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• Beavers and a Tim’s card: a very Canadian solution to a firefighting challenge

  The Indian Point Volunteer Fire Department has wanted to install a dry fire hydrant since its founding in 1955. A group of busy beavers is lending a hand -- or paw.

  Canada

  Jul 31
• 2 candidates in the running to become next leader of N.S. Liberal Party

  The Nova Scotia Liberal Party is set to elect its first female leader with two candidates officially entering the race for the party's top position.

  Politics

  Jul 31
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• New Brunswick advocates join call for emergency alerts for vulnerable missing people

  Advocates in New Brunswick are joining the chorus of calls for dedicated emergency alerts for vulnerable missing people following the death of an 11-year-old Calgary boy.

  Canada

  Jul 30
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• Nova Scotia emergency dispatchers strike over wages and staffing concerns

  Two weeks into their strike, emergency dispatch workers across Nova Scotia are calling on their employer to return to the bargaining table.

  Canada

  Jul 30
• Nova Scotia rolls out new RCMP billing model, 25 more officers to be added

  Beginning in October, the province will be using a new RCMP billing model for municipalities that use the service.

  Canada

  Jul 29
• Halifax apartment building launches car-for-rent incentive

  The Rent for Rides campaign offers a move-in incentive for tenants at the Agency Art Lofts, a 173-unit building on Hollis Street.

  Canada

  Jul 29
• ‘Heartbreaking’ theft targets fire trucks as crews fight blaze in Cape Breton

  One fire department called the theft of thousands of dollars' worth of tools and equipment from fire trucks while crews were battling a blaze 'shocking' and 'heartbreaking.'

  Crime

  Jul 29
• Halifax-area fires leave residents displaced, grocery store forced to close

  Fire destroyed three buildings that included residential units and a commercial business on Monday evening on Gaston Road in Dartmouth.

  Fire

  Jul 28
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• New U.S. tariffs could devastate some New Brunswick communities, small businesses

  The province's Finance and Treasury Board Department estimated $112.1 million in exports could be affected, which represents 0.8 per cent of total U.S.-bound exports in 2025.

  Canada

  Jul 28
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• 10K chickens dead after ventilation shut off in suspected break-in: N.S. RCMP

  RCMP say about 10,000 chickens died after the barn was broken into and the building's ventilation fans were 'physically' turned off at the switch.

  Crime

  Jul 28
• Musicians say ECMA payments delayed after May awards, some still unpaid

  Some artists who performed as part of the East Coast Music Association's annual awards in Sydney, N.S., this year are speaking out over payment issues.

  Entertainment

  Jul 27
• Lyme disease isn’t the only concern as tick-borne illness rises in Nova Scotia

  Anaplasmosis, a tick-borne bacterial disease spread by black-legged ticks, is also spreading in the province.

  Canada

  Jul 27
• Motorcyclist fled police, drove wrong way before crash: N.S. RCMP

  RCMP allege the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and fled from police when an officer tried to stop him.

  Canada

  Jul 27
• Union representing Nova Scotia Power workers files 48-hour strike notice

  The union representing about 800 Nova Scotia Power customers has filed a 48-hour notice of intent to strike with the Nova Scotia Labour Board as of Monday.

  Canada

  Jul 27
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• N.S. RCMP seek video, witnesses in Antigonish County homicide investigation

  RCMP in Nova Scotia say they believe a homicide in Antigonish County is linked to several fires, and are asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate the case.

  Crime

  Jul 27
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• Proposed 650% Halifax Water fee hike for new construction raises alarm among builders

  Halifax Water is proposing a 650 per cent increase to water hook-up fees for new developments and an additional 265 per cent hike to connect to the wastewater system.

  Canada

  Jul 24
• Defence seeks more time to review disclosure in Halifax newborn death case

  Two people charged with concealing the body of a child and indignity to human remains in the case of a Halifax newborn's death will be back in court on Sept. 14.

  Crime

  Jul 24
• Former federal cabinet minister and longtime N.S. MP, Elmer MacKay, dies at 89

  Longtime Nova Scotia MP Elmer MacKay, who served as cabinet minister under prime ministers Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney, has died at 89.

  Politics

  Jul 24
• New Brunswick RCMP investigates whether Moncton altercation was hate-motivated

  RCMP in New Brunswick confirm they are investigating whether hate was a factor in an altercation in Moncton over the weekend.

  Crime

  Jul 23
• Canadian premiers face calls to improve diagnosis, treatment of ovarian cancer

  Ovarian cancer patients and oncologists are sounding the alarm about a lack of treatment options, and are hoping country's premiers will take steps to change that.

  Canada

  Jul 23
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• Halifax police investigating violent home invasion and vehicle theft

  The suspect had reportedly forced his way into the home and assaulted and threatened the victim with a gun. 

  Crime

  Jul 23
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• Premier touts N.B. as energy powerhouse but there’s debate over how to produce it

  New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is trying to sell the province as an energy powerhouse at this week's premiers' meeting in Charlottetown.

  Canada

  Jul 22
• Heavy Nova Scotia rain threatens flooding on anniversary of deadly 2023 flash flood

  Environment Canada has issued a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Nova Scotia, as the province's emergency management minister warns residents to take the forecast 'seriously.'

  Weather

  Jul 22
• Police watchdog probing man’s death after driver flees N.S. traffic stop

  Nova Scotia's police watchdog says it's investigating the death of a 19-year-old man who allegedly fled from police.

  Canada

  Jul 22
• Cycling advocates urge stronger safety measures after Halifax man dies in ‘dooring’ incident

  The death of a 71-year-old Halifax cyclist who collided with a vehicle door is renewing calls for improved safety measures on the road.

  Canada

  Jul 21