Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2026-03-18

Good evening, these are your top stories for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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23 passengers booted from Saturday night Halifax-to-Cancun flight

March 17 , 2026 at 05:48:19 p.m. ADT • :

Julia Kaiser, a spokesperson for WestJet, says an unexpected cabin crew absence meant that according to federal regulations, the number of passengers had to be cut to 150. There were 173 passengers ready to board.

Halifax civilian crisis team expands into north end, waterfront

March 17 , 2026 at 06:19:34 p.m. ADT • :

The Crisis Assistance and Response Team, or CARE Team, has expanded its service area to respond to more calls.

Ottawa gives $1M boost to planned Mi'kmaw cultural centre in Nova Scotia

March 17 , 2026 at 04:14:36 p.m. ADT • :

With the announcement of another $1 million in funding from the federal government, as part of a $6 million package to support Indigenous tourism in Canada, the Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Halifax Jewish community facing rising anxiety after wave of global antisemitic attacks

March 17 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Jewish leaders in Halifax are grappling with increased security concerns following a rise in antisemitic attacks elsewhere. Despite the heightened anxiety, the community is responding with a mix of practical vigilance and a renewed commitment to public identity and resilience.

Nova Scotia's wildfire woods ban being tested in court

March 17 , 2026 at 05:41:31 p.m. ADT • :

A walk in the woods isn't usually a costly affair, but it's turned out that way for one Cape Breton man who deliberately defied a ban on going into the woods in 2025 at the height of a particularly active wildfire season.