Latest from Frances Willick
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.
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.