89 m. ago Marineland says its remaining belugas shouldn’t be sent to N.S. sanctuary

Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson denied Marineland's request last week for a permit to ship Canada’s last captive whales to buyers at an aquarium in China.

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1 hour ago Marineland says its belugas shouldn’t go to Nova Scotia’s Whale Sanctuary Project

Shuttered Niagara Falls theme park is trying to sell whales to avoid bankruptcy.

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6 h. ago Bills on high rent, lack of housing lost in rush to wrap N.S. legislature: NDP

Nova Scotia’s NDP leader is highlighting a pair of her party’s housing bills she says were lost in the government's rush to wrap up the fall sitting of the legislature.

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6 h. ago Nova Scotia offers emergency financial support for Lake George wildfire evacuees

The province says 353 properties have been evacuated due to the wildfire in Kings County. Funding will be given to those with proof of residency within the evacuation zone area.

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8 h. ago ‘Swatting’ calls to Nova Scotia home have RCMP warning of danger of fake reports

RCMP were called to a residence in Cambridge, N.S., for a report of gunshots. An hour later, they were called back for an illegal burn. Both calls, they say, were false.

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25 h. ago Unseasonably warm temps fuelling wildfire, affecting crops in Maritimes

The forecast for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for Monday is calling for temperatures anywhere from around 20 C to 30 C. The average daily high for October is normally below 15 C.

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4 d. ago Unprovoked stranger attack leaves two Nova Scotia artists with serious injuries

'Without warning or provocation, a stranger brutally attacked them and left them with life-threatening injuries,' family of the victims say

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4 d. ago Nova Scotia legislature wraps fall business after short eight

Premier Tim Houston says he doesn’t believe the government rushed through its agenda despite the short length of proceedings.

Economics

4 d. ago Emera Incorporated Announces the Closing of the Offering of US$750 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Fixed

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Emera Incorporated (“Emera” or the “Company”) (TSX/NYSE: EMA) announced today that EUSHI Finance, Inc. (the “Issuer”) has completed the sale of US$750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of United States dollar denominated 6.25% fixed-to-fixed reset rate junior subordinated notes due 2056 (the “U.S. Notes”), fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Emera and Emera US […]

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5 d. ago N.S. introduces bill to protect military members’ right to wear uniforms in public

Nova Scotia has introduced legislation 'to ensure a welcoming environment' for Canadian Armed Forces members to wear their uniforms in provincial buildings.

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5 d. ago Wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley remains out of control in dry conditions

A wildfire at Lake George in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley remains out of control as firefighters battle dry and windy conditions.

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6 d. ago Nova Scotia NDP calls on province to reverse cuts to home heating rebate program

Nova Scotia’s NDP leader is calling out cuts to the home heating program, saying 46,000 fewer households are eligible for the rebate this year.

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6 d. ago Unheard. Unserved. A Nova Scotia woman’s fall through the gaps in fertility care

Judit Julia moved to Canada from Spain and says, after experiencing Nova Scotia's health-care system first-hand, it’s one of the worst systems she has seen.

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6 d. ago More evacuations in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley as wildfire continues to burn

Evacuation orders have expanded in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley as the Lake George wildfire remains out of control.

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6 d. ago NS groups recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day with speeches, events

Groups gathered to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with a series of special events to honour the survivors of the residential school system.

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6 d. ago Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest

Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The provinces have tied their increases to Canada’s steadily growing consumer price index, which is an indicator of inflation. Ontario’s minimum wage is now $17.60 per hour, […]

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6 d. ago N.S. government weakening democracy by packing bills with many changes: opposition

The Nova Scotia government is weakening democracy by packing bills with an unreasonable number of legislative changes, say opposition parties and political scientists.

Politics

7 d. ago Prolonged drought stunts the renowned wild blueberry crop in the Maritimes

HALIFAX — This summer’s prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on wild blueberry growers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Donald Arseneault, general manager of the NB Blueberries industry group, says that as this year’s harvest was wrapping up, the total yield was believed to be 70 per cent less than […]

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7 d. ago Prolonged drought stunts renowned wild blueberry crop in Maritimes

HALIFAX — This summer’s prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on wild blueberry growers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Donald Arseneault, general manager of the N.B. Blueberries industry group, says that as this year’s harvest was wrapping up, the total yield was 70% less than the previous three-year average. He […]

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7 d. ago Evacuations underway as Nova Scotia fire reverts to being out of control

Nova Scotia officials say a wildfire that broke out Sunday night has reverted back to out-of-control, and an evacuation of nearby campgrounds and homes is underway.

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