Halifax, __ Scotia (4)

I believe the answer is:

nova

(Other definitions for nova that I've seen before include "Newly bright star" , "Star that becomes much brighter for short time" , "Suddenly bright star" , "Canadian province" , "Star suddenly erupting in brightness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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