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Parks Canada axes free backcountry firewood at Kejimkujik
Backcountry campers at Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site will have to purchase and transport wood if they want to enjoy a campfire this summer.
Less acid rain has actually posed problems for Maritime corn crops
Less sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere has had an impact on corn quality in the Maritimes. Researchers are looking into it.
Municipalities loan $1.6M to operators of Truro's Rath centre in dispute with CRA
Two Nova Scotia municipalities are providing more than $1.6 million to a group that operates the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro resulting from the CRA’s clawback of a COVID-19 pandemic relief program.
Tariffs top agenda as N.S. forestry leaders meet
A trade war was on the agenda as members of Nova Scotia's forestry sector met Monday in Halifax, with many wondering how hard their industry could be impacted by tariffs.
Minister rejects efforts by West Hants to limit where wind turbines can be built
An effort to create more distance between wind turbines and private land in the West Hants Regional Municipality has been struck down by the provincial government in a decision that will soon guide development across Nova Scotia.
France says no to retiring 2 orcas at proposed N.S. whale sanctuary
A proposed retirement home for marine park whales on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore has hit another hurdle. France has denied an application to transport two orcas from Marineland Antibes to the site being proposed by the Whale Sanctuary Project near Sherbrooke, N.S.
Concerns raised over quarry approved near Bridgewater, N.S.
An environmental group is asking the Nova Scotia government to quash the approval of a small quarry in a Lunenburg County watershed it hopes will be designated a wilderness area.
Northern N.S. groups excited to establish integrated youth services sites
Kathryn Tanner grew up across the street from where she now works with Pictou County Roots for Youth, a shelter serving ages 16 to 24. She recalls pushes for a youth centre over two decades ago and a similar initiative could soon be a reality for youth in Pictou County.
Plane tire blew in St. John's ahead of fiery December landing in Halifax
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has provided more information about what went wrong with an Air Canada flight, operated by PAL airlines, upon arrival in Halifax from St. John’s on Dec. 28.
Eastern Shore residents demand authorities do better with drone enforcement
On countless occasions, Blair and Kim Davis have recorded video of flashing lights they believe are drones above their property, leaving them looking to authorities for help.