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Atlantic chiefs call for Indigenous collaboration on offshore wind farm development
A new report says offshore wind developers in Atlantic Canada should commit to early collaboration with Indigenous businesses to ensure the industry contributes to "economic reconciliation."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/atlantic-chiefs-indigenous-collaboration-offshore-wind-farm-development-9.7198100?cmp=rss

Historical organizations in N.S. weigh in on the use of AI to promote sites, events
Some heritage advocates in Nova Scotia are divided about the use of artificial intelligence to promote historic sites and tourist attractions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/n-s-historical-organizations-use-of-ai-to-promote-sites-events-9.7295815?cmp=rss

DFO study updates science behind lobster management measures in N.S., N.B.
Scientists at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans are reviewing potential scenarios if lobster stocks change in the waters off Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick, including the effects of reducing season lengths and trap limits, altering size limits, and other measures.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/dfo-management-measures-lobster-9.7286153?cmp=rss

N.S. government won't release details on civil service cuts until next year
The Nova Scotia government will not provide details about layoffs across the civil service called for in its current budget until it tables the next budget sometime in 2027.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nsgeu-government-jobs-employment-layoffs-budget-9.7197979?cmp=rss

CBRM considers crackdown on firefighters filling private swimming pools
Councillors for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality are divided along rural and urban lines, raising concerns about water conservation, legal liability and fairness for those who contribute to the cost of the water utility.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cbrm-considers-crackdown-firefighters-filling-pools-9.7197730?cmp=rss

A new area code is coming to P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, but not everyone is excited
Some Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia residents aren't exactly thrilled about the region getting a new area code, even if it doesn't mean changing their own phone numbers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-new-area-code-pei-ns-reactions-9.7294870?cmp=rss

Fire official warns of lithium battery risks after Dartmouth e-scooter incident
A Halifax fire official says as more devices use lithium-ion batteries, people should be aware of their potential risks. On Sunday, firefighters were called to an apartment building in Dartmouth, N.S., after an e-scooter’s battery malfunctioned.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/lithium-battery-safety-9.7295149?cmp=rss

‘We need to find proper solutions’: New homeless encampments cropping up along Truro trail
Police are increasing patrols along a section of a Truro, N.S., trail as new homeless encampments appear following a town-led cleanup of another site earlier this year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/truro-encampment-cobequid-trail-9.7296832?cmp=rss

'It's just really sad': N.S. families say long-term care residents struggling as strike drags on
Family members of residents in the province’s long-term care homes say that low staffing levels are having a detrimental effect on their loved ones.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/long-term-care-strike-continues-families-nova-scotia-9.7197832?cmp=rss

Derelict buildings raising concerns in downtown Sydney
With the number of cruise ships and tourists increasing, concerns about derelict buildings in downtown Sydney are growing. At least one CBRM councillor says the municipality is looking at finding landlords that leave their buildings empty for too long. The CBC's Kyle Mooreh has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7198555?cmp=rss

One in 50 million: Oscar the two-coloured lobster lands in N.S. aquarium
In his 40 years as a lobster fisherman, Robert Wagner had never seen a critter like it: a half-blue, half-orange lobster, split down the middle from head to tail. "I said, 'Wow! I've never seen that like that in my life,'" said Wagner. Oscar is now calling the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodi...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/one-in-50-million-oscar-the-two-coloured-lobster-lands-in-n-s-aquarium-9.7294997?cmp=rss

Biocontrol facility takes aim at invasive insect threatening forest
The hemlock woolly adelgid — named because it is covered in white woolly material — can cause foliage loss and even kill eastern hemlock trees. A team at Acadia University are rearing specialized predatory insects they're hoping can control these pests. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire suited up to get into the facility.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7198661?cmp=rss

Community-led crisis response team expands service to Halifax peninsula
The Crisis Assistance Response service is an alternative response to non-emergency calls, offering support for those struggling with mental health issues, substance use, or food and housing insecurity. It is now expanding to the whole Halifax peninsula.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/care-service-expanded-halifax-9.7296069?cmp=rss

N.S., company suing each other over care for children, disabled persons
The Nova Scotia government and a company that provides care for vulnerable children and adults are locked in a pair of duelling lawsuits, with millions of public dollars potentially on the line.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/n-s-company-suing-each-other-over-care-for-children-disabled-persons-9.7295683?cmp=rss

Halifax phasing out funding for school librarians over five years
After months of concern from Halifax school librarians about the status of their jobs, their union says a new agreement has brought immediate relief, but uncertainty remains.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-phasing-out-funding-for-school-librarians-over-five-years-9.7198648?cmp=rss

Manitoba teen accused of planning school attack now charged with conspiracy to commit murder
A 14-year-old from Rivers, Man., now faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder and counselling the offence of murder. He was initially arrested in March after Interpol and the FBI alerted RCMP to online messages about school attacks in Manitoba and Nova Scotia.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/rivers-school-attack-charges-9.7199371?cmp=rss

Adam Drake appeals murder conviction in Tyler Keizer's death
Adam Drake was convicted of first-degree murder in Tyler Keizer's death and sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole eligibility for 25 years. Now Drake is appealing his 2024 conviction, saying the trial judge erred. The CBC's Blair Rhodes has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7198618?cmp=rss

Glassmaker opens new studio after NovaScotian Crystal closure
When NovaScotian Crystal was forced to shut down by COVID-19 in 2021, the famed company's lead craftsman had to go back to the drawing board. The CBC's David Irish visits the studio where Brian Tebay is starting anew, to understand why creativity in glassmaking is taking precedence over crystal.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7295773?cmp=rss

N.S. premier says decision on fracking bidders is 'pretty imminent'
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston thinks a decision on the next step of a process that could lead to exploratory drilling for onshore natural gas in the province is “pretty imminent.”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tim-houston-fracking-onshore-natural-gas-exploration-dalhousie-university-9.7199255?cmp=rss

New rental fees force Stewiacke playgroup to cut back
A new rental policy at the Stewiacke Community Centre is forcing a long-running family playgroup to cut back its sessions, prompting parents to ask town council for an exemption.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/stewiacke-town-council-9.7292533?cmp=rss

Nova Scotia unveils water bombers contracted for wildfire season
Nova Scotia’s emergency management minister says the province is better prepared going into wildfire season this year with the addition of five contracted aircraft, including four water bombers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-contracted-aircraft-for-wildfire-season-9.7198435?cmp=rss

Rebuilt Tides ignite big home crowds, target playoffs
In their second year, the Halifax professional women's soccer team has already surpassed last season's win total. Now they're eyeing a playoff berth before a growing fan base. The CBC's Ben Dornan has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7296125?cmp=rss

She has an ultra-rare disease. Now this N.S. girl will be one of the first to test a possible cure
Harper Tanton will be the fourth child in the world to participate in the clinical trial for kids who have CTNNB1 syndrome. She largely depends on a wheelchair and has developmental and speech delays.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/harper-tanton-taking-part-in-ctnnb1-syndrome-trial-9.7292541?cmp=rss

Multiple vehicles involved in crash on Pleasant Street in Dartmouth
Police said a stretch of Pleasant Street near Dartmouth provincial court is closed after four vehicles were damaged in the crash.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/multiple-vehicles-involved-dartmouth-crash-pleasant-street-9.7198212?cmp=rss

A third of Nova Scotia’s heating assistance budget went unused this winter
Opposition politicians say the Nova Scotia government needs to make changes to the heating assistance rebate program after turning down more than 18,000 applicants this winter, while also leaving $11 million on the table.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/heating-assistance-rebate-program-underused-9.7198323?cmp=rss

Search underway for man who went missing from New Glasgow hospital
Scott Anthony Grant, 82, was last seen Monday night leaving the Aberdeen Regional Hospital.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/search-underway-man-missing-new-glasgow-hospital-9.7295816?cmp=rss

New Bridgewater shelter brings needed supports to community: mayor
The Nova Scotia government announced $2.2 million to open a 24/7 emergency shelter and transitional housing complex in Bridgewater. The town used to have a daytime drop-in centre called Cedar Place, but it closed in March. Mayor David Mitchell explains how this will be different.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7198416?cmp=rss

These refugees in Kenya were promised jobs in Canada. At the 11th hour, the employer cancelled the offer
A continuing care organization in Nova Scotia has rescinded job offers it had been extending to refugees for more than two years, leaving the displaced people without a path out of some of the largest refugee camps in the world. They were invited to come to Canada ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/refugees-rescinded-job-offers-kenya-continuing-care-nova-scotia-9.7198250?cmp=rss

Extreme heat and humidity expected for Nova Scotia this week
On Tuesday, Environment Canada issued a yellow-level alert for the entire mainland, warning of high temperatures and humidity beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into at least Friday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/extreme-heat-humidity-nova-scotia-9.7296108?cmp=rss

Sobeys, Loblaw under fire for maple washing, as Sobeys ditches maple leaf symbol in stores
More than a year after the Buy Canadian movement took root, grocery giants Loblaw and Sobeys are facing increased scrutiny over "maple washing" — the practice of promoting imported goods as homegrown.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/sobeys-loblaw-maple-washing-9.7196767?cmp=rss

Cape Breton man charged with stealing trust funds after years-long investigation
A Cape Breton man is accused of misappropriating and stealing trust funds following a seven-year investigation.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cape-breton-man-charged-with-stealing-trust-funds-following-years-long-investigation-9.7297034?cmp=rss

Some Haligonians brace for 2 years of traffic disruptions on Bayers Road
Construction on Bayers Road in Halifax begins Tuesday. It's set to last two years. Lane closures, sidewalk closures and bus detours will be in effect throughout construction, leaving some residents and local business owners dreading the imminent traffic disruptions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/some-haligonians-brace-for-2-years-of-traffic-disruptions-on-bayers-road-9.7293976?cmp=rss

WestJet, union reach tentative deal to end strike by flight attendants
Calgary-based WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike ​that has led to the cancellation ‌of hundreds of flights, both sides said early Monday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/westjet-union-tentative-deal-union-9.7294800?cmp=rss

Louisbourg residents under boil-water advisory after major water main break
A boil-water advisory was issued Wednesday morning for water utility customers in Louisbourg, N.S., after a major water main break.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/louisbourg-boil-water-advisory-9.7296816?cmp=rss