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Less than two weeks before the anniversary of deadly floods that devastated parts of Nova Scotia, some of those same counties were once again ravaged by heavy rains and raging floodwaters. A flash flood alert was issued for Digby, Annapolis, Kings and Hants counties Thursday evening as remnants of post-tropical storm Beryl swept through the … Read More “Parts of Nova Scotia ravaged by heavy rains and flash flooding — again” »
A Nova Scotia provincial court judge has stayed some of the sexual assault charges against a Pictou County man because they took too long to go through the justice system. Herbert Allison Best, 70, was facing six charges of sexual assault, four of sexual interference and four of sexual exploitation. The last eight charges relate to … Read More “Judge stays sexual assault charges against Pictou County man, citing Charter violations” »
The Labatt brewery in Halifax is taking a break from making beer to expand its water can program for disaster relief. According to a news release from Labatt Breweries of Canada, the company launched its program in 2012, producing water cans to provide safe drinking water for communities affected by disasters. It partnered with Team … Read More “Labatt’s Halifax brewery stops beer production for disaster relief water program” »
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Halifax council’s decision to designate the city’s Commons and Point Pleasant Park as sites for homeless encampments is “completely nuts.” Houston told reporters after a cabinet meeting Thursday that the recreation grounds in the heart of the city, and the wooded south-end park are not appropriate places for homeless residents … Read More “N.S. premier says some of Halifax’s new designated encampment sites are ‘completely nuts’” »
The quiet community around Porters Lake, N.S., is known for having wildlife activity. However, residents are noticing more of it in their yards – particularly, black bears. “We usually have bears coming out of hibernation and looking for food sources. It’s not uncommon for people in Porters Lake to spot a bear. We’ve had specific … Read More “Halifax-area community seeing a rise in bear sightings” »
The province says Nova Scotia will soon offer at-home HPV testing kits. Doctor Robert Grimshaw of the Nova Scotia Health Cervical Cancer Screening Program says tests are expected to roll out in two years. The move is expected to make testing more accessible for people without primary care physicians. British Columbia became the first province … Read More “Nova Scotia to offer at-home HPV testing kits” »
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking feedback on a draft of its national strategy on Atlantic salmon. The goal of the strategy is to restore and maintain Atlantic salmon populations and habitats. The deadline to submit feedback on the draft is July 30, with the department aiming to publish it by the fall. “We hope that the strategy will bring back … Read More “DFO seeks feedback on draft of Atlantic salmon strategy” »
32 minutes ago News Duration 4:30 Poppy, a five-month-old Morkie, went missing from a Halifax neighbourhood in early June. Her owners wrote her heartfelt letters on Facebook every day. Their posts touched a nerve with neighbours and strangers who worked together to bring her home. Adblock test (Why?)
The developer of two new housing projects in the Strait of Canso area says he’s seeking every avenue to ease the financial burden on new renters. Brela Construction purchased a vacant school building in Evanston, N.S., from the Municipality of Richmond County in May to convert to affordable seniors’ housing. A month later, the Arichat company signed a … Read More “Strait-area builder aiming for low rent on 2 new housing projects” »
Nova Scotia plans to follow the lead of other provinces in the way it screens for cervical cancer, but the switch from Pap smears to testing for HPV is at least two years away, the legislature’s health committee heard Tuesday. Dr. Robert Grimshaw, the medical director of Nova Scotia Health’s Cervical Cancer Screening Program, told the … Read More “Nova Scotia plans to change how it screens for cervical cancer” »
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