N.S. student’s science project prompts vow to clean up ‘environmental disaster’
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N.S. student’s science project prompts vow to clean up ‘environmental disaster’
02:05 | July 7, 2016
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New research project taking place on Nova Scotia’s waters
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N.S. student’s science project prompts vow to clean up ‘environmental disaster’
02:05 | July 7, 2016
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Maritime environmental groups call on provincial governments to better address climate change
02:09 | September 4, 2026
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01:57 | September 1, 2026
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05:44 | July 28, 2026
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UNB scientists discover protein in Madagascar periwinkle that could advance anti-cancer drug production
05:30 | July 28, 2026
-
Tick-related diseases on the rise in Nova Scotia
02:10 | July 27, 2026
-
Local software developer creates live emergency update app
02:12 | July 27, 2026
-
Calls for more ovarian cancer treatment options
02:21 | July 23, 2026
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New research project taking place on Nova Scotia’s waters
02:00 | July 10, 2026
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02:15 | July 3, 2026
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Cattle beef brewing as politicians spar over fact versus fiction
02:33 | June 26, 2026
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How chain pickerel is reeling in big problems at Kejimkujik National Park
02:16 | June 16, 2026
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Canadian Coast Guard Days happening this weekend
05:34 | June 12, 2026
-
Very active tick season in Maritimes due to warmer weather
02:13 | May 20, 2026
-
Foods pumped up with protein trend
02:18 | May 14, 2026
-
Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care, Barbara Adams talks CUPE strike
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05:49 | April 6, 2026
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Benjamin Bridge celebrates Nova 7 Day
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COVID-19 vaccination rates down in the Maritimes; advocate says limited outreach to blame
02:19 | March 24, 2026
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Canada’s Sovereign Launch Investment and What It Means for Nova Scotia
05:43 | March 19, 2026
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Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! explodes onto the Bella Rose Arts Centre stage in Halifax
05:30 | February 13, 2026
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Talking brain health with Dr. Erin Mazerolle
05:46 | February 12, 2026
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CBU Chemistry Department Joins the Global Green Chemistry Commitment
05:48 | February 2, 2026
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How is Canada working to create its own space launch capability?
02:08 | January 8, 2026
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05:53 | December 19, 2025
N.S. student’s science project prompts vow to clean up ‘environmental disaster’
Description
July 7, 2016
It's arguably one of the most picturesque waterways in Nova Scotia, but the LaHave River has a dirty little secret. One that was recently brought to light by an elementary school student doing a school project. As Global's Natasha Pace reports, her work has prompted officials to stop ignoring a major environmental concern and take action.
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N.S. student’s science project prompts vow to clean up ‘environmental disaster’02:05 | July 7, 2016 -
Maritime environmental groups call on provincial governments to better address climate change02:09 | September 4, 2026 -
New survey finds solar power the most supported energy source in Atlantic Canada01:57 | September 1, 2026 -
UNB researchers aid in Mars discovery02:02 | August 29, 2026 -
Trap-Neuter-Return program to come back after multi-year donation to SPCA01:40 | August 10, 2026 -
New study to change way women are diagnosed with breast cancer02:17 | August 4, 2026 -
Deadliest ovarian cancers now believed to originate in fallopian tubes, physicians say.05:44 | July 28, 2026 -
UNB scientists discover protein in Madagascar periwinkle that could advance anti-cancer drug production05:30 | July 28, 2026 -
Tick-related diseases on the rise in Nova Scotia02:10 | July 27, 2026 -
Local software developer creates live emergency update app02:12 | July 27, 2026 -
Calls for more ovarian cancer treatment options02:21 | July 23, 2026 -
New research project taking place on Nova Scotia’s waters02:00 | July 10, 2026 -
Virtual care promising quicker access amid health care challenges for Maritimers02:15 | July 3, 2026 -
Cattle beef brewing as politicians spar over fact versus fiction02:33 | June 26, 2026 -
How chain pickerel is reeling in big problems at Kejimkujik National Park02:16 | June 16, 2026 -
Canadian Coast Guard Days happening this weekend05:34 | June 12, 2026 -
Very active tick season in Maritimes due to warmer weather02:13 | May 20, 2026 -
Foods pumped up with protein trend02:18 | May 14, 2026 -
Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care, Barbara Adams talks CUPE strike05:59 | April 29, 2026 -
National Immunization Awareness week05:56 | April 29, 2026 -
Mentorship in Medicine program stitches together future doctors02:15 | April 18, 2026 -
QEII emergency department pharmacist shares details on new research grant05:27 | April 17, 2026 -
N.S. committee heard presentations about barriers women face in health-care system02:05 | April 14, 2026 -
IWK Foundation President & CEO talks Women’s health05:49 | April 6, 2026 -
Benjamin Bridge celebrates Nova 7 Day05:55 | April 2, 2026 -
COVID-19 vaccination rates down in the Maritimes; advocate says limited outreach to blame02:19 | March 24, 2026 -
Canada’s Sovereign Launch Investment and What It Means for Nova Scotia05:43 | March 19, 2026 -
Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! explodes onto the Bella Rose Arts Centre stage in Halifax05:30 | February 13, 2026 -
Talking brain health with Dr. Erin Mazerolle05:46 | February 12, 2026 -
CBU Chemistry Department Joins the Global Green Chemistry Commitment05:48 | February 2, 2026 -
How is Canada working to create its own space launch capability?02:08 | January 8, 2026 -
Dr. Anya Waite of OFI honoured with five major awards05:53 | December 19, 2025
-
N.S. student’s science project prompts vow to clean up ‘environmental disaster’02:05 | July 7, 2016
-
Maritime environmental groups call on provincial governments to better address climate change02:09 | September 4, 2026
-
New survey finds solar power the most supported energy source in Atlantic Canada01:57 | September 1, 2026
-
UNB researchers aid in Mars discovery02:02 | August 29, 2026
-
Trap-Neuter-Return program to come back after multi-year donation to SPCA01:40 | August 10, 2026
-
New study to change way women are diagnosed with breast cancer02:17 | August 4, 2026
-
Deadliest ovarian cancers now believed to originate in fallopian tubes, physicians say.05:44 | July 28, 2026
-
UNB scientists discover protein in Madagascar periwinkle that could advance anti-cancer drug production05:30 | July 28, 2026
-
Tick-related diseases on the rise in Nova Scotia02:10 | July 27, 2026
-
Local software developer creates live emergency update app02:12 | July 27, 2026
-
Calls for more ovarian cancer treatment options02:21 | July 23, 2026
-
New research project taking place on Nova Scotia’s waters02:00 | July 10, 2026
-
Virtual care promising quicker access amid health care challenges for Maritimers02:15 | July 3, 2026
-
Cattle beef brewing as politicians spar over fact versus fiction02:33 | June 26, 2026
-
How chain pickerel is reeling in big problems at Kejimkujik National Park02:16 | June 16, 2026
-
Canadian Coast Guard Days happening this weekend05:34 | June 12, 2026
-
Very active tick season in Maritimes due to warmer weather02:13 | May 20, 2026
-
Foods pumped up with protein trend02:18 | May 14, 2026
-
Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care, Barbara Adams talks CUPE strike05:59 | April 29, 2026
-
National Immunization Awareness week05:56 | April 29, 2026
-
Mentorship in Medicine program stitches together future doctors02:15 | April 18, 2026
-
QEII emergency department pharmacist shares details on new research grant05:27 | April 17, 2026
-
N.S. committee heard presentations about barriers women face in health-care system02:05 | April 14, 2026
-
IWK Foundation President & CEO talks Women’s health05:49 | April 6, 2026
-
Benjamin Bridge celebrates Nova 7 Day05:55 | April 2, 2026
-
COVID-19 vaccination rates down in the Maritimes; advocate says limited outreach to blame02:19 | March 24, 2026
-
Canada’s Sovereign Launch Investment and What It Means for Nova Scotia05:43 | March 19, 2026
-
Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! explodes onto the Bella Rose Arts Centre stage in Halifax05:30 | February 13, 2026
-
Talking brain health with Dr. Erin Mazerolle05:46 | February 12, 2026
-
CBU Chemistry Department Joins the Global Green Chemistry Commitment05:48 | February 2, 2026
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How is Canada working to create its own space launch capability?02:08 | January 8, 2026
-
Dr. Anya Waite of OFI honoured with five major awards05:53 | December 19, 2025
N.S. student’s science project prompts vow to clean up ‘environmental disaster’
Description
July 7, 2016
It's arguably one of the most picturesque waterways in Nova Scotia, but the LaHave River has a dirty little secret. One that was recently brought to light by an elementary school student doing a school project. As Global's Natasha Pace reports, her work has prompted officials to stop ignoring a major environmental concern and take action.
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