News/Canada/Nova Scotia (Page 31)

Nova Scotia A Halifax lawyer who has played a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in the careers of musicians such as Sloan, Feist, The Rankin Family and Alvvays will be front and centre at next month’s Juno Awards in Halifax when he receives a special achievement award. Chip Sutherland has practised entertainment lawContinue Reading

Nova Scotia In a blockbuster seafood deal, St. John’s-based Ocean Choice International has sold its Canadian offshore scallop quota — worth an estimated $200 million — to three Nova Scotia companies. Ocean Choice International of St. John’s makes sale after sinking of its factory trawler Paul Withers · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Nova Scotia People who present dance, music and theatre arts in Nova Scotia say they are concerned about some federal art funding coming to an end next month. Canada Arts Presentation Fund won’t receive additional $8M in new fiscal yearCassidy Chisholm · CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2024 7:00Continue Reading

Nova Scotia Massage therapists in Atlantic Canada are part of a national effort to have taxes removed from massage services. Physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths already exempt from charging HST Danielle Edwards · CBC News · Posted: Feb 20, 2024 11:00 AM EST | Last Updated: February 20 Massage therapists in AtlanticContinue Reading

Nova Scotia Halifax Mooseheads rookie forward Lou Lévesque is enjoying a breakout season with the team. The 17-year-old is motivated by the sacrifices his late mother made for him and comforted by memories of her. Forward Lou Lévesque is motivated by the sacrifices his mother made and comforted by memoriesContinue Reading

Nova Scotia Researchers investigating what led to the deadly poisoning of two dogs at a Halifax-area lake three years ago believe mats of bacteria growing on the bed of a tributary were likely washed downstream and became highly toxic before they were eaten by the canines on the shore. Deaths in JuneContinue Reading

Nova Scotia A new mental health and addictions clinic in Clark’s Harbour is helping reduce barriers people face in accessing care and combating stigma about seeking help. Facility opened in July following community lobbying effort Michael Gorman · CBC News · Posted: Feb 15, 2024 5:00 AM EST | LastContinue Reading

Nova Scotia The federal government has served notice it intends to close the commercial fishery for baby eels or elvers in the Maritimes this year — six weeks before the season is set to open. Minister says there isn’t enough time to prevent more disruption this season Paul Withers · CBCContinue Reading

Nova Scotia·Updated Craig Orychock says his 73-year-old mother, Glenda Orychock, died Sunday in a Halifax hospital after she suffered serious burns in the explosion Friday evening at the Silver Birch Manor seniors residence in Sydney, N.S. ‘I think we’re very lucky there was only one fatality and not more,’ saysContinue Reading