Nova Scotia

• Building under construction collapses in Bedford, N.S.

  Nobody was injured after a building under construction in Bedford, N.S., collapsed Sunday afternoon. The matter is under investigation.

  Canada

  May 23
  
• Young Nova Scotians facing ‘tough decisions’ as cost of living skyrockets

  The skyrocketing cost of living has been top of mind for many, but young Nova Scotians are especially impacted by the economic crunch and are having doubts about their futures.

  Canada

  May 21
  
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• Monkeypox in Canada and how N.S., N.B. health officials are reacting

  Health authorities in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick say they're ensuring the right steps will be in place if monkeypox is to arrive in the Maritimes.

  Health

  May 20
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• Halifax firefighters extinguish blaze involving mountain of crushed cars

  The fire that once encompassed a large part of a scrapyard in Burnside has been extinguished, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency officials say.

  Fire

  May 20
• Iconic Upper Clements Park train up for sale, and a former conductor is ‘relieved’

  The train, a centrepiece of the former Upper Clements Park, is up for sale for $80,000. A former conductor says he'd like to see the train remain in Nova Scotia.

  Features

  May 20
• Evictions of those experiencing homelessness continue in Halifax area city parks

  An HRM spokesperson told Global News in an email that Halifax Regional Police continue their practice of posting notices to vacate tents and structures on municipal parks.

  Canada

  May 19
• Charge in N.S. case involving noose sign comes after 18-month investigation

  An African Nova Scotian woman who brought an offensive sign to the public's attention says she hopes the charge sends a message that anti-Black racism is unacceptable.

  Canada

  May 19
• Despite being 100% compostable, these drink cups will still end up in the landfill

  The Halifax coffee shop serves up roughly 400 to-go coffees on any given day, and owners say switching to a more environmentally friendly alternative was the 'right move.'

  Environment

  May 18
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• Gas prices in N.S. hovering around $2 per litre after latest surge at pumps

  After a 7.6-cent increase, the minimum price for gas in Nova Scotia ranges between 198.5 cents per litre in Halifax to 200.5 cents per litre in the Cape Breton area.

  Canada

  May 13
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• N.S. to borrow $1.8 billion to fund previously announced long-term care project

  The provincial government says the loans will finance the construction or renovation of 27 long-term care homes in the Halifax area.

  Health

  May 11