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Nova Scotia flash flood victim identified as 13-year-old; family in shock

Nova Scotia flash flood victim identified as 13-year-old; family in shock

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — An online fundraising page has identified the victim of last week's flash floods in western Nova Scotia as 13-year-old Eli Young. A memorial site has been set up at the Wolfville, N.S.
Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence

Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence

HALIFAX — Premier François Legault was forced to clarify remarks he made Monday when he appeared to forget recent history in asserting that Quebec politicians didn't face political violence similar to the attempted assassination of former president D
B.C. premier wants to support N.L.’s plan to sue Ottawa over equalization program

B.C. premier wants to support N.L.’s plan to sue Ottawa over equalization program

HALIFAX — British Columbia’s premier says he wants to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s plans to sue Ottawa over the federal equalization program, which transfers money from wealthier provinces to poorer ones, calling the current formula "completel
After second summer of fatal flooding, some say Nova Scotia is still not prepared

After second summer of fatal flooding, some say Nova Scotia is still not prepared

WOLFVILLE, N.S.
Civil rights trailblazer Viola Desmond's childhood home in Halifax conditionally sold

Civil rights trailblazer Viola Desmond's childhood home in Halifax conditionally sold

HALIFAX — A historical piece of real estate in Halifax that is listed as the childhood home of Viola Desmond has been conditionally sold.
Youth killed in floodwaters in western N.S., 1 year after major flooding in same area

Youth killed in floodwaters in western N.S., 1 year after major flooding in same area

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — A young person died after being swept away by floodwaters in western Nova Scotia Thursday, compounding grief in a region still recovering from flooding a year ago that killed four people and caused extensive damage.
N.S. spent $1.2. million on controversial wine subsidy program from January to March

N.S. spent $1.2. million on controversial wine subsidy program from January to March

HALIFAX — After months of silence, the Nova Scotia government finally revealed the total figure spent on a wine subsidy program that caused many of the province's winemakers to feel sour.
Pair from B.C. found dead in boat washed ashore on Nova Scotia's Sable Island

Pair from B.C. found dead in boat washed ashore on Nova Scotia's Sable Island

HALIFAX — Police say a man and a woman from British Columbia were found dead in a boat that washed ashore on Nova Scotia's Sable Island on Wednesday, about 300 kilometres southeast of Halifax.
Flash flooding reported in Nova Scotia after heavy rain from thunderstorms

Flash flooding reported in Nova Scotia after heavy rain from thunderstorms

Flash flooding was reported in parts of Nova Scotia late Thursday after heavy rain brought on by thunderstorms washed over the province. A provincial alert issued in the evening warned of flooding in Digby, Annapolis, Kings and Hants counties.
New designated encampment sites for Halifax homeless 'completely nuts,' premier says

New designated encampment sites for Halifax homeless 'completely nuts,' premier says

HALIFAX — Halifax council's decision to choose recreation grounds in the heart of the city and a wooded south-end park as designated sites for homeless encampments is "completely nuts," says Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.
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