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Halifax Thunderbirds player cited for assault, suspended after incident in Colorado
A Halifax Thunderbirds player has been cited for assault by authorities in Denver after he got into an altercation with fans following a National Lacrosse League loss to the Colorado Mammoth last weekend.
Poll finds climate change, severe weather top issue for farmers across Canada
More than three-quarters of farmers and ranchers who recently completed a survey say they've experienced drought, heat waves, floods, wildfires, hail, tornadoes, or new pests and diseases in the past five years. The industry is trying to adapt.
Auditor general says Halifax taking steps toward diversity and inclusion, but oversight needed
An audit has found the Halifax Regional Municipality is attempting to take steps toward meeting its diversity and inclusion goals, but more monitoring is needed to track the progress.
Truro and Colchester to explore expanding public transit with feasibility study
The municipalities are preparing to select a consultant before the end of December, with a feasibility study expected by the end of June 2025.
N.S. non-profit hopes post-secondary students will contribute to off-campus housing fund
A Nova Scotia non-profit is pitching a provincewide plan with hopes to raise millions toward off-campus housing for, and supported by, university and college students.
N.S. municipalities welcome provincewide code of conduct, but not without questions
Municipalities in Nova Scotia are welcoming rules for council member behaviour, but some have concerns about the provincewide policy.
Municipalities call on re-elected Houston government to revisit coastal protection
Nova Scotia municipal leaders meeting in Halifax are renewing their call for the province to handle coastal protection instead of leaving it in the hands of local governments.
Musquodoboit Harbour water project produces dry result as drought worsens
For years, The Old School Community Gathering Place Co-operative has been working to produce drinking water from an aquifer beneath Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S. In April, a grand opening was held for a solar-powered community well that tapped into the water supply, but no residents have been able to fill up since.
PCs increase their riding count in Cape Breton
NDP incumbent Kendra Coombes holds onto seat in Cape Breton Centre-Whitney Pier.
Group of Independents in N.S. requests judicial review of snap election call
Independents and small parties in Nova Scotia say the snap election call hurt their prospects. One group is taking the matter to court.