Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2026-09-21

Good evening, these are your top stories for Sunday, September 20, 2026.
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West Dalhousie gathers to mark one year back home after wildfire

September 20 , 2026 at 02:55:27 p.m. ADT • :

The community of West Dalhousie, N.S., held a celebration on Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of the day they were allowed to go home after a major wildfire. Organizers said they wanted to celebrate something positive.

N.S. seafood processor wants accuser to name names in $10M lobster lawsuit

September 20 , 2026 at 05:48:34 p.m. ADT • :

Independent Fisheries Ltd. and its president, Xiaoming (Mark) Mao, argue in court papers that they're being asked to prepare a defence to the $10-million lawsuit "with no understanding of the (alleged) facts."

The province gave SMU $25M to transform health care. Then it quietly killed the plan

September 20 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

The Nova Scotia government gave Saint Mary's University $25 million in 2023 to create health-care data analytics and management programs to revolutionize the province's health-care system. Less than three years after a high-profile announcement was made, the province quietly shut down the initiative.

Reusable school lunch container program expanding to more N.S. schools

September 20 , 2026 at 11:44:42 a.m. ADT • :

Friendlier, an Ontario-based reusable container company, is getting $150,000 from Divert N.S. to expand its packaging program to more schools taking part in Nova Scotia's School Lunch Program.

Halifax oddities show offers a sanctuary for lovers of the macabre

September 20 , 2026 at 11:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

The annual Halifax Oddities and Curiosities Show lived up to its name once again Saturday. By early afternoon, about 3,000 people had already passed through the doors of the Halifax Exhibition Centre.