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Nova Scotia man wants answers after wife dies following seven-hour ER wait

Nova Scotia man wants answers after wife dies following seven-hour ER wait

AMHERST, NOVA SCOTIA — A Nova Scotia man whose 37-year-old wife died in hospital after waiting seven hours to see a doctor is looking for answers from the provincial health system.
Police in Halifax investigating another death related to a home invasion in the city

Police in Halifax investigating another death related to a home invasion in the city

HALIFAX — For the second time in less than two weeks, police in Halifax have confirmed that a man has been killed while allegedly taking part in a home invasion. In the latest case, police said Monday that on Jan.
Nova Scotians warned about 'pig-butchering' crypto scam that has cost victims $750K

Nova Scotians warned about 'pig-butchering' crypto scam that has cost victims $750K

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia securities regulator is warning about a cryptocurrency scam that has so far cost residents hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Human remains found off P.E.I. identified as those of 15-year-old who fell from boat

POINTE-SAPIN-CENTRE, N.B. — Police say human remains found near Skinners Pond in Prince Edward Island have been identified as those of a 15-year-old boy who fell from a boat last summer. The RCMP say that on Aug.
Nova Scotia will update air quality regulations as it evaluates green energy projects

Nova Scotia will update air quality regulations as it evaluates green energy projects

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is updating its air quality regulations as the province conducts an environmental assessment for one of its first green hydrogen and ammonia projects.
Nova Scotia plans to spend more than $1 billion on roads and bridges by 2030

Nova Scotia plans to spend more than $1 billion on roads and bridges by 2030

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government plans to spend more than $1 billion over the next seven years on highways, bridges and ferry services.
Cases of Omicron sub-variant 'Kraken' emerging in Atlantic Canada

Cases of Omicron sub-variant 'Kraken' emerging in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are now reporting cases of the XBB.1.5 variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, reflecting a spread being reported south of the border.
Company operating Hibernia offshore oil platform challenging oil spill charges

Company operating Hibernia offshore oil platform challenging oil spill charges

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The company that operates the Hibernia offshore oil platform has pleaded not guilty to three charges related to a 2019 oil spill off the east coast of Newfoundland.
N.S. opposition worries health workers recruited from refugee camp could lack housing

N.S. opposition worries health workers recruited from refugee camp could lack housing

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government must guarantee housing for the 65 health-care workers it recently recruited from a Kenyan refugee camp, opposition parties said Thursday.
Insurance Bureau ups estimate of hurricane Fiona insured damages to $800 million

Insurance Bureau ups estimate of hurricane Fiona insured damages to $800 million

TORONTO — The Insurance Bureau of Canada is estimating insured damages from hurricane Fiona will now reach $800 million. The figure is higher than the bureau's original estimate of $660 million.
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