
Michael Tutton
The Canadian Press
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Judge orders rethink of preservation plan for endangered piping plovers on East Coast
In a decision released Monday, Justice Richard Southcott sent the piping plover recovery plan back to the federal environment minister for "reconsideration."
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Nova Scotia's Lebanese entrepreneurs build a national presence, as shawarma leads the way
Like the ambitions of the younger generation of Lebanese Nova Scotian entrepreneurs, Mezza Lebanese Kitchen's business plans are expanding into faster and larger horizons.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Daughter of wrongfully convicted N.S. man says grief grows without probe of police
The daughter of a wrongfully convicted Nova Scotia man says burying her father next month will renew her intense grief — especially if a criminal investigation into his case remains stalled.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

Environmental lawyers tell court Ottawa's protections for piping plovers flawed
Environmental groups are arguing in Federal Court that Ottawa's plans for protecting the habitat of the piping plover are vague and inadequate.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

A one-teen prom on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula brings small community together
Breanna Bromley-Clarke may be the sole graduate of her all-grades school on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula, but her prom helped bring many in her community together.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
On the banks of a Nova Scotia river, Mi'kmaw elver fishers defy Ottawa
Three First Nations have sent letters rejecting participation in the Fisheries Department's new system, saying that their treaty rights prevail over federal regulations, and indicating they'll operate their own quotas and monitoring system.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

Winter weather makes an April comeback in Nova Scotia
Spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain across the province.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

Former N.S. privacy commissioner wants office to gain resources, more powers
Nova Scotia's recently departed privacy commissioner says she hopes the provincial government will give her successor the power and resources they need to ensure citizens can access public records.
Canada -Nova Scotia |

An inmate's 'chilling' memory of a Halifax jail death raises questions on cell checks
"Richard Murray was a nice guy. I looked out for him. It was heartbreaking."
Canada -Nova Scotia |

N.S. information commissioner says government bill threatens right to access records
Nova Scotia's freedom of information commissioner is calling on the governing party to withdraw legislation that she says weakens the public's right to access government records and documents.
Canada -Nova Scotia |