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Donald Trump's disdain for wind energy could create windfall for Nova Scotia: experts
The U.S. president's opposition to renewable energy could create a 'golden opportunity' for Nova Scotia’s fledgling offshore wind energy industry, a leading international consulting firm says.
Woman who says she endured cruel and unusual punishment in N.S. prison has settled civil lawsuit
A woman who says she endured cruel and unusual punishment in a Nova Scotia prison has settled a civil lawsuit she filed against the federal attorney general almost five years ago.
Remains of large shortfin mako shark found in eastern Nova Scotia
The Halifax-based Marine Animal Response Society says the remains of a large shortfin mako shark — considered the fastest shark in the ocean — were found Saturday along the shoreline near Port Dufferin, N.S., about 140 kilometres east of Halifax.
Houston pitches ambitious 'Wind West' offshore wind energy project
In response to Prime Minister Mark Carney's bid to make Canada an 'energy superpower,' Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is floating the idea of dramatically ramping up the province's nascent offshore wind energy industry.
Court ruling saves century-old Halifax heritage home from the wrecking ball
A heritage preservation group in Halifax is applauding a court decision that prevents Dalhousie University from demolishing a 128-year-old house registered as a heritage site in 2022.
Atlantic Canada's lobster industry stung by low prices and global economic turmoil
Lobster harvesters in Atlantic Canada aren't thrilled with the prices they're getting for their catches, but experts say the recent downturn comes as no surprise due to uncertainty looming over the industry.
Gender-based violence spikes 5 years after Nova Scotia mass shooting
As the anniversary of the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history approaches, people working in the field say not enough is being done to implement the recommendations of an inquiry into the murders.
Lack of consent stalls plans for North America's first whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia
Documents obtained by The Canadian Press reveal the non-profit Whale Sanctuary Project has yet to secure approval from all five owners of property adjacent to where the group plans to build a huge, floating net enclosure for belugas and orcas retired from marine theme parks.
Province grants extension as Northern Pulp studies plans for new mill
The Nova Scotia government has granted a five-week extension to Northern Pulp as the company works on plans to build a new paper mill on the province's southwestern shore four years after it was granted protection from creditors.
'Control-mania': N.S. premier accused of executive overreach with new bill
Political observers and access to information experts say accountability and transparency may be affected under changes proposed by the Tim Houston government.