Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2025-10-03

Good evening, these are your top stories for Thursday, October 02, 2025.
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Opponents of federal gun buyback program rally outside Cape Breton police HQ

October 2 , 2025 at 07:26:42 p.m. ADT • :

More than 100 people protested outside Cape Breton Regional Police headquarters in Sydney, N.S., hoping to convince the federal government to scrap its ban and buyback program for assault-style firearms.

Halifax police board raises concerns about province's proposed policing changes

October 2 , 2025 at 06:34:03 p.m. ADT • :

Halifax police board members say they have many questions about upcoming policing changes in the province, and how exactly those changes will be paid for.

Head of N.S. Firefighters School to retire, facility restructures with goal of 'meaningful change'

October 2 , 2025 at 05:30:48 p.m. ADT • :

The training facility announced changes to its structure and leadership Thursday following years of public scrutiny pertaining to safety after the 2019 death of firefighter Skyler Blackie.

Health care for women, gender-diverse people falling short in N.S.: advocates

October 2 , 2025 at 05:48:21 p.m. ADT • :

Advocates are calling for better care. Watch Amy Smith's interview with Cairsta MacIsaac, who spoke at the March for Health Equity in Halifax on Thursday.

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N.S. fast-tracks bill to ensure Armed Forces members, veterans can wear uniforms in public

October 2 , 2025 at 04:33:48 p.m. ADT • :

Barb Adams, the minister responsible for military relations, said Thursday that members of the Forces are already welcome to wear uniforms in public spaces, but now that entitlement will be protected in legislation.

October 1 , 2025 at 08:14:57 p.m. ADT • :

Houston absent as N.S. gov't takes heat over relationship with Mi'kmaq

October 2 , 2025 at 12:00:00 p.m. ADT • :

Canada Post strike affects notices for taxes, health-care appointments in N.S.

October 1 , 2025 at 07:37:10 p.m. ADT • :

Halifax fire chief announces retirement, weeks after union called for resignation

September 30 , 2025 at 11:17:26 a.m. ADT • :

N.S. man who conducted ceremonies using psychedelic faces sentencing

October 1 , 2025 at 07:41:53 p.m. ADT • :

Opposition mounts as assault-style gun buyback program launches in Cape Breton

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October 2 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Debate stretches late into the night at Nova Scotia legislature

October 2 , 2025 at 11:35:42 a.m. ADT • :

Lake George fire continues burning out of control

October 2 , 2025 at 01:32:00 p.m. ADT • :

Man re-charged with 2nd-degree murder in 2017 death of South Rawdon woman

October 2 , 2025 at 09:31:23 a.m. ADT • :

Cobequid Community Health Centre reopening following furnace problem

October 1 , 2025 at 03:33:01 p.m. ADT • :

Contract awarded to develop master plan for QEII sites in Halifax

That's all for now. Check cbc.ca/news throughout the day for the most recent headlines.