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Nova Scotia names first member of panel studying environmental racism in province

Nova Scotia names first member of panel studying environmental racism in province

HALIFAX — Augy Jones, the first member named to a Nova Scotia government panel that will examine how racism affects a community's natural environment, says he hopes the panel's work gets national recognition for the way it approaches the problem.
N.S. university limits foreign student enrolment after recruitment too successful

N.S. university limits foreign student enrolment after recruitment too successful

SYDNEY, N.S. — Cape Breton University says it's limiting enrolment to a popular business program following concerns the school is not equipped to handle the recent influx of international students.
Public housing availability improves slightly on Labrador coast, but problems remain

Public housing availability improves slightly on Labrador coast, but problems remain

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The availability of public housing improved slightly along Labrador's north coast this year, but observers say shortages and persistent systemic problems remain.
Trucks, buses must have electronic logging devices to track driving hours by Jan. 1

Trucks, buses must have electronic logging devices to track driving hours by Jan. 1

HALIFAX — Trucks and buses that travel between Canada’s provinces and territories will be required by Jan. 1 to be equipped with electronic devices that log the number of hours drivers spend on the road.
'Collective grief' hits Atlantic Canada after loss of Nova Scotia fisherman

'Collective grief' hits Atlantic Canada after loss of Nova Scotia fisherman

CLARK'S HARBOUR, N.S. — Coastal communities across Atlantic Canada were aching Wednesday after the loss of a fisherman in Nova Scotia this week.
Nova Scotia's regulator approves $164 million in Maritime Link costs for 2023

Nova Scotia's regulator approves $164 million in Maritime Link costs for 2023

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia ratepayers will foot a $163.7-million bill in 2023 to finance, operate and maintain the undersea cable that feeds the province electricity from Newfoundland and Labrador. In a Dec.
Halifax police say death of 31-year-old man in downtown Halifax was a homicide

Halifax police say death of 31-year-old man in downtown Halifax was a homicide

Halifax police say the death of a 31-year-old man in the city's downtown has been ruled a homicide. The victim, who has been identified as Ryan Michael Sawyer, was found unresponsive on the sidewalk of Prince Street at 1:15 a.m. Saturday.

Bathurst, N.B., police find two bodies inside vehicle

BATHURST, N.B. — Police in Bathurst, N.B., say a 38-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were found dead inside a vehicle.
Search called off for Nova Scotia fisherman, RCMP to take over as missing person case

Search called off for Nova Scotia fisherman, RCMP to take over as missing person case

CLARK'S HARBOUR, N.S. — The search for a missing Nova Scotia fisherman who went overboard on Boxing Day morning was suspended early Tuesday afternoon. Lt.
Emergency crews searching for fisherman overboard off Cape Sable Island, N.S.

Emergency crews searching for fisherman overboard off Cape Sable Island, N.S.

CLARK'S HARBOUR, N.S. — A search is underway for a fisherman who went overboard this morning off Cape Sable Island in Nova Scotia. Lt. Commander Len Hickey says Halifax's Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre received a mayday at 8:21 a.m.
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