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’
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 -
Cattle beef brewing as politicians spar over fact versus fiction02:33 | 3 hours ago -
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 -
WHO endorsement sparks new discussion around GLP-1 drugs and PCOS02:32 | December 14, 2025 -
MSVU hosting Science Circles to help youth explore university learning05:18 | December 9, 2025 -
Nova Scotia Researcher Wins Prestigious Mitacs Innovation Award for First-of-its-Kind Fabric Spray Tick Repellent05:14 | November 17, 2025 -
Unheard. Unserved: Nova Scotia woman calls for better gynecological care wait times04:29 | November 4, 2025 -
Water levels drop across HRM amid Nova Scotia drought01:59 | August 7, 2025 -
Galaxia talks about the launch of MÖBIUS-105:37 | July 4, 2025 -
Science group highlights diversity in STEM02:02 | June 21, 2025 -
Ocean Week Halifax preview05:14 | June 3, 2025 -
Canadian Cancer Society stresses funding for researchers for Daffodil Month05:13 | April 30, 2025 -
Discovery Centre celebrates success of GenAction program on Earth Day05:35 | April 22, 2025 -
Paul checks out a transportable MRI05:53 | April 11, 2025 -
Dal researchers launch “Girls Just Wanna Have Funding” campaign05:39 | March 6, 2025
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N.S. student’s science project prompts vow to clean up ‘environmental disaster’02:05 | July 7, 2016
-
Cattle beef brewing as politicians spar over fact versus fiction02:33 | 3 hours ago
-
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
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Dr. Anya Waite of OFI honoured with five major awards05:53 | December 19, 2025
-
WHO endorsement sparks new discussion around GLP-1 drugs and PCOS02:32 | December 14, 2025
-
MSVU hosting Science Circles to help youth explore university learning05:18 | December 9, 2025
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Nova Scotia Researcher Wins Prestigious Mitacs Innovation Award for First-of-its-Kind Fabric Spray Tick Repellent05:14 | November 17, 2025
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Unheard. Unserved: Nova Scotia woman calls for better gynecological care wait times04:29 | November 4, 2025
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Water levels drop across HRM amid Nova Scotia drought01:59 | August 7, 2025
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Galaxia talks about the launch of MÖBIUS-105:37 | July 4, 2025
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Science group highlights diversity in STEM02:02 | June 21, 2025
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Canadian Cancer Society stresses funding for researchers for Daffodil Month05:13 | April 30, 2025
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Discovery Centre celebrates success of GenAction program on Earth Day05:35 | April 22, 2025
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Paul checks out a transportable MRI05:53 | April 11, 2025
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Dal researchers launch “Girls Just Wanna Have Funding” campaign05:39 | March 6, 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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