Frances Willick

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Frances Willick is a journalist with CBC Nova Scotia. Please contact her with feedback, story ideas or tips at frances.willick@cbc.ca

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Nova Scotia Power says it believes it knows who stole customer data

'We do have a good sense of who the threat actor is,' says CEO Peter Gregg.

Researchers hope tracking zooplankton from space will help endangered whales

Scientists are using satellite data to spot the red pigment in North Atlantic right whale's main food source.

'Very disheartening,' says resident whose property could be explored for uranium

Some Nova Scotians whose properties have been selected for possible uranium exploration say they're stunned to learn their land could be part of the province's push for more natural resource development.

Nova Scotia Power says ransomware hackers have published stolen data

Nova Scotia Power has confirmed it is the victim of a ransomware attack and that the hackers who stole data have published it.

New gold mine near Goldboro passes next hurdle

The provincial government has given NexGold a lease to access Crown land so the company can develop a new gold mine near Goldboro, N.S.

'A total surprise': Municipalities unprepared for uranium exploration in their backyard

The Nova Scotia government announced that it will open three areas of the province to bids for uranium exploration. Municipal leaders in those areas say they have limited knowledge about the issue.

2 little birds may delay opening of Acadia University's new nursing building

Chimney swifts, a species at risk, were spotted at the building that will be demolished to make way for the new facility.

Province asks Dal to consider offering doctor of veterinary medicine program

Nova Scotia currently funds 24 seats at the University of Prince Edward Island's Atlantic Veterinary College.

New SMU education programs, faster B.Eds. aim to increase teacher supply

The government says while classrooms are mostly fully staffed this year, population growth means more teachers will be needed.

Piggy reunion show to steal Haligonians' hearts all over again

The beloved 90s calypso band will play a one-night-only show on May 8.