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Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

HALIFAX — Prospective buyers of coastal property in Nova Scotia are being given the option to request disclosure forms from sellers on erosion, flooding or drainage risks.
Nova Scotia makes progress in detection of life-threatening sepsis at ERs

Nova Scotia makes progress in detection of life-threatening sepsis at ERs

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's health system is improving its methods for early detection of sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to infection by attacking the body's organs.
N.S. defends $1.3-million affordable housing program that resulted in 60 leases

N.S. defends $1.3-million affordable housing program that resulted in 60 leases

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is defending a $1.35-million housing program that resulted in 60 leases over roughly two years.
Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales.
Nova Scotia invests in climate change adaptations for its seafood industry

Nova Scotia invests in climate change adaptations for its seafood industry

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it will spend $1.73 million to help 22 seafood companies and related organizations reduce their carbon footprints.
N.S. mayors concerned for local police services as province pushes larger RCMP role

N.S. mayors concerned for local police services as province pushes larger RCMP role

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s plan to increase the provincial role of the RCMP is being questioned by some mayors who say they are wary of the implications for their municipal police forces.
Nova Scotia ministers silent on environmental racism report, to meet with authors

Nova Scotia ministers silent on environmental racism report, to meet with authors

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia government ministers say they will meet with a panel tasked with examining environmental racism in the province, although they remain tight-lipped on the panel's findings, which were submitted a year ago.
Construction to protect Chignecto Isthmus from floods 'several years' away: minister

Construction to protect Chignecto Isthmus from floods 'several years' away: minister

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's minister of public works says it will be "several years" until construction begins to protect a low-lying strip of land that links the province to New Brunswick.
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives outpaced rivals in fundraising last year

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives outpaced rivals in fundraising last year

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's governing Progressive Conservatives outpaced their rivals in fundraising last year, though the NDP had more individual donors.
Death in Halifax-area encampment a homicide, police searching for woman

Death in Halifax-area encampment a homicide, police searching for woman

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax are looking for a woman accused of assaulting a man days before he died at an encampment for homeless people.
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