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Nova Scotia company fined $80,000 after worker dies in scaffolding collapse

Nova Scotia company fined $80,000 after worker dies in scaffolding collapse

PICTOU, N.S. — A Nova Scotia excavation company has been fined $80,000 after a worker died when scaffolding collapsed on one of its job sites. In a decision released Wednesday, a Nova Scotia provincial court judge in Pictou, N.S.
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Woman faces fraud charges after theft from Nova Scotia premier's riding association

Woman faces fraud charges after theft from Nova Scotia premier's riding association

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — Police in New Glasgow, N.S., say a 44-year-old woman faces fraud charges after funds went missing from the Pictou East Progressive Conservative Association. New Glasgow Regional Police began the investigation on Oct.
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Small memorial set up outside Walmart where 19-year-old found dead in bakery oven

Small memorial set up outside Walmart where 19-year-old found dead in bakery oven

HALIFAX — A small memorial of flowers, prayer candles and condolence cards has been set up in a parking lot just outside a Halifax Walmart where a young woman died in a walk-in oven over the weekend.
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Nova Scotia premier announces one point cut to HST, to 14 per cent, starting April 1

Nova Scotia premier announces one point cut to HST, to 14 per cent, starting April 1

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s harmonized sales tax will be trimmed by one percentage point starting April 1, Premier Tim Houston announced Wednesday amid increasing speculation about a snap election call in the coming days.
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'Alarming': Report says Canadian homes show higher levels, exposure to radon gas

'Alarming': Report says Canadian homes show higher levels, exposure to radon gas

CALGARY — A countrywide study says radioactive radon exposure is on the rise and continues to be a critical public health concern. The study, released Wednesday, is the first update on radon exposure in Canada since 2012.
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Police say 19-year-old woman who died at Halifax Walmart was found in walk-in oven

Police say 19-year-old woman who died at Halifax Walmart was found in walk-in oven

HALIFAX — Halifax police say a 19-year-old woman who died in a Walmart bakery on Saturday was found in a large, walk-in oven when first responders arrived at the scene in the city's west end.
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Bravery award given posthumously to Nova Scotian who pulled three from sunken vehicle

Bravery award given posthumously to Nova Scotian who pulled three from sunken vehicle

HALIFAX — A man who died trying to save three people trapped by floodwaters was among eight Nova Scotians awarded the province's Medal of Bravery on Tuesday.
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Nova Scotia Liberal Fred Tilley quits to join governing Progressive Conservatives

Nova Scotia Liberal Fred Tilley quits to join governing Progressive Conservatives

HALIFAX — As speculation mounts about a pending provincial election in Nova Scotia, a member of the Opposition Liberals crossed the floor Tuesday to join the governing Progressive Conservatives.
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Nova Scotia health data at risk due to ineffective cybersecurity: report

Nova Scotia health data at risk due to ineffective cybersecurity: report

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia doesn’t provide effective cybersecurity for its digital health networks, and as a result is exposed to unnecessary risk, says a new report by the province’s auditor general.
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North Atlantic right whale population grew in 2023, but still vulnerable to humans

North Atlantic right whale population grew in 2023, but still vulnerable to humans

HALIFAX — The estimated population of North Atlantic right whales increased in 2023, but marine scientists say human behaviour still poses a significant threat to the critically endangered species.
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