The tides are changing in Nova Scotia — more young people moved to the Maritime province this year than in recent memory as the total population surpassed one million people for the first time. During the second quarter of this year, Nova Scotia saw the second-highest population gain in the country for interprovincial migration at 4,678 people, behind only British Columbia, according to Statistics Canada. Ontarian outflowAlthough COVID-19 likely sped up people's plans to come to or return home to Nova Scotia, Young said it's a trend that predates the pandemic, underpinned by the strength of the province's growing economy. She said Nova Scotia reminds her of her home country, minus the snow. Many people who moved to Nova Scotia recently have ties to the region, but others were drawn by the quality of life.

Source: CBC News December 28, 2021 20:12 UTC