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Cape Breton coal mine closed by roof falls allowed to resume year-round operations

Cape Breton coal mine closed by roof falls allowed to resume year-round operations

HALIFAX — A Cape Breton coal mine that had been ordered to cease operations after two roof falls last summer is being permitted to resume year-round production.
SaltWire's money woes a sign of bigger problems in the newspaper business: experts

SaltWire's money woes a sign of bigger problems in the newspaper business: experts

HALIFAX — The recent decision by SaltWire Network Inc.
Fishers say closure of lucrative baby eel fishery won't stop poaching in Maritimes

Fishers say closure of lucrative baby eel fishery won't stop poaching in Maritimes

HALIFAX — Ottawa’s decision to close the lucrative elver fishery on rivers in the Maritimes won’t prevent illegal fishing of the baby eels, a commercial licence holder in Nova Scotia said Tuesday.
Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire faces insolvency after lender files claim

Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire faces insolvency after lender files claim

HALIFAX — A private equity fund is initiating insolvency proceedings against Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire Network Inc., claiming it owes tens of millions of dollars after several years of mismanagement.
N.S. sexual health clinic can no longer give free birth control to patients in need

N.S. sexual health clinic can no longer give free birth control to patients in need

HALIFAX — A Halifax sexual health clinic that has for years been making birth control devices available for free to patients who can’t afford them has been forced to stop after running out of donations. Dr.
Residents of Atlantic Canada told to brace for rough weather, very high tides

Residents of Atlantic Canada told to brace for rough weather, very high tides

HALIFAX — More unpleasant weather marched across much of Atlantic Canada on Monday.
New Brunswick volunteers build flying telescope to see total eclipse above the clouds

New Brunswick volunteers build flying telescope to see total eclipse above the clouds

HALIFAX — Early next month, millions of Canadians will gaze skyward to witness a total solar eclipse. But some stand to be disappointed as clouds get in the way. David Hunter plans to have an unobstructed view, and he's inviting others to join him.
Transmission line issue leads to power outage for thousands in Nova Scotia

Transmission line issue leads to power outage for thousands in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — An unexpected power outage temporarily left thousands of Nova Scotia Power customers without electricity on a sunny Saturday free of inclement weather to strain the system.
New funding announced for federal programs that support Indigenous entrepreneurs

New funding announced for federal programs that support Indigenous entrepreneurs

HALIFAX — The federal government is spending $2.5 million to expand an entrepreneurship program for Indigenous women and create a similar program for Indigenous youth.
Nova Scotia opposition critical of premier's upcoming trip during legislature sitting

Nova Scotia opposition critical of premier's upcoming trip during legislature sitting

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier drew fire from both opposition leaders Friday after confirming he will be away from the legislature the week of March 18 to attend a hydrogen energy conference in Germany.