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Drop in Canadian tourists hurting U.S., say northeast governors

Drop in Canadian tourists hurting U.S., say northeast governors

FREDERICTON — New England governors say tariffs and anti-Canadian rhetoric by the United States government is taking a bite out of tourism, with some states seeing a drop of up to 60 per cent in visitors from north of the border. Massachusetts Gov.
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Rare find: Remains of large, shortfin mako shark found in eastern Nova Scotia

Rare find: Remains of large, shortfin mako shark found in eastern Nova Scotia

PORT DUFFERIN — A marine animal rescue group has confirmed a rare but unfortunate find on Nova Scotia's eastern shore.
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N.S. premier disappointed court won't decide who is responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

N.S. premier disappointed court won't decide who is responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's premier says he’s disappointed the province's Court of Appeal has declined to say which level of government has responsibility for the land bridge to New Brunswick.
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Nova Scotia's offshore wind transmission line could cost $10 billion: premier

Nova Scotia's offshore wind transmission line could cost $10 billion: premier

HALIFAX — It could cost between $5 billion and $10 billion to build a transmission line that would connect Nova Scotia's proposed offshore wind farms with the rest of the country, Premier Tim Houston says.
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N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvals

N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvals

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government is streamlining the approval process for potential metal mining projects after they go through an environmental assessment.
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Defence given time to review Crown case against N.S. woman accused of stabbing child

Defence given time to review Crown case against N.S. woman accused of stabbing child

HALIFAX — The defence lawyer for a Halifax woman charged in the stabbing of a child has been granted additional time to review the Crown's case.
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As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

As N.S. farmers struggle, report urges steps to help increase stagnant local sales

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia farmers who are struggling to break even could benefit from selling more produce in local markets, says a new study released Thursday.
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Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi'kmaw Chiefs

Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi'kmaw Chiefs

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s continued failure to consult with First Nations on uranium exploration is a mistake that will further erode the province’s relationship with Mi’kmaq communities, says the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and a lawyer fro
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April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime'

April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General's honour: 'Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime'

April Hubbard changed the plan for her death so she could be there to celebrate her life's work at one of Canada's most prestigious arts ceremonies.
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Mounties used polygraph tests during some interviews in missing N.S. children case

Mounties used polygraph tests during some interviews in missing N.S. children case

LANSDOWNE STATION — RCMP officers investigating the disappearance of two Nova Scotia children say that some of the people interviewed by police for the case have taken lie detector tests.
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