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Halifax-based City Hall reporter for the Chronicle Herald. Reporting since I was 11. Mom of 3.
Letâs go Die Hard! (Voting closes this evening)
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The developer, who says they could have started building their Halifax housing project in July 2024 if not for HRM getting in the way, said theyâre owed by HRM for the delay and the legal costs.
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14 days ago
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âI think for many years we were sort of thinking, âAre we ever gonna get a shot here?â You know what I mean?â
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âScotiaâs finally in the buildingâ: Nova Scotia drag queens sashay into Canadaâs Drag Race for the first time
Two drag queens with Halifax roots â and another Maritime queen from Moncton â are tearing up the runway in season six
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/canada-drag-race-queens-realty-tv-season-six
15 days ago
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15 days ago
âScotiaâs finally in the buildingâ: Nova Scotia drag queens sashay into Canadaâs Drag Race for the first time
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âScotiaâs finally in the buildingâ: Nova Scotia drag queens sashay into Canadaâs Drag Race for the first time
Two drag queens with Halifax roots â and another Maritime queen from Moncton â are tearing up the runway in season six
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/canada-drag-race-queens-realty-tv-season-six
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âIt was very disappointing to hear this news, and it really calls into question the process by which HRM is deciding about a project that has public and civic engagement,â said Emily Davidson, a Turret Arts Space Society board member.
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Halifax shoots down $1.5-million request, intends to buy back Khyber building
Non-profit has been working on a redevelopment plan for over a decade
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/halifax-shoots-down-1-5-million-request-intends-to-buy-back-khyber-building
21 days ago
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Halifax peninsula is considered one of the most constrained transportation networks in North America because of its geography, limited access points and narrow transportation corridors.
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Can traffic on the Halifax peninsula be fixed? Nova Scotia puts out a call for suggestions for better efficiency
Request for proposals issued Wednesday to dig into traffic woes on the peninsula
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/can-traffic-on-the-halifax-peninsula-be-fixed-province-puts-out-a-call-for-suggestions-for-better-efficiency
27 days ago
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âI donât want her story to be sad. If youâre going to have tears in your eyes, please also put a smile there too.â
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Little Ellie shows how to be happy through leukemia, theft, and domestic instability thanks to Halifax's heart
Through all the terrible times, all Leah wants people to know about her story is the joy and the kindness sheâs found in Halifax.
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/little-ellie-shows-how-to-be-happy-through-leukemia-theft-and-domestic-instability-thanks-to-halifaxs-heart
28 days ago
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Maintaining the water quality, trail connectivity and existing multiuse pathway are the highest on the priority list.
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Halifax's international paddling venue still needs improvement five years after canoe federation's suggestions
Recommendations from the International Canoe Federation five years ago are still not completed
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/halifaxs-international-paddling-venue-still-needs-improvement-five-years-after-canoe-federations-suggestions
about 1 month ago
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Primaris is pitching an at-grade transit terminal integrated into the podium of the residential towers. This is a big switch from when the mallâs previous owner, Cushman Wakefield, envisioned an underground bus terminal.
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Big tower and transit terminal changes in updated Mumford growth node plans
Development near Halifax Shopping Centre involves four high rises and a new transit terminal
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/business-halifax/big-tower-and-transit-terminal-changes-in-updated-mumford-growth-node-plans
about 1 month ago
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âAre Halifax drivers really that different from the 57 studies in the U.S.? I donât know (but) I doubt it.â
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Do Halifaxâs speed display signs slow traffic? Should we get more?
HRMâs transportation committee looks into speed display signs to see if theyâre worth keeping
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/do-halifaxs-speed-display-signs-slow-traffic-should-we-get-more
about 1 month ago
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The previous plan was for 28- and 29-storey towers with a collection of restored heritage buildings in front.
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Developer looking to add 10-storey building next to twin 34-storey high rises in downtown Halifax
Housing development also includes restoring five heritage homes after one was dropped two years ago
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/developer-looking-to-add-10-storey-building-next-to-twin-34-storey-high-rises-in-downtown-halifax
about 1 month ago
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"This was a big hurdle in terms of moving from where we started to where we are, so I think this was one of the biggest hurdles.â
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Dartmouth Cove anti-infilling bylaw passes provincial test: âThis was a big hurdleâ
Nova Scotia allows Halifax bylaw to proceed with three conditions
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/dartmouth-cove-anti-infilling-bylaw-passes-provincial-test-this-was-a-big-hurdle
about 1 month ago
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âGraham now stands tall, watching over the neighbourhood, and represents all the special characters of the area.â
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âHe was a beautiful manâ: North-end Halifax mural honours beloved community fixture
Family, community dazzled by mural honouring Graham Prevost, his improvised helmet and his trusty bicycle
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/north-end-halifax-mural-graham-prevost-family-community
about 1 month ago
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âThe key message here is we know that people donât disappear when the encampments are de-designated."
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Over 900 people are living in shelters in Halifax, 197 are unsheltered: point-in-time count
Deep dive into homelessness in Halifax shows sharp increases and some progress
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/over-900-people-are-living-in-shelters-in-halifax-197-are-unsheltered-point-in-time-count
about 1 month ago
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âIt really was a fabulous example of, yet again, Maritimers and their hearts and compassion at play."
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Stranded pilot whale rescued in Cow Bay, Nova Scotia
Quick action by experts and locals meant the difference for a young, long-finned pilot whale
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about 2 months ago
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âWeâre redeveloping it as a complete community, blockable with ground-floor commercial, upper-storey residential and with significant land set aside for park access," said one of the developers.
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18,000 housing units proposed in Halifax wilderness
Residents have their say at open house for Highway 102 West Corridor Special Planning Area
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about 2 months ago
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âDesignated encampments were always meant to be a temporary emergency response.â
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Halifax closing all designated homeless encampments within two years
Homelessness in Halifax has increased by 400 per cent since 2018, but city staff say fewer than 100 people are sleeping rough.
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/halifax-to-close-all-designated-homeless-encampments-within-two-years-hrm-regional-council-barrington-lower-flinn-green-road
about 2 months ago
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âThe dog was thrashing him around; it had his arms in his jaw. It was very violent.â
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âI just started punching it in the headâ: Halifax 13-year-old, mom awarded Carnegie medal for heroism during dog attack
Windsor Junction family uses the spotlight to call for change in Nova Scotiaâs response to dog attacks
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/i-just-started-punching-it-in-the-head-hrm-teen-and-mom-awarded-carnegie-medal-for-heroism-during-dog-attack-13-windsor-junction-animal-policy
about 2 months ago
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The proposals are for a 64-unit building and a 22-unit building, both oceanfront on Main Road. They far exceed the 12-unit maximum for the area.
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Eastern Passage housing developments a mistake in more ways than one, say neighbours
HRM looking at exceptions for waterfront developments after unintentional bylaw changes
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/eastern-passage-housing-developments-waterfront-bylaw-changes-building-planners
about 2 months ago
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Bill Skinner looked around the room and muttered, âUnbelievable.â
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8,000 housing units on the shores of Sandy Lake in Bedford? Neighbours have their say
HRM hosts open house for provincially designated special planning area in Bedford-Hammonds Plains
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/8000-housing-units-on-the-shores-of-sandy-lake-in-bedford-neighbours-have-their-say
about 2 months ago
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âSee, there is good Americansâ
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Long-distance order: Woman from Alabama sends apology, cash to West Chezzetcook food truck
âWe couldnât believe it,â says restaurant owner. âThereâs still hope for humanityâ
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/long-distance-order-woman-from-alabama-sends-apology-cash-to-west-chezzetcook-food-truck
about 2 months ago
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Over 1,400 short-term rentals have exited the business in Nova Scotia in the year since the province instituted regulations aimed at boosting the housing supply.
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Airbnb, rental operators challenge restrictions in Nova Scotia, minister says measures are working
Airbnb pitches success stories to Nova Scotia municipal leaders
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about 2 months ago
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In photos: Toto, we're in Halifax! A glimpse inside Neptune Theatre's Wizard of Oz
The well-known musical runs at the theatre in downtown Halifax until Jan. 4.
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/neptune-theatre-wizard-of-oz-musical-tickets-show-holiday
about 2 months ago
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âI wonder what the province is prepared to do to address both the short- and the long-term issues of drought in this province," says Lunenburg mayor.
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Nova Scotia launches drought committee to come up with solutions for dry wells
Extreme drought conditions this year mean many Nova Scotians still have dry wells heading into winter freezes
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2 months ago
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âAs a mom, it was challenging to find a spot in a daycare. There are not enough daycare spots in the city for families. We need this expansion for our families in the community."
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Fairview daycare operator hoping her expansion can offset recent closures in Halifax
80-spot daycare closed in Fairview earlier this year, creating even more demand
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/fairview-daycare-operator-hoping-her-expansion-can-offset-recent-closures-in-halifax
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Golf course hoping Nordic spa in Timberlea is a hole-in-one
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Golf course hoping Nordic spa in Timberlea is a hole-in-one
Links at Brunello golf course wants to build a spa between holes 10 and 18
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/business-halifax/golf-course-hoping-nordic-spa-in-timberlea-is-a-hole-in-one
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Tracy Kinch found her 16-year-old son in the ditch and started resuscitation. âI donât know how much time we were there before the fire and EMS got there, but it felt like a long time.â
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Halifax teen dies on a clear road in good weather. Now his family is demanding changes
Halifax family calls for guardrails, speed changes and more on Old Sambro Road
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax-teen-motorcycle-death-road-safety-changes
2 months ago
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Are you an aggressive driver? What is aggressive driving and why is it a growing problem in HRM?
Fatal and serious collisions are at an alarming high in HRM and congestion-fueled aggressive driving is playing a part
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/are-you-an-aggressive-driver-what-is-aggressive-driving-and-why-is-it-a-growing-problem-in-hrm
2 months ago
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2 months ago
âMy heart is breakingâ: Halifax reggae singer helping out Jamaicans devastated by hurricane Melissa
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âMy heart is breakingâ: Halifax reggae singer helping out Jamaicans devastated by hurricane Melissa
JahâMila collecting money and donations after Category 5 storm slams Caribbean
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/my-heart-is-breaking-halifax-reggae-singer-helping-out-jamaicans-devastated-by-hurricane-melissa
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It was an attempt to move downtown Halifax homes in the path of demolition for bus lanes to the front of the line to be considered for heritage status. But it didnât work.
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Appeal shot down to fast-track heritage status for Halifax homes facing demolition
Community group pushing to save Robie and North Street homes from bus lane construction
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2 months ago
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âWe always told her how strong she was â and you could see in her face that she knew it too," said the mom of five-year-old Adalind Gaul.
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Fall River girls who died in boating accident remembered as an âold soulâ and âa little spitfireâ
HRM community steps up to support families with a meal train and online fundraisers
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/fall-river-girls-who-died-in-queens-county-boating-accident-10-5-gofundme-remembered-as-an-old-soul-and-a-little-spitfire?itm_source=nova-scotia
3 months ago
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âHer presence touched countless hearts, and her love for her children knew no bounds."
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âKind and gentleâ father and âwild and a lovingâ mother died in a head-on crash in Nova Scotia
Fundraisers launched to pay for funeral costs, support families through devastating losses
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/kind-and-gentle-father-and-wild-and-a-loving-mother-died-in-a-head-on-crash-in-nova-scotia?itm_source=nova-scotia
3 months ago
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âWhen I saw that, I was just shocked.â
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Restored Halifax churches under tall towers: Two heritage development agreements pitched
Two different developers are planning to restore historic churches and build residential towers behind them
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/development-church-residential-building-heritage-historic-properties-towers
3 months ago
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âWhat a momentâ: Halifax approves anti-infilling protections for Dartmouth Cove
Line was out the door at city hall for people wanting to support Northwest Arm-style protections for Dartmouth Cove
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/what-a-moment-halifax-approves-anti-infilling-protections-for-dartmouth-cove-council-environment-federal-jurisdiction
3 months ago
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RCMP dog teams searched 40km of Pictou County and didnât find anything.
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Cadaver dogs come up empty in search for Jack and Lilly Sullivan
Nova Scotia children have been missing from their Lansdowne Station, Pictou County home since May 2.
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/jack-lilly-sullivan-missing-children-cadaver-dogs-search-human-remains
3 months ago
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Today, Halifax council debated a strategy for increasing the deed transfer tax â thatâs the money the municipality gets when a property changes hands â and tiering it instead of using the flat rate it has now.
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Halifax aims to boost and change deed transfer taxes on property sales
New system would bring in at least an extra $25 million a year to pay for construction projects
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3 months ago
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I've been over at Province House this week and it's a learning curve for this City Hall reporter. đ« Here's one of two I wrote today:
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Bill on wearing military uniforms expected to be law in Nova Scotia by Remembrance Day
Legislation would ensure military members can wear uniforms on provincially owned and operated buildings
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3 months ago
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I feel so lucky that I had the chance to speak with her 2 years ago. A career highlight.
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âMy job is to give people hopeâ: Dr. Jane Goodall in Halifax this week
Ahead of her sold-out show on Saturday, Goodall talks about what keeps her going at nearly 90
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/my-job-is-to-give-people-hope-dr-jane-goodall-in-halifax-this-week-100855972
3 months ago
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âRemember when your older brother would sit on you until you cried uncle? Iâm at uncle.â
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Halifax dumps transit-only corridor idea for Spring Garden Road
Pilot project from 2022 that was paused five days in is not coming back.
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/spring-garden-road-transit-pedestrian-vehicle-access
3 months ago
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âAlways warming when travelling through, as they are a reminder that the little things can make us smile.â
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Eye-conic landmark disappearing from Nova Scotia highway
Googly eyes painted on boulders on Highway 103 are being broken up for twinning construction
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/highway-103-googly-eyes-rock-landmark-construction-traffic-painting
3 months ago
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Around 10 months into using body-worn cameras, the head of Halifax RCMP said he wishes he had them 10 years ago. âThe evidence that they provide, the real-time evidence, is unbelievable."
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Body-worn cameras âan unbelievable tool,â say Halifax RCMP
RCMP officers in Halifax began wearing cameras 10 months ago. Halifax Regional Police will start in 2026.
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3 months ago
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âI have big hesitations about this only because itâs asking potential road users to pursue other forms of transportation that we currently donât have,â said Coun. Nancy Hartling (Prospect Rd. â St. Margarets).
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Surge parking prices in Halifax would boost turnover, say some. Itâs an unfair tax on drivers who have no choice, say others
Halifax is exploring dynamic parking prices that would fund neighbourhood improvements
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3 months ago
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This will be interesting at council tomorrow.
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Battle over Dartmouth Cove: Both sides of the infilling debate mobilizing ahead of council meeting
This is not Halifaxâs jurisdiction, says construction company. Ironclad protections needed, says community group
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4 months ago
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âThis is the next step,â explained Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay with the Nova Scotia RCMP on Friday. âWe are looking at every resource thatâs available, and investigators are working very hard every day on this file.â
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Latest in the search for Jack and Lilly: RCMP human remains detection dogs heading into the woods
First time police have used RCMP human remains detection in the search for missing kids in Pictou County
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4 months ago
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âMaybe in Canada saying weâre at war, maybe thatâs something Canadians stand up and say, âYes, yes, yes, OK! We have an enemy.â I donât think so,â he said.
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âWe are not at warâ: American ambassador in Halifax fired up, âdisappointedâ about elbows up
Calling it a trade war is a âdangerous place to goâ says amabassador on first Atlantic visit
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/we-are-not-at-war-american-ambassador-in-halifax-fired-up-disappointed-about-elbows-up
4 months ago
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How is Halifax Waterâs mandatory conservation order going to work?
An explainer on the fines, a tip line and a status update on other crucial HRM watersheds
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/how-halifax-water-mandatory-conservation-order-going-to-work-drought-restrictions-stages-fines-warnings
4 months ago
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I'm all about Halifax Water today:
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and... Mandatory water restrictions issued for several areas of Halifax Regional Municipality
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Proposed Halifax Water rate increases âa significant financial burdenâ: mayor
Halifax Water has applied to increase rates by over 30 per cent over the next two years.
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4 months ago
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âSee, my philosophy is that if you want to understand something, as to how it works, try and build one.â
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Hello there: A four-metre great white shark model lives in this Nova Scotia manâs garage
A retired research scientist built a model of an adolescent female as a challenge
https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/hello-there-a-four-metre-great-white-shark-model-lives-in-this-nova-scotia-mans-garage-smithsonian-museums-beluga
4 months ago
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"Dartmouth Cove cannot afford more stalling," says Friends of Dartmouth Cove. Construction company spokesman says infilling project would be a positive for the community.
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Delay of infill protections âunacceptable,â says Friends of Dartmouth Cove
City staff recommending Halifax council defer new rules to protect Dartmouth Cove from infilling
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4 months ago
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4 months ago
Back to school: Nova Scotiaâs cellphone ban weak, say some parents; no notes, says education minister
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Back to school: Nova Scotiaâs cellphone ban weak, say some parents; no notes, says education minister
Second school year with Nova Scotia-wide phone policy kicks off on Thursday
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