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A 26-year-old Economy, Colchester County woman died in a single-vehicle ATV crash on Friday night.

The RCMP were called to the scene of the crash on the beach off of Highway 2 in Economy at 8:44 p.m.

The driver, the only occupant of the vehicle,&nbsp;died at the scene.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.&nbsp;

Who's getting sick (and who's not) in Nova Scotia's second wave

All age groups in Nova Scotia reported cases during the first wave of COVID-19, but the focus was strongly on risks to seniors. Now that the second wave has hit, the picture has changed.

A Nova Scotian health worker prepares to administer a nasal swab at a rapid testing site in Halifax on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. 

Rapid testing

A Nova Scotia health worker prepares to administer a nasal swab at a rapid-testing site in Halifax on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. 

3 horses struck and killed by vehicle in Lunenburg County

Three horses have died after being struck by a vehicle in Lunenburg County. On Thursday just after 6 p.m., Nova Scotia RCMP said they responded to a crash between a vehicle and the group of horses on Italy Cross Road in Crousetown.

An up-close picture of an RCMP shoulder patch.

RCMP  investigating multiple suspicious circumstances near Acadia University. 

RCMP badge

Police say three horses have died after they were struck on the side of the road in Crousetown, N.S.

Future of Lahey report rests in the hands of Nova Scotia's next premier

As Lands and Forestry Minister Derek Mombourquette continues to advance work on recommendations contained in the Lahey report, the minister said his goal is to lay the foundation for the next premier to make decisions.

Last summer, the province announced it was abandoning a recommendation made in 2011 as part of a natural resources strategy to reduce clear cutting in Nova Scotia by 50 per cent within five years.

Wentworth Valley clear-cut

The Lahey report called for a reduction in clear cutting and a more ecological approach to forestry.

Abandoned tent sites shine light on homelessness in Halifax

Three abandoned tent sites that were recently cleaned up at a provincial park in Halifax offer a glimpse into the reality for a growing number of Nova Scotians forced to sleep outside.

Long Lake campsite

Employees at Halifax Water recently cleaned up abandoned campsites in Long Lake  Provincial Park.

What Canadians need to know about COVID-19 before gathering over the holidays

While Canadians weigh whether it’s even possible to gather safely during the holidays in a pandemic, it’s important to keep in mind the unseen dangers we could be inviting in — even in parts of the country that have low rates of COVID-19.

Woman with umbrella is pictured walking along Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, November 23, 2020.  

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While we weigh whether it's even possible to gather safely during the holidays in a pandemic, it's important to keep in mind the unseen dangers we could be inviting in — even in parts of the country that have low rates of COVID-19.

RCMP were called to the scene of the fatal accident at 8:44 p.m.  on Friday. 

Colchester County woman killed in ATV crash

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