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Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia renews bid to get two whales from France

Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia renews bid to get two whales from France

HALIFAX — The group behind a project to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales in Nova Scotia has renewed its bid to provide a seaside sanctuary for two killer whales living in a shuttered marine park in France. But the U.S.
N.S. man accused of manslaughter in drug overdose death of 18-year-old

N.S. man accused of manslaughter in drug overdose death of 18-year-old

HALIFAX — Halifax police have charged a 19-year-old man with manslaughter and criminal negligence in the overdose death of an 18-year-old. Police say Darian Clayton-Fleet died of a drug overdose on Nov. 10, 2024, at a home in the Dartmouth suburb.
Member of Newfoundland and Labrador broadcasting family killed by California police

Member of Newfoundland and Labrador broadcasting family killed by California police

ST. JOHN'S — A member of the family behind the first television station in Newfoundland and Labrador was killed in an altercation with police in California last week.
Halifax utility diverting millions of cubic metres of wastewater into harbour, basin

Halifax utility diverting millions of cubic metres of wastewater into harbour, basin

HALIFAX — Halifax's water utility says it needs to divert millions of cubic metres of wastewater into the Halifax harbour and Bedford Basin as part of maintenance work in the coming weeks.
New Brunswick group hopes to foster pride in basketball's Canadian roots

New Brunswick group hopes to foster pride in basketball's Canadian roots

ST. STEPHEN — The rise in patriotism prompted by a hostile U.S. president is renewing focus on everything Canada has given the world, and a small New Brunswick mill town wants people to know the sport of basketball belongs on that list.
Nova Scotia RCMP suspend search for child who went missing after falling in water

Nova Scotia RCMP suspend search for child who went missing after falling in water

COOK'S COVE — Police in Nova Scotia say they have suspended the search for a child who fell into the water in Cook's Cove, located on the eastern side of the province. A news release from the RCMP says the search was suspended on Saturday around 5 p.
Frozen pastries recalled in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and N.S.: CFIA

Frozen pastries recalled in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and N.S.: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers across multiple provinces that two brands of frozen pastries have been recalled due to salmonella concerns. The federal authority says Sweet Cream brand and D. Effe T.
Major crime unit investigating after missing New Brunswick woman found dead

Major crime unit investigating after missing New Brunswick woman found dead

MACES BAY — Police in New Brunswick say they are investigating after a 26-year-old missing woman was found dead in Maces Bay on the Bay of Fundy. A news release says St. George RCMP got a report of the missing woman from Musquash, N.B., on Tuesday.
Nova Scotia RCMP join other agencies in search for missing child

Nova Scotia RCMP join other agencies in search for missing child

COOK'S COVE — Police in Nova Scotia say they are searching for a child who fell into the water in Cook's Cove, located on the eastern side of the province.
Nova Scotia has cancelled U.S. supplier agreements and contracts worth $130,600

Nova Scotia has cancelled U.S. supplier agreements and contracts worth $130,600

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia says it has cancelled contracts with two American companies and has not renewed agreements with another nine U.S. suppliers in response to the trade war launched by President Donald Trump.
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