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Everwind proposes transmission line across Strait of Canso for hydrogen project
The line would transmit electricity from a wind power substation to the company's proposed hydrogen facility in Point Tupper, N.S.
N.S. not adequately monitoring universities' use of public funds: AG report
A new report says the allocation of $1.9 billion in operating grants over the past five years is "arbitrary and not supported."
Rockweed soup? How researchers are trying to boost use of native seaweeds
Researchers at Acadia University asked taste testers to try soup made with Irish moss and rockweed. The results? There's still more work to be done to minimize "off-flavours."
University sector concerned about Houston government's 'short-sighted' education bill
Some within the university community say potential changes in proposed legislation would give the government too much control over decision-making.
Seal 'Fitbits' aim to understand how pups survive on Sable Island
Researchers hope a pilot project that monitors the heart rate of baby seals will help them understand how the pups prepare for life in harsh conditions.
Government failings exacerbated 2023 breach, says N.S. privacy commissioner
Nova Scotia's privacy commissioner has filed her report into the 2023 MOVEit file transfer service cybersecurity attack.
Future uncertain for 'totally destroyed' Bloomfield building
The inside of a north-end Halifax building that caught fire early Sunday morning is essentially gone, and the exterior walls were in danger of collapsing before they were demolished Wednesday.
Digging into Nova Scotia's uranium ban — and what may come next
Nova Scotia has had a ban on uranium exploration and mining for almost 45 years, but that could end soon. How did we get here? And what's next?
Australian owner of N.S. gold projects seeks to sell operations
St Barbara says separating its Nova Scotia operations from the company would "unlock the full value potential."
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.