The Nova Scotia government said it revoked the direct sellers permit for Atlantic Environmental Systems after receiving nine complaints from consumers about tactics that pressured consumers to immediately sign sales agreements. However, the province said it does not have the authority to void the contracts those customers signed.

Customers of Atlantic Environmental Systems complained both to the province and to CBC News about what they felt were aggressive, high-pressure tactics, including in-home sales presentations that lasted for hours.

Post-tropical storm Fiona knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people and caused damage to homes and businesses. The province announced relief grant programs within two days, but it's recently made some changes to make sure future grants go more smoothly.

CBC News recently learned the province of Nova Scotia acknowledges it won't be barrier-free by 2030, although it will have standards and enforcement in place. But nothing prevents other organizations from trying to hit the goal, and the Town of Kentville says it means to go for it anyway.