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Tentative deal reached with 5,400 school support workers in Nova Scotia

Tentative deal reached with 5,400 school support workers in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has reached a tentative deal with the province's 5,400 educational support workers, who were in a legal position to strike Friday. The two sides stuck a deal around 2 a.m.
Former consultant to wind industry warns of turbines' toll on migrant birds in N.S.

Former consultant to wind industry warns of turbines' toll on migrant birds in N.S.

HALIFAX — Environmental researcher John Kearney says the whirring blades of a proposed 13-turbine wind farm in Nova Scotia may cut greenhouse gases, but the risks they pose to migrating birds are too high.
N.S. auditor general says province must act faster on her office's recommendations

N.S. auditor general says province must act faster on her office's recommendations

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia auditor general Kim Adair says the province needs to speed up the implementation of her recommendations.
Premier calls for silent reflection to mark anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting

Premier calls for silent reflection to mark anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston asked people to pause for a moment of silence Tuesday at noon and again on Wednesday to remember the 22 people killed three years ago during the worst mass shooting in Canadian history.
Maritime baby eel fishers pan federal decision to close fishery over safety concerns

Maritime baby eel fishers pan federal decision to close fishery over safety concerns

HALIFAX — Ottawa’s decision to shut down the lucrative but contentious baby eel fishery in the Maritimes has effectively ended the 2023 season, says a commercial licence holder in southwestern Nova Scotia.
N.S. to mark King Charles III's coronation with parties, flag-raising ceremony

N.S. to mark King Charles III's coronation with parties, flag-raising ceremony

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will mark the coronation of King Charles III with a series of events in Halifax that include a garden party, a flag-raising ceremony and the unveiling of the King's portrait.
Deadlines for key Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry recommendations

Deadlines for key Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry recommendations

HALIFAX — The federal-provincial inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting last month published a 3,000-page final report with dozens of recommendations.
Third anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting: 'A grieving process with anger'

Third anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting: 'A grieving process with anger'

HALIFAX — As the third anniversary of the Nova Scotia mass shooting approaches, Tammy Oliver-McCurdie is preparing for a simple ritual to remind her of the loved ones she lost.

Acclaimed author, Order of Canada recipient Joan Clark dead at 88

HALIFAX — Joan Clark, acclaimed Canadian author and Order of Canada recipient, has died. She was 88. Clark wrote more than 15 books for adults and children, including An Audience of Chairs, Latitudes of Melt and The Dream Carvers.

Halifax police investigating after stabbing at Dartmouth hotel sends one to hospital

DARTMOUTH, N.S. — One man is in hospital after an early morning stabbing at a Dartmouth hotel. Police were called to the parking lot of the Best Western just before 3 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived, they found a 43-year-old man with stab wounds.
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