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• Massive drug bust in Halifax ‘not even in the realm’ of past seizures: police

  Police say they've made what's believed to be the largest seizure of fentanyl and GHB in Atlantic Canada. They also seized a Glock switch -- an illegal attachment for a handgun.

  Crime

  4 hours
• Nova Scotia school support workers could strike Monday if no deal reached

  The union representing school support workers in Nova Scotia say it is preparing for a province-wide strike starting next Monday.

  Education

  5 hours
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• Historical plaques stolen from Nova Scotia parks may be for scrap metal: police

  RCMP in Nova Scotia's Colchester County say several historical plaques have been stolen recently and may have been sold for scrap metal.

  Crime

  6 hours
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• Halifax council puts off decision on bike network alternatives

  Council has deferred action on alternatives to the all ages and abilities (AAA) bike network because councillors say they want to gather more feedback on the proposed plans.

  Canada

  Oct 27
• How Halifax’s famous donair fueled one man’s goal to run a marathon

  As part of his training, David Wadden trekked to 59 locations to devour the pitas filled with spiced meat, fresh onions and tomatoes (no lettuce!) covered in a sweet sauce.

  Canada

  Oct 27
• Fire at Halifax Grain Elevator contained after 3-alarm response

  The cause of a fire at the Halifax Grain Elevator in the city's south end on Monday night is under investigation. 

  Fire

  Oct 27
• New Brunswick strikes deal to explore recovering metals from old mine waste

  A U.S.-based firm is looking to turn decades-old mining waste at the Nigadoo mine near Bathurst, N.B. into something valuable. 

  Canada

  Oct 26
• Nova Scotia woman targeted in swatting incident after suspected bank scam: RCMP

  RCMP in Nova Scotia say a woman was the victim of a "swatting" incident after she refused to follow instructions from an alleged fraudster claiming to be from her bank. 

  Crime

  Oct 26
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• Nova Scotia flu cases rise as vaccination campaign gets underway

  Across the country, infectious disease specialists say Canada's flu season started about seven weeks earlier than usual this time of year. 

  Health

  Oct 26
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• ‘Is this symptom normal?’: AI tool for patient questions rolls out in New Brunswick

  New Brunswickers who use a virtual health-care app can now access a "conversational AI feature" for cardiac, surgical and maternity care. 

  Health

  Oct 23
• 2 new charges laid against man accused in Halifax U.S. consulate bomb threat

  Halifax police have laid two more charges against a man following a bomb threat at the United States consulate in August.

  Crime

  Oct 23
• Potential school support worker strike in N.S. puts families in limbo

  For Kirkley Westhaver, a strike would mean having to decide whether she tags along with her eight-year-old daughter to school or has her daughter stay home.

  Education

  Oct 22
• Non-profit asks Nova Scotians to ‘adopt’ a bat as part of conservation efforts

  A Nova Scotia non-profit is asking people to "adopt" a bat in a bid to educate Maritimers about a rare species, while supporting bat conservation.

  Canada

  Oct 22
• N.S. woman says duct-cleaning company used AI-generated photos to fake work

  A Dartmouth, N.S. woman says her recent experience with a duct-cleaning company has left her feeling scammed and alleges she was shown AI-generated photos of supposed work.

  Canada

  Oct 22
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• $463M Port of Saint John project aims to boost New Brunswick exports

  The Saint John Trade Corridor is the first project to receive funding through the federal Trade Diversification Corridors Fund.

  Canada

  Oct 21
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• RCMP investigate potential criminal activity following overdoses in rural N.B.

  RCMP say they're investigating "potential criminal activities" linked to an increase in suspected drug overdoses in St. Stephen, N.B. 

  Crime

  Oct 21
• Rally urges New Brunswick government to rethink energy plans

  The New Brunswick government is looking to power the province's future, but some residents say it's heading in the wrong direction.

  Environment

  Oct 20
• Halifax Forum meeting to be rescheduled, councillors raise concerns over project pause

  The 98-yera-old Halifax Forum is a municipal heritage property, and any redevelopment would require a legal process that includes public engagement. 

  Canada

  Oct 20
• Nova Scotia youth arrested after threat made against student on social media

  Police in Nova Scotia have arrested a youth after a fellow student was threatened in a social media post. 

  Crime

  Oct 20
• ‘Just not acceptable’: Backlash grows over Nova Scotia AI data centre project

  Criticism of Nova Scotia's move to build a large-scale AI data centre is growing, as both opposition parties are calling for an emergency sitting of the Legislature to debate it.

  Canada

  Oct 19
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• Nackawic mill workers and union push for government action as shutdown looms

  The Nackawic mill is set to temporarily idle on Nov. 4. The company attributed the decision to "prevailing market conditions" and other challenges.

  Canada

  Oct 16
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• Criminality suspected in death of N.S. man injured in July electrocution, RCMP say

  RCMP in Nova Scotia say a man who was found electrocuted in Cumberland County over the summer has died from his injuries two months later.

  Crime

  Oct 16
• EverWind’s large-scale data centre in N.S. will power Anthropic’s Claude AI

  EverWind has announced plans for $10 billion in private investment in a data centre campus at its existing Point Tupper site near Port Hawkesbury, N.S.

  Canada

  Oct 16
• ‘A show of confidence’: Ottawa invests $100M in Nova Scotia offshore wind

  It was a blustery day on the Dartmouth, N.S. waterfront as the federal government announced a $100 million investment to advance offshore wind development in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Oct 15
• AI-driven project to modernize New Brunswick forestry getting $50M boost from Ottawa

  Ottawa is offering up to $50 million to help build a digital forestry centre to better manage the province's wood supply, in part with artificial intelligence. 

  Economy

  Oct 14