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Nova Scotia A Lamborghini-driving lobster dealer in southwest Nova Scotia and his son have been charged with intimidating a buyer whose home was shot up last weekend, the latest in a number of allegations against the father related to threats and intimidation. Lobster dealer Eric Thibault, 65, has faced previousContinue Reading

Too many victims of sex crimes in Canada must face the difficult task of testifying about deeply distressing experiences in court, an “unfortunate” and “tragic” consequence of stiff sentences that offer no incentive for offenders to plead guilty and forgo a trial. That’s the suggestion made recently by one of NovaContinue Reading

Nova Scotia·New Tim Houston led Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives to another majority government on Tuesday. This will be the Tories’ second consecutive mandate Aly Thomson · CBC News · Posted: Nov 26, 2024 7:02 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago Live Nova Scotia Election Results 2024 Full coverageContinue Reading

Nova Scotia The leader of Canada’s Green Party had some strong words for Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives while joining her provincial counterpart on the campaign trail. Federal Green Party leader in Nova Scotia to support provincial party before Tuesday’s election Josh Hoffman · CBC News · Posted: Nov 23, 2024Continue Reading

Nova Scotia Local concerns over out-of-season lobster fishing are putting extra pressure on the Liberal candidate in Clare, N.S., to keep the riding from turning blue for the first time in three decades. Riding has been held by the Liberals for 31 years Jean Laroche · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Nova Scotia For the first time, Nova Scotia Health has a dedicated gender-affirming top surgery program with specifically trained surgeons who have a mandate to provide the care. Two surgeons have been recruited for the program in the last two years. First surgeon recruited in 2023, followed by another inContinue Reading

Nova Scotia A year after their loved one died in hospital, N.S. family struggles to understand what went wrongMore than a year after the death of their daughter, Wesley and Sheila Lees say they’re still trying to understand what unfolded at the Aberdeen Regional Hospital, and what needs to changeContinue Reading

Nova Scotia Three judges have delivered another blow to beleaguered commercial groups that fish for lucrative juvenile eels in the Maritimes, agreeing with a lower court ruling that upheld Ottawa’s 2022 decision to transfer a portion of their quota to First Nations without compensation. DFO says it wants to ‘broadenContinue Reading

Nova Scotia A couple’s journey to try to save their dog from lymphoma is leading a Halifax-area veterinarian to look into a rare procedure only done in the U.S. Halifax-area vet following case, hopes to make procedure more easily accessible in Maritimes Nicola Seguin · CBC News · Posted: NovContinue Reading