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Nova Scotia bill would kick-start offshore wind industry without approval from Ottawa

Nova Scotia bill would kick-start offshore wind industry without approval from Ottawa

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is planning to kick-start its offshore wind industry — with or without federal approval — and launch a first call for project bids next year.
N.S. rent cap extension futile due to 'massive loophole' in rental system: advocates

N.S. rent cap extension futile due to 'massive loophole' in rental system: advocates

HALIFAX — A loophole in Nova Scotia's rental housing rules is making the provincial government’s proposed rent cap extension essentially useless, housing advocates and opposition parties say.
Atlantic Canada's largest children's hospital receives record $25-million donation

Atlantic Canada's largest children's hospital receives record $25-million donation

HALIFAX — The largest children's hospital in Atlantic Canada has received what it describes as the region's single-largest individual donation to health care.
Nova Scotia Power given $1.25-million fine for failing to meet performance standards

Nova Scotia Power given $1.25-million fine for failing to meet performance standards

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power is being fined for the third time in four years for failing to meet annual performance targets for the reliability of its energy grid.
Sexual offender who fled Canada in 2022 extradited from Italy: Nova Scotia officials

Sexual offender who fled Canada in 2022 extradited from Italy: Nova Scotia officials

HALIFAX — A sexual offender who fled Canada in 2022 has been extradited from Italy to serve the remainder of his sentence in Canada, Nova Scotia's public prosecution service says.
N.S. RCMP apologizes to Black community for wide-ranging effects of street checks

N.S. RCMP apologizes to Black community for wide-ranging effects of street checks

NORTH PRESTON, N.S.
Nova Scotia legislature returns for fall sitting amid early election speculation

Nova Scotia legislature returns for fall sitting amid early election speculation

HALIFAX — Premier Tim Houston showed little interest in downplaying early election speculation as the Nova Scotia legislature opened for its fall sitting on Thursday.
Nova Scotia proposes two-year extension to five-per-cent rent cap until end of 2027

Nova Scotia proposes two-year extension to five-per-cent rent cap until end of 2027

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government wants to extend its five per cent cap on rent increases another two years, but the province won't create an enforcement unit to bolster its tenancy rules and regulations.
Rainfall warnings issued in Nova Scotia as storm moves through the Maritimes

Rainfall warnings issued in Nova Scotia as storm moves through the Maritimes

HALIFAX — Rainfall warnings have been issued for western Nova Scotia and the province's Atlantic coastline, from Halifax to Yarmouth, as a sprawling storm was poised to move into the region overnight.
Latest failure: firm bidding to produce power from Fundy tides files for bankruptcy

Latest failure: firm bidding to produce power from Fundy tides files for bankruptcy

HALIFAX — Another energy company has failed in its bid to develop tidal power from the Bay of Fundy, and fishing groups are worried about tonnes of materials and equipment left on the ocean floor.
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