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Another snowstorm expected to leave a mess in Nova Scotia and eastern Newfoundland

Another snowstorm expected to leave a mess in Nova Scotia and eastern Newfoundland

HALIFAX — Another nor'easter is headed for Atlantic Canada, bringing a second big dump of snow in less than two weeks.
Historic N.S. storm: Woman dies after snow falls on propane line outside seniors home

Historic N.S. storm: Woman dies after snow falls on propane line outside seniors home

HALIFAX — The son of a Cape Breton woman injured last week in a propane explosion caused by sliding snow says his mother has died.
Halifax's Mount Saint Vincent University faculty, librarians launch strike

Halifax's Mount Saint Vincent University faculty, librarians launch strike

HALIFAX — About 160 faculty, librarians and lab instructors at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax have gone on strike. The university's faculty association said the workers walked out at noon on Monday.
Halifax's icy and snowy sidewalks pose major safety risk to those with disabilities

Halifax's icy and snowy sidewalks pose major safety risk to those with disabilities

HALIFAX — Carolyn Naylor usually enjoys strolling the streets of downtown Halifax with her guide dog Earl by her side.
N.S. Liberals pledge two percentage point cut to harmonized sales tax if elected

N.S. Liberals pledge two percentage point cut to harmonized sales tax if elected

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal leader is committing to cut the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax by two percentage points if his party wins the next general election.
Heavy snow falling off roof onto propane line caused Cape Breton seniors home blast

Heavy snow falling off roof onto propane line caused Cape Breton seniors home blast

SYDNEY, N.S. — The acting fire chief in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality says an explosion that damaged a seniors residence and seriously injured one person was likely caused by snow sliding off a roof and damaging a propane tank line.
One person seriously injured after possible explosion at seniors home in Sydney, N.S.

One person seriously injured after possible explosion at seniors home in Sydney, N.S.

SYDNEY, N.S. — One person was hurt and dozens were displaced Friday after what may have been an explosion at a seniors residence in Cape Breton.
Record-breaking snowfall: Cape Breton hockey players, cadets rise to the occasion

Record-breaking snowfall: Cape Breton hockey players, cadets rise to the occasion

GLACE BAY, N.S. — When hockey coach Darrell MacAulay was asked to help an elderly neighbour who needed snow cleared from her walkway in Glace Bay, N.S., he knew he was going to need some extra muscle.
RCMP say man faces murder charge after death on Nova Scotia First Nation

RCMP say man faces murder charge after death on Nova Scotia First Nation

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — RCMP in northeastern Nova Scotia say a 27-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with a death on the Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation.
Marine conservation group urges caution in reopening of Atlantic redfish fishery

Marine conservation group urges caution in reopening of Atlantic redfish fishery

HALIFAX — Oceana Canada wants Ottawa to exercise caution as it prepares to reopen the redfish fishery this spring following a decades-long moratorium.
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