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Anonymous donor for Nova Scotia Acadian church disappears, creating uncertainty

HALIFAX — An anonymous donation of $10 million that was expected to help preserve a historic, wooden church in southwestern Nova Scotia appears to have fallen through.
Nova Scotia Tories ignore objections to bill intended to fast-track Halifax housing

Nova Scotia Tories ignore objections to bill intended to fast-track Halifax housing

HALIFAX — Pleas by Halifax city officials on Monday failed to put the brakes on provincial legislation they say overrides their responsibility to determine urban planning and will transfer development costs on municipal taxpayers.
N.S. RCMP say public not at risk as search continues for motel shooting suspect

N.S. RCMP say public not at risk as search continues for motel shooting suspect

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say they don’t believe there is any threat to the public as they continue their search for a potentially armed man suspected of shooting a woman at a motel in Brookfield, N.S. RCMP spokesman Cpl.
Lack of fire mitigation measures may have exacerbated Halifax-area wildfire: report

Lack of fire mitigation measures may have exacerbated Halifax-area wildfire: report

HALIFAX — A report assessing Halifax’s response to a wildfire that destroyed 151 homes found that communications issues caused confusion and a lack of fire mitigation measures may have exacerbated the crisis.
More than 50 Indigenous fish harvesters in the Maritimes charged or on trial: Ottawa

More than 50 Indigenous fish harvesters in the Maritimes charged or on trial: Ottawa

HALIFAX — Three years after a First Nation started a self-regulated lobster fishery that sparked protests and violence in Nova Scotia, federal prosecutors are pressing ahead with charges against dozens of Indigenous fishers, some of whom are planning
Cape Breton University sees major boom in enrolment due to international students

Cape Breton University sees major boom in enrolment due to international students

SYDNEY, N.S. — New figures are indicating that one of Atlantic Canada's smaller universities is seeing a boom in enrolment due to international students coming to Cape Breton.
Nova Scotia's government to add long-term mental stress to workers compensation

Nova Scotia's government to add long-term mental stress to workers compensation

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government is introducing legislation that would allow citizens who suffer from prolonged mental stress to claim workers compensation.
Nova Scotia Tories propose provincial role in fast tracking Halifax development

Nova Scotia Tories propose provincial role in fast tracking Halifax development

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government is inserting itself into the process of approving residential developments in Halifax, saying it needs to create a fast-track system to deal with housing shortages.
Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced updated legislation that it says will hold opioid manufacturers more accountable for their actions.
Atlantic Loop no longer part of Nova Scotia plan to hit 2030 renewable energy targets

Atlantic Loop no longer part of Nova Scotia plan to hit 2030 renewable energy targets

HALIFAX — The Atlantic Loop is no longer part of Nova Scotia's plan to hit its 2030 renewable energy targets, Natural Resources and Renewables Minister Tory Rushton said Wednesday.
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