The company, Bilcon, had wanted $443 million for profits it said it lost when a federal-provincial review concluded that a basalt quarry in Digby Neck, on the Bay of Fundy, would violate “core community values.” Continue reading
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In Nova Scotia, between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow is in the forecast for much of the province, with the higher amounts expected in northern Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Premier Stephen McNeil told reporters today his government is examining the ruling by Justice Timothy Gabriel and would “have more to say” on the matter. Continue reading
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision says the province must consult with a Mi’kmaq community about how public money is provided to the Northern Pulp mill Continue reading
The experimental in-stream tidal turbine, located in the Bay of Fundy, was a joint operation between Dublin-based OpenHydro Ltd. and the parent company of Nova Scotia Power. Continue reading
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for regions bordering the Bay of Fundy and a wind warning for the province’s South Shore and Halifax areas. Continue reading
Rain has already begun falling over much of the Maritimes, with the federal agency forecasting that rain will continue throughout the day as the result of two systems bringing rain to the region. Continue reading
The turbine will remain stationary while the OpenHydro team analyzes information gathered from sensors to determine whether it is functional. Continue reading
A former project partner, Halifax-based Emera Inc., issued a statement Thursday saying it had hooked up all environmental monitoring devices required for regulatory compliance and they are transferring data to shore. Continue reading
One of the companies behind the now defunct Cape Sharp Tidal turbine in the Bay of Fundy says it has brought it workers from Ireland to ensure the huge underwater generator is properly monitored. Continue reading