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Nova Scotia's offshore wind transmission line could cost $10 billion: Houston

Nova Scotia's offshore wind transmission line could cost $10 billion: Houston

HALIFAX — It could cost between $5 billion and $10 billion to build a transmission line that would connect Nova Scotia's proposed offshore wind farms with the rest of the country, Premier Tim Houston says.
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As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia farmers who are struggling to break even could benefit from selling more produce in local markets, says a new study released Thursday.
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Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi'kmaw Chiefs

Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi'kmaw Chiefs

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s continued failure to consult with First Nations on uranium exploration is a mistake that will further erode the province’s relationship with Mi’kmaq communities, says the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and a lawyer fro
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April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime'

April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime'

April Hubbard changed the plan for her death so she could be there to celebrate her life's work at one of Canada's most prestigious arts ceremonies.
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Mounties used polygraph tests during some interviews in missing N.S. children case

Mounties used polygraph tests during some interviews in missing N.S. children case

LANSDOWNE STATION — RCMP officers investigating the disappearance of two Nova Scotia children say that some of the people interviewed by police for the case have taken lie detector tests.
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Nova Scotia strike that turned deadly a century ago a milestone for workers' rights

Nova Scotia strike that turned deadly a century ago a milestone for workers' rights

HALIFAX — During Nova Scotia's storied 300-year history of coal mining, one deadly riot in 1925 proved to be pivotal for workers' rights in Canada.
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N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province

N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says its five-year plan to bring about sweeping reforms in housing and care for people with disabilities is behind schedule in some areas, but gaining momentum. "We're getting there ...
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Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV-prevention drug

Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV-prevention drug

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia physicians and other sexual health experts who are calling on the provincial government to fund birth control and increase access to an HIV-prevention medication say the move would improve the lives of many while saving the prov
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Mi'kmaq band drops legal case on N.S. lobster fishery

Mi'kmaq band drops legal case on N.S. lobster fishery

HALIFAX — A Mi’kmaq band has dropped a legal case alleging Ottawa was violating its treaty rights in the lobster fishery, after hopes were raised of a historic deal.
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N.S. police ask for help identifying suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a youth

N.S. police ask for help identifying suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a youth

CANNING — RCMP in Nova Scotia are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a youth in the village of Canning, N.S. Police say the alleged assault occurred around 3:30 p.m.
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