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One person dead after an incident on a Clearwater Seafoods vessel in Nova Scotia

One person dead after an incident on a Clearwater Seafoods vessel in Nova Scotia

MULGRAVE, N.S. — A crew member has died after an incident on a Clearwater Seafoods vessel in eastern Nova Scotia, the province's Department of Labour confirmed Saturday.
Report calls for major changes to Nova Scotia's power grid, new energy regulator

Report calls for major changes to Nova Scotia's power grid, new energy regulator

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's electric utility will lose control over who gets access to the power grid under a change the government says is needed to help the province reach its energy goals, including to stop using coal by 2030.
Chorus Aviation reports Q4 net income down 20% from year earlier, revenue also lower

Chorus Aviation reports Q4 net income down 20% from year earlier, revenue also lower

HALIFAX — Chorus Aviation Inc. reported its fourth-quarter profit fell 20 per cent compared with a year ago as its revenue also edged lower. The company says it earned net income of $36.6 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, down from $45.
Nova Scotia Liberal Brendan Maguire crosses floor to join Tory cabinet

Nova Scotia Liberal Brendan Maguire crosses floor to join Tory cabinet

HALIFAX — One of the Nova Scotia government’s most outspoken Opposition critics did a political about-turn Thursday, crossing the floor to join the Progressive Conservatives — and become a cabinet minister.
Nova Scotia Health drops proof of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees

Nova Scotia Health drops proof of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s health authority says it is lifting a requirement for its employees and on-site hospital staff to submit proof of COVID-19 immunization, beginning Monday.
Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

HALIFAX — Almost two-thirds of Canadians say they have switched their primary grocery store in the past year to score better deals.
Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short

Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short

HALIFAX — Outdoor fridges and pantries, often painted in bright, inviting colours, are popping up across Atlantic Canada, and the people regularly stocking them say demand is growing.
N.S. volunteer firefighters upset by long waits for paramedics at crash scenes

N.S. volunteer firefighters upset by long waits for paramedics at crash scenes

HALIFAX — Volunteer firefighters say they're feeling "helpless" as they endure long waits for paramedics to arrive at health emergencies in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley.
Third person charged in death of Cape Breton woman, RCMP say

Third person charged in death of Cape Breton woman, RCMP say

BIG BRAS D'OR, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP have charged a third person in the death of a Cape Breton woman whose remains were found by a police dog in November.
Worker killed at Halifax shipyard was struck by a piece of equipment: police

Worker killed at Halifax shipyard was struck by a piece of equipment: police

HALIFAX — Police have confirmed that the man who died Monday at the Halifax Shipyard was struck by a piece of equipment. Halifax Regional Police issued a statement Tuesday saying the death was reported at 11:40 a.m.