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Three weeks since two young children reported missing in rural Nova Scotia

Three weeks since two young children reported missing in rural Nova Scotia

LANSDOWNE STATION — It has been three weeks since two young children were reported missing from their rural home in northeastern Nova Scotia, and police have yet to say if they have found any evidence pointing to their whereabouts.
Nova Scotia Power confirms server breach was 'sophisticated' ransomware attack

Nova Scotia Power confirms server breach was 'sophisticated' ransomware attack

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power confirmed on Friday what cybersecurity experts have suspected for weeks — that it was the victim of a ransomware attack.
Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec provincial police say they've arrested three people in connection with a luxury car fraud ring across five provinces.
Court ruling saves century-old Halifax heritage home from the wrecking ball

Court ruling saves century-old Halifax heritage home from the wrecking ball

HALIFAX — A heritage preservation group in Halifax is applauding a court decision that prevents Dalhousie University from demolishing a 128-year-old house registered as a heritage site in 2022.
Environmental lawyers tell courtroom Ottawa's protections for piping plovers flawed

Environmental lawyers tell courtroom Ottawa's protections for piping plovers flawed

HALIFAX — Environmental groups argued in Federal Court this week that Ottawa's plans for protecting the habitat of the piping plover are too vague to provide adequate protection to the endangered species.
Nova Scotia takes Ottawa to court, saying federal government must protect land link

Nova Scotia takes Ottawa to court, saying federal government must protect land link

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government argued in court on Tuesday that Ottawa is solely responsible for infrastructure that protects the low-lying strip of land that links the province with New Brunswick.
Nova Scotia-shot 'Washington Black' to make summer premiere on Disney Plus

Nova Scotia-shot 'Washington Black' to make summer premiere on Disney Plus

TORONTO — The limited series adaptation of Esi Edugyan's 2018 Giller Prize-winning novel "Washington Black" will arrive on Disney Plus this summer.
N.S. to cover cost of shingles vaccine for residents 65 and older starting end of May

N.S. to cover cost of shingles vaccine for residents 65 and older starting end of May

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government will begin covering the cost of the shingles vaccine as of May 28 for residents aged 65 and older.
Renewed ground, air search efforts into their second day for missing Nova Scotia kids

Renewed ground, air search efforts into their second day for missing Nova Scotia kids

LANSDOWNE STATION — RCMP say 115 volunteer searchers came out Sunday for the second day of a renewed search on the ground and by air for two Nova Scotia children who went missing earlier this month.
'Sullivan's Crossing' is a 'life-preserver in tumultuous times': Canadian showrunner

'Sullivan's Crossing' is a 'life-preserver in tumultuous times': Canadian showrunner

TORONTO — For Roma Roth, setting her show "Sullivan's Crossing" in Nova Scotia is a way to showcase more of Canada on the small screen. The London, Ont.