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Province, mining company in court battle over contaminated land in Sheet Harbour
Invest Nova Scotia and a mining company are fighting a court battle over contaminated land in the Port of Sheet Harbour.
HRM must implement Sackville rivers floodplain zoning, advocate says
The former president of the Sackville Rivers Association is urging the government to take action to mitigate the effects of future flooding around rivers in the area, after the historic rainfall last weekend.
Nova Scotians describe harrowing encounters, damage from historic floods
Nova Scotians are taking stock of their experiences in a historic storm this weekend — and the aftermath they must now deal with.
Nova Scotia's population is suddenly booming. Can the province handle it?
Nova Scotia's population shift has been relatively sudden and somewhat surprising after about two decades of stagnant or even decreasing numbers and dire warnings about the province being on the brink of an extended period of decline.
EverWind green hydrogen project to develop 3 new wind farms
The company behind a proposal to create green hydrogen and ammonia in Point Tupper, N.S., is planning three new wind farms to power the project.
Housing advocates press province for better data collection
Advocates say gaps in the province's collection of data make it difficult to understand the full scope of the housing crisis.
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Baby ospreys rescued from burning nest reunited with parents
Staff from the Department of Natural Resources built a new nest for the osprey family, and Nova Scotia Power erected a dedicated pole just for their new home.
RCMP say more than 70 teens sexually abused at N.S. youth jail over 3 decades
The RCMP are opening a confidential hotline to assist with their investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre between 1988 and 2017.
Be patient, Nova Scotians! Your local strawberries are coming
There's one growing requirement this year's strawberry crop is still waiting for — heat. Thankfully, there's lots in the forecast this week.
Here's how you can help protect your property from wildfire, say safety experts
After wildfires blazed through parts of Nova Scotia in recent weeks, some homeowners may be wondering how they can protect their property in the future. Fire safety experts weigh in.