Nova Scotia’s in the news for rising shark sightings and wildfires impacting nearby US states. It’s Canada’s most populous Atlantic province.
Canada has expanded its gun control measures following recent mass shootings, including a ban on over 2,500 assault-style firearms, a gun buyback program, and a handgun freeze. The government aims to reduce gun violence through comprehensive reforms, with ongoing legal settlements related to a 2022 attack in Buffalo, New York.