace harassment” to include bullying, intimidation, threats, and unwanted sexual conduct.
- The rules require employers to establish and implement a written workplace harassment prevention policy.
- Employers