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Nova Scotia wildfires: ‘It was quite away from the original fire,’ official says investigation is underway
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Nova Scotia wildfires: ‘It was quite away from the original fire,’ official says investigation is underway
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Housing subsidies for Nova Scotians fleeing domestic violence
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Nova Scotia wildfires: ‘It was quite away from the original fire,’ official says investigation is underway
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May 31, 2023
When asked about a second blaze in the Halifax region, Regional Fire and Emergency Deputy Chief Roy Hollett remarked on Wednesday that a second fire is under investigation and "it was quite away from the original fire," when it began.
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Nova Scotia wildfires: ‘It was quite away from the original fire,’ official says investigation is underway00:43 | May 31, 2023
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2909:20 | 12 hours ago
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Dalhousie evicts student-led Palestinian encampment after issuing a trespassing order02:51 | 12 hours ago
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Halifax announces 2 new parks for possible encampment locations02:08 | 12 hours ago
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Community reacts to tragic shooting at Africville reunion event02:10 | 12 hours ago
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Community reacts to tragic shooting at Africville reunion event02:10 | 12 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2810:02 | July 28, 2024
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5 people hurt after shots fired at annual Africville reunion02:05 | July 28, 2024
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Local N.S. canoe club working to improve accessibility02:06 | July 27, 2024
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2711:53 | July 27, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2610:05 | July 26, 2024
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Nova Scotians react to new provincial local business rewards program02:07 | July 26, 2024
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Experts share vital lifesaving safety tips for summer swimmers01:59 | July 26, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2508:15 | July 25, 2024
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New queer bar in Halifax wants to provide safe space for community members02:09 | July 25, 2024
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Nova Scotia local vendor loyalty program receives backlash after partnering with big businesses02:11 | July 25, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2411:07 | July 24, 2024
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Teen behind Charles P. Allen High School stabbing in court for sentencing01:11 | July 24, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2309:35 | July 23, 2024
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Daycare starts rebuilding after burning down in Hammonds Plains wildfires01:41 | July 23, 2024
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Long-standing Pizza Corner eatery closes its doors after 30 years02:00 | July 23, 2024
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N.S. finishes construction on new apartments for two NSCC campuses02:04 | July 22, 2024
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Woman who rescued girl from rip current in N.S. tells her story01:31 | July 22, 2024
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Nova Scotians react to Joe Biden leaving the presidential race in U.S.02:08 | July 22, 2024
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2113:46 | July 21, 2024
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Thousands descend on downtown Halifax for Atlantic Canada’s largest Pride parade01:51 | July 20, 2024
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Air Canada ordered to compensate Nova Scotia family separated on flight02:10 | July 19, 2024
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Off-duty nurse comes to rescue of Nova Scotia girl01:45 | July 19, 2024
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Housing subsidies for Nova Scotians fleeing domestic violence01:58 | July 19, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1809:43 | July 18, 2024
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Indigenous-led community hub coming to Halifax01:38 | July 18, 2024
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Easy Street Diner struggles with rising costs01:52 | July 18, 2024
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Nova Scotia wildfires: ‘It was quite away from the original fire,’ official says investigation is underway00:43 | May 31, 2023
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2909:20 | 12 hours ago
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Dalhousie evicts student-led Palestinian encampment after issuing a trespassing order02:51 | 12 hours ago
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Halifax announces 2 new parks for possible encampment locations02:08 | 12 hours ago
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Community reacts to tragic shooting at Africville reunion event02:10 | 12 hours ago
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Community reacts to tragic shooting at Africville reunion event02:10 | 12 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2810:02 | July 28, 2024
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5 people hurt after shots fired at annual Africville reunion02:05 | July 28, 2024
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Local N.S. canoe club working to improve accessibility02:06 | July 27, 2024
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2711:53 | July 27, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2610:05 | July 26, 2024
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Nova Scotians react to new provincial local business rewards program02:07 | July 26, 2024
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Experts share vital lifesaving safety tips for summer swimmers01:59 | July 26, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2508:15 | July 25, 2024
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New queer bar in Halifax wants to provide safe space for community members02:09 | July 25, 2024
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Nova Scotia local vendor loyalty program receives backlash after partnering with big businesses02:11 | July 25, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2411:07 | July 24, 2024
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Teen behind Charles P. Allen High School stabbing in court for sentencing01:11 | July 24, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2309:35 | July 23, 2024
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Daycare starts rebuilding after burning down in Hammonds Plains wildfires01:41 | July 23, 2024
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Long-standing Pizza Corner eatery closes its doors after 30 years02:00 | July 23, 2024
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N.S. finishes construction on new apartments for two NSCC campuses02:04 | July 22, 2024
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Woman who rescued girl from rip current in N.S. tells her story01:31 | July 22, 2024
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Nova Scotians react to Joe Biden leaving the presidential race in U.S.02:08 | July 22, 2024
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2113:46 | July 21, 2024
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Thousands descend on downtown Halifax for Atlantic Canada’s largest Pride parade01:51 | July 20, 2024
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Air Canada ordered to compensate Nova Scotia family separated on flight02:10 | July 19, 2024
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Off-duty nurse comes to rescue of Nova Scotia girl01:45 | July 19, 2024
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Housing subsidies for Nova Scotians fleeing domestic violence01:58 | July 19, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1809:43 | July 18, 2024
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Indigenous-led community hub coming to Halifax01:38 | July 18, 2024
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Easy Street Diner struggles with rising costs01:52 | July 18, 2024
Nova Scotia wildfires: ‘It was quite away from the original fire,’ official says investigation is underway
Description
May 31, 2023
When asked about a second blaze in the Halifax region, Regional Fire and Emergency Deputy Chief Roy Hollett remarked on Wednesday that a second fire is under investigation and "it was quite away from the original fire," when it began.
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