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Researchers share lessons on science, friendship on Nova Scotia's wild Sable Island

Researchers share lessons on science, friendship on Nova Scotia's wild Sable Island

HALIFAX — On Sable Island, a thin crescent-shaped sandbar in the Atlantic Ocean, the shifting landscapes make for dazzling – and jarring – experiences.
Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electric vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada.
Climate change means even 'very, very wet' Nova Scotia feels effects of drought

Climate change means even 'very, very wet' Nova Scotia feels effects of drought

The risk of drought caused by climate change brings to mind images of parched landscapes and withered crops, but in relatively humid Nova Scotia the threat sometimes lies beneath the surface.
New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is proposing a free-trade zone for goods and services within Atlantic Canada to help the region withstand United States' tariffs.
As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

HALIFAX — The fishing season for baby eels is set to begin in the Maritimes, but at least one First Nation says it won't abide by federal rules that limit the lucrative catch.
Takeaways from Associated Press report on efforts to capture carbon in the ocean

Takeaways from Associated Press report on efforts to capture carbon in the ocean

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — A growing industry is racing to engineer a solution to global warming using the absorbent power of the oceans.
Ocean dumping – or a climate solution? A growing industry bets on the ocean to capture carbon

Ocean dumping – or a climate solution? A growing industry bets on the ocean to capture carbon

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — From the grounds of a gas-fired power plant on the eastern shores of Canada, a little-known company is pumping a slurry of minerals into the ocean in the name of stopping climate change .
Nova Scotia NDP questions lack of pharmacare deal with Ottawa

Nova Scotia NDP questions lack of pharmacare deal with Ottawa

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia still hasn’t signed on to the federal government’s pharmacare plan, and the province’s Opposition New Democrats are wondering why.
Ottawa lands Chignecto Isthmus deal with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Ottawa lands Chignecto Isthmus deal with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

HALIFAX — The federal government will join New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in spending a total of $650 million on protecting the Chignecto Isthmus, the narrow strip of flood-prone land that links the two Maritime provinces.
In response to critics, Nova Scotia amends bills on interprovincial trade, info law

In response to critics, Nova Scotia amends bills on interprovincial trade, info law

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is responding to critics by amending key parts of its legislative agenda, including its bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers.