Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2026-09-03

Good evening, these are your top stories for Wednesday, September 02, 2026.
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Sean Fraser applauds exclusion of U.S. suppliers as he announces N.S. tariff relief

September 2 , 2026 at 07:35:21 p.m. ADT • :

The federal government announced 27 Nova Scotian companies would receive $14.1 million in combined funding from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The $1.5-billion program is part of a $7.5-billion federal package designed to help Canadian businesses deal with the impacts of U.S. trade policy.

New affordable homes for 40 families opened in Dartmouth

September 2 , 2026 at 06:35:43 p.m. ADT • :

Families will start moving into dozens of new affordable homes in Dartmouth's Mount Hope Village this week, in the latest phase of a housing project supported by all three orders of government.

N.S. unions, top Canadian doctor oppose new Alberta health law

September 2 , 2026 at 06:10:34 p.m. ADT • :

The president of the Canadian Medical Association agrees with members of the Nova Scotia Health Coalition, who say Alberta's new health-care legislation could lead to the end of universal health care in Canada.

Police step up patrols in New Waterford amid rising crime

September 2 , 2026 at 06:47:32 p.m. ADT • :

The move comes after hundreds of residents voiced their concerns about more theft and drug-related activity in the area. The CBC's Kyle Moore has the story.

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