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Nova Scotia to survey public on sale of alcohol at corner stores
The province will survey 1,500 Nova Scotians over the age of 19 starting this week. It will also gather feedback on the types of stores where alcohol can be sold, locations where people can drink alcohol and health considerations related to any changes.
Nova Scotia chiefs say province needs to improve consultation on natural resources
A representative for the Nova Scotia Assembly of Mi'kmaw Chiefs says the provincial government needs to do a better job of consultation as it seeks to develop the province's natural resources.
Chignecto Isthmus case waste of Nova Scotia Court of Appeal's time, federal lawyer says
A federal lawyer says Nova Scotia and New Brunswick's legal attempt to determine who has jurisdictional responsibility for the infrastructure on the Chignecto Isthmus is a "waste and abuse" of the court's time.
Uranium added to Nova Scotia critical minerals list as province seeks exploration
The potential uranium exploration sites are Louisville in Pictou County, East Dalhousie in Annapolis County and Millet Brook in Hants County.
Nova Scotia to lift licensing moratorium for buyers and processors in seafood sector
Fisheries Minister Kent Smith says opening the seafood sector to new entrants will help drive Nova Scotia's economy as processors look to diversify their markets.
Nova Scotia to speed up environmental reviews for clean energy projects
Nova Scotia is moving to speed up its environmental review process for a number of clean energy projects.
Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official
Gary O'Toole, associate deputy minister of Service Nova Scotia, told a legislature committee on Tuesday that before any changes can be made, the department needs to understand what the long-term consequences will be.
Rise in school violence leads N.S. to update code of conduct
The updated document details consequences for people who violate the rules.
WW II postcard campaign reminds Canadian homeowners that fallen 'lived where you live'
Over the last week, selected homes across Canada received poignant reminders of military members who fought and died in the final months of World War II.
Nova Scotia moves forward with plan for municipalities to protect coastlines
The Tories want municipalities to draft their own coastal protection bylaws and are offering a blueprint on how they can protect the province's 13,000 kilometres of coastline.