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New midwifery service poised to launch in Cape Breton
Two midwives are set to begin practising alongside family doctors at a clinic in Inverness, N.S., starting this fall as part of a unique pilot project meant to improve access to primary health care.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Gold mining company escalates appeal to N.S. Supreme Court
Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia, the company behind a gold mine that stopped operating last year, is escalating its disagreement with the province about how to clean up the site.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Cleanup of historical mines in Nova Scotia to begin next year
Gold, coal, gypsum and limestone are among the rocks and minerals that were mined in the 19th and 20th centuries before there were environmental regulations. Toxic tailings were left behind, and continue to stand in the way of natural regeneration of the land.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Nova Scotia Power ordered to file yearly report on how it's greening the grid
The provincial regulator has ordered Nova Scotia Power to report on its progress to decarbonize the grid every year leading up to a major deadline to retire its coal-fired plants and hit 80 per cent renewable energyby 2030.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Members of Nova Scotia's first youth climate council offer mixed opinions
Nova Scotia's youth climate council is supposed to ensure young voices are heard and their advice is taken seriously. Members of the inaugural council gave mixed reviews of whether it achieved what it was supposed to.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
HST cut not on the table for N.S. Progressive Conservatives
There might be a sales tax cut coming for New Brunswickers, but Nova Scotias Progressive Conservative government is leaving no room for doubt its not planning to follow suit.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Nova Scotia Power's sister company sold in billion-dollar deal
Emera, the parent company to Nova Scotia Power, has sold one of its American utilities for $1.25 billion US.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Nova Scotia servers will soon have to complete responsible alcohol training
All serving staff working at licensed bars and restaurants in Nova Scotia will be required to take responsible alcohol training by the start of December.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Canada strikes deal to use U.S. space tech, clearing way for rocket launch pad in N.S.
A new agreement between Canada and the United States is reigniting the possibility of a spaceport in rural Nova Scotia.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Nova Scotia approves another wind farm to power green hydrogen plant
Nova Scotia has approved a third and final wind farm meant to feed EverWind Fuels green hydrogen and ammonia production facility.
Canada -Nova Scotia |