Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2026-02-02

Good evening, these are your top stories for Sunday, February 01, 2026.
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Eastern N.S. set to take the brunt of incoming winter storm

January 31 , 2026 at 04:50:00 p.m. AST • :

Groundhog Day events cancelled as, for the third straight week, a winter storm is hitting Nova Scotia — with widespread snow, strong winds and some coastal impacts expected Sunday and Monday.

New fund addressing intimate partner violence honours Cape Breton woman killed last year

February 1 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

The Elizabeth Fry Society's new fund to provide greater education on intimate partner violence is dedicated to a Cape Breton woman who was killed last November.

Increased demand prompts N.S. to top-up housing assistance program

February 1 , 2026 at 03:02:59 p.m. AST • :

The Nova Scotia government has provided an additional $950,000 to its diversion funding program, which directly supports individuals facing immediate housing needs. It comes in the face of increased demand, and nearly doubles the program's original $1 million budget.

New master of fisheries science at Dal 'not your traditional' post-grad program

January 31 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Between 15 and 25 students are expected to start the program in Halifax this September.

Nova Scotia's credit rating downgraded amid deficit concerns

February 1 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

The Nova Scotia government's credit rating was downgraded by S&P Global this week in response to concerns including the province's mounting deficit, which Premier Tim Houston recently said could top $1.4 billion.

January 31 , 2026 at 06:37:17 p.m. AST • :

Dancers lace up their ballet shoes for national auditions in Halifax

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January 30 , 2026 at 05:17:31 p.m. AST • :

Sex offender sentenced for crimes committed while on release in Halifax area

January 30 , 2026 at 04:38:09 p.m. AST • :

Woman fined $410 for leaving dog in cold vehicle in Dartmouth

January 31 , 2026 at 01:40:00 p.m. AST • :

North Atlantic right whale found dead after weeks of entanglement

January 30 , 2026 at 02:04:33 p.m. AST • :

N.S. judge grants mistrial in sexual assault case, cites 'deeply troubling' conduct by lawyer

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January 30 , 2026 at 06:24:31 p.m. AST • :

Halifax councillors debate future of Bedford ferry service amid rising costs

January 30 , 2026 at 03:22:07 p.m. AST • :

Who will investigate the circumstances around Winter Acorn's death? So far, no one

January 31 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Parks Canada planned to delete a heritage website — but one proud Canadian hit 'Save'

January 31 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Halifax Mooseheads sponsor local girls' hockey team to go to Quebec City tourney

January 30 , 2026 at 08:30:05 p.m. AST • :

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wins leadership review with 87.4% approval

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