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Nova Scotia legislative and budgetary developments

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Latest: Nova Scotia introduces utility regulation bill and public budget consultation

The Nova Scotia legislature has resumed its fall session, focusing on labour reforms and provincial management. Initial legislative efforts include a bill to lower the weekly overtime threshold from 48 to 44 hours, effec

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Terry Fox Run community activities in Canada

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Latest: Terry Fox Run scheduled for September 20 across Canada

The Terry Fox Run continues its annual fundraising activities across various Canadian communities to support cancer research. This year marks the 46th anniversary of the event, honoring the legacy of the 1980 Marathon of

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Cape Breton severe flooding and emergency response

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Latest: Cape Breton flooding isolates communities and damages infrastructure

Torrential rainfall exceeding 200 millimetres caused severe flooding across Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, prompting a state of emergency in Inverness, Richmond, and Victoria counties, as well as the Town of Port Hawkesbury.

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Heavy rainfall and flooding in Atlantic Canada

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Latest: Atlantic Canada faces heavy rain and flooding risks

A slow-moving weather system brought heavy rainfall to Atlantic Canada during the Labour Day long weekend. Initially, Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement for Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, forecas

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Nova Scotia Minister Marco MacLeod resigns over past lyrics

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Latest: Nova Scotia Energy Minister Marco MacLeod resigns over rap lyrics

Nova Scotia Energy Minister Marco MacLeod has resigned from his cabinet position following intense scrutiny over musical recordings produced under the name Meadowville between 2009 and 2013. Advocacy groups, including t

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Primary Hydrogen exploration expansion in Canada

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Latest: Primary Hydrogen expands exploration footprint in Nova Scotia

Primary Hydrogen Corp. has expanded its exploration portfolio in Canada through the acquisition of new natural hydrogen projects. In mid-August 2026, the company staked the Northumberland Natural Hydrogen Project in Cum

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Nova Scotia disability and housing support disputes

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Latest: Nova Scotia amends welfare rules to redefine qualifying housing

In Nova Scotia, legal and administrative developments have highlighted tensions regarding support for vulnerable populations. An independent review by Michael Prince indicated that the provincial government has shown “li

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Increased shark activity along New England and Atlantic Coas

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Latest: Shark sightings in Nova Scotia and Maine prompt increased beach safety measures

In early August, officials reported a surge in large shark activity along New England’s coastline. A 35‑foot basking shark was photographed off Humarock Beach in Scituate, Massachusetts, and drone footage captured severa

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North American youth e-mobility safety measures

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Latest: North Vancouver father fined for underage e-scooter riding

In late July 2026, health experts in Florida highlighted an 80% surge in e-bike and e-scooter injuries among children, noting frequent head and limb trauma, low helmet use, and instances of riders tampering with devices

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Pacific bluefin tuna fishing quota management

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Latest: Pacific bluefin tuna catch quota to increase by 25% for large fish

An international management body has established a new framework for Pacific bluefin tuna catch quotas for the 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. The agreement includes a 25 percent increase in the annual quota for large fish w

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Latest: RCMP investigate suspicious death in Sandy Bay

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