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Nova Scotia launches research program with exercise as part of cancer treatment

HALIFAX — A new research project in Nova Scotia is including exercise as part of cancer care, hoping to show …

Premier calls on N.S. fishermen to end blockade of pipeline survey vessel

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says he’s hoping fishermen end a blockade of survey boats hired to examine a route …

Ferry named for a Mi’kmaq poet laureate who longed for revival of her culture

HALIFAX — Mi’kmaq poet Rita Joe once wrote that the “beauty of my people” had been forgotten. But that is …

Halifax smoking ban begins as city aims for strict limits on public pot smoking

Halifax’s sweeping smoking ban began Monday with a city spokesperson saying it stems in part from citizen dislike of encountering …

Ottawa commits $30 million for new tidal power project in Bay of Fundy

HALIFAX — Ottawa has announced a $29.8 million grant for a new project that aims to harness the immense power …

‘I’m no quitter’ on climate change issues, McKenna says at G7 ministers meeting

HALIFAX — Canada’s environment minister said she’s no “quitter” despite calls Wednesday from David Suzuki for her to resign and a …

Nova Scotia’s Liberal government to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has introduced a law that prohibits the use of conversion therapy with LGBTQ youth. The bill …

Nova Scotia inmate protest rare and effective, national advocate says

HALIFAX — A national prisoners’ advocate is praising a 20-day peaceful protest by inmates at a Halifax jail as a …

Tax lawyer’s appointment as judge increases diversity on Nova Scotia courts

HALIFAX — A veteran tax litigator of Caribbean descent has been appointed to Nova Scotia’s Supreme Court, increasing the diversity …

Trudeau on guns: ‘lots of conversations’ about next steps but no new registry

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Liberal government has no plans to resurrect the controversial long-gun registry, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insisted Monday as Canadians …

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