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Nova Scotia The top enforcement officer for DFO in the Maritimes says arrests and seizures are “having a significant deterrence” on unauthorized elver fishing this spring. Officers searched suspected holding facility this week, seized 28.1 kilograms of juvenile eels Paul Withers · CBC News · Posted: May 03, 2024 5:00Continue Reading

Nova Scotia Halifax police have charged a fourth teen with second-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Ahmad Al Marrach, who was fatally stabbed last week outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. Ahmad Al Marrach, 16, was fatally stabbed last week near Halifax Shopping CentreCBC News · Posted: May 02, 2024 8:35Continue Reading

With the only light coming from their headlamps and the moon, Darrell Young and his son, Dustin, make their way through the woods and down a bank, to the stream below. It’s 3 a.m. in Franklin, Maine, and the father and son are going to see how many baby eelsContinue Reading

Nova Scotia Construction crews started work on more new housing units in Nova Scotia in the first three months of 2024 than during any first quarter on record. Experts say it’s a good sign, but building rates need to increase further to accommodate the province’s growing population. Previous 1st-quarter recordContinue Reading

Nova Scotia In the days following Ahmad Al Marrach’s death on April 22, social media users posted accusations and identified teenagers they said were involved in the homicide. Videos have also made their way online, showing Al Marrach wounded and bleeding after being stabbed outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. Police have said they are investigating whether onlineContinue Reading

Nova Scotia·Updated Halifax police have charged a third teen with second-degree murder in the death of Ahmad Al Marrach, 16, who was stabbed last week in the parking lot of the Halifax Shopping Centre. Ahmad Al Marrach, 16, was stabbed last week in the parking lot of the Halifax Shopping Centre.CBCContinue Reading

Nova Scotia A team skipped by Nova Scotia’s Paul Flemming won the world senior men’s curling championship Saturday in Ostersund, Sweden. It is the first time a Nova Scotia men’s team has won the title. Team skipped by Paul Flemming defeats U.S. 4-3 in gold-medal finalCBC News · Posted: AprContinue Reading

Nova Scotia·Breaking Two 14-year-olds have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in relation to the homicide of Ahmad Al Marrach at a Halifax mall.  Accused arrested Wednesday in Halifax suburb 2 days after Ahmad Al Marrach was killedCBC News · Posted: Apr 25, 2024 1:52 PM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Nova Scotia After last summer’s heat waves, deadly floods and record-breaking wildfires, some scientists are urging Canadian health professionals to help their patients better prepare for climate change-related extreme weather and natural disasters. Group created infographics that lay out a range of things people can do ahead of extreme heat,Continue Reading