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Federal minister says strike hampering enforcement of baby eel fishery closure

Federal minister says strike hampering enforcement of baby eel fishery closure

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's representative in the federal cabinet says the public service strike has made it difficult for Ottawa to enforce conservation rules for the highly contentious and lucrative baby eel fishery.
Halifax company to upgrade 13 Cormorant helicopters for Canada's military

Halifax company to upgrade 13 Cormorant helicopters for Canada's military

HALIFAX — Canada’s defence minister travelled to Halifax Thursday to tout a major subcontract as part of the $1.2-billion upgrade of the military’s fleet of search-and-rescue helicopters.
Close large N.S. facilities, provide services to people with disabilities: report

Close large N.S. facilities, provide services to people with disabilities: report

HALIFAX — An expert report released Wednesday moves people with disabilities in Nova Scotia a step closer to the end of an era when many had to live in large institutions.
N.S. says upcoming byelection will be first in Canada with electronic ballots

N.S. says upcoming byelection will be first in Canada with electronic ballots

HALIFAX — Advance voters in an upcoming Nova Scotia byelection will be the first in Canada to use electronic ballots, provincial election officials say.
'Where's the accountability?' Deadline looms for mass shooting inquiry recommendation

'Where's the accountability?' Deadline looms for mass shooting inquiry recommendation

HALIFAX — In the coming days, the federal and Nova Scotia governments will face the first deadline for action recommended by the inquiry that investigated the worst mass shooting in Canadian history.
Photos capture contentious fishing of baby eels in Nova Scotia despite moratorium

Photos capture contentious fishing of baby eels in Nova Scotia despite moratorium

HALIFAX — Photographs have been released showing people fishing for baby eels in Nova Scotia despite the federal government's recent decision to shut down the contentious fishery.
For N.S. welfare recipients, budget freeze by Tories in inflationary times hurts

For N.S. welfare recipients, budget freeze by Tories in inflationary times hurts

HALIFAX — Sandra Page wonders how the Nova Scotia government expects her to remain healthy after its recent budget froze welfare payments despite more than a year of high inflation.
Nova Scotia RCMP investigate theft from park dedicated to two women killed by gunman

Nova Scotia RCMP investigate theft from park dedicated to two women killed by gunman

DEBERT, N.S. — The husband of a woman killed in the Nova Scotia mass shooting three years ago is offering a reward for information about a theft from a memorial park that pays tribute to her life.
Halifax hotel with 190 beds to be used as temporary housing as need expands

Halifax hotel with 190 beds to be used as temporary housing as need expands

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government says a Halifax hotel it has leased as a homeless shelter will also house people who are discharged from hospitals but still require a bed and care.
Nova Scotia judges describes rising violence, tension in Halifax-area provincial jail

Nova Scotia judges describes rising violence, tension in Halifax-area provincial jail

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge's ruling released Friday sheds light on rising violence and intimidation among inmates in a Halifax jail.