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Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency

Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency

HALIFAX — A new national study says Nova Scotia's leadership position in energy efficiency has been overtaken by other provinces, including its closest neighbours.
Nova Scotia RCMP officer facing new sexual assault charges

Nova Scotia RCMP officer facing new sexual assault charges

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia RCMP officer who was charged earlier this year with three counts of sexual assault is now facing two more sex-related charges.
N.S. mass shooting: committee member flags lack of action on gender-based violence

N.S. mass shooting: committee member flags lack of action on gender-based violence

HALIFAX — A member of the committee monitoring how governments and the RCMP are responding to the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting is raising concerns from survivors of gender-based violence about a lack of action.
Judge grants recount in riding lost by Nova Scotia Liberal leader

Judge grants recount in riding lost by Nova Scotia Liberal leader

HALIFAX — There will be judicial recounts in two Nova Scotia ridings after last week's provincial election, including in a district narrowly lost by Liberal Leader Zach Churchill during the Progressive Conservatives' landslide victory.
Memorial planned on Dec. 11 for homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S.

Memorial planned on Dec. 11 for homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S.

WINDSOR, N.S., Ont. — A Nova Scotia support agency for homeless people is holding a memorial service on Dec. 11 for a man found dead last week at the site of an ice fishing tent where he lived in Windsor, N.S.
'Bedlam:' Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas

'Bedlam:' Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia lawyer who had to be restrained by deputy sheriffs during a court appearance earlier this year has lost his appeal of a suspension following the bizarre incident. In a written decision dated Nov.
N.S. lobster conflict: Men who allegedly confronted buyer charged with intimidation

N.S. lobster conflict: Men who allegedly confronted buyer charged with intimidation

METEGHAN, N.S. — Two men have been charged with intimidation in southwestern Nova Scotia after police said they confronted a lobster buyer who went public after his home was hit by a bullet. Sgt.
'Serious commitment' toward N.S. mass shooting recommendations, says committee

'Serious commitment' toward N.S. mass shooting recommendations, says committee

HALIFAX — The head of the committee monitoring how governments and the RCMP are responding to the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia is reporting some progress on key issues, including gender-based violence.
N.S. regulator greenlights 2.4% power rate hike; would be higher without bailout

N.S. regulator greenlights 2.4% power rate hike; would be higher without bailout

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia regulator has approved a 2.4 per cent power rate hike for 2025 to help the province's utility compensate for delays in Muskrat Falls electricity.
'Shocking': Nova Scotia has lowest voter turnout of all 2024 provincial elections

'Shocking': Nova Scotia has lowest voter turnout of all 2024 provincial elections

HALIFAX — The weak voter turnout in Nova Scotia’s election is "shocking" but not a complete surprise, says a political scientist after almost 66,000 fewer voters cast ballots compared with the 2021 vote.