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Nova Scotia health officials say legionella outbreak in New Glasgow considered over

Nova Scotia health officials say legionella outbreak in New Glasgow considered over

HALIFAX — Public health officials in Nova Scotia say a legionella outbreak in the New Glasgow area is considered over. The outbreak of the bacteria that causes legionnaires' disease had been monitored by Public Health since early July.
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Kenley Matheson missing case: RCMP say no remains found at site northwest of Halifax

Kenley Matheson missing case: RCMP say no remains found at site northwest of Halifax

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say no human remains were found during a recent search for an Acadia University student who has been missing for more than 30 years. Kenley Matheson was last seen walking on a street in Wolfville, N.S., on Sept.
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High Liner Foods chief executive Rod Hepponstall stepping down

High Liner Foods chief executive Rod Hepponstall stepping down

LUNENBURG, N.S. — High Liner Foods Inc. says chief executive Rod Hepponstall is stepping down. The company says its board has accepted Hepponstall's resignation, effective on or before Jan. 2, 2024.
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New N.S. wilderness area includes old-growth forest, lakes and animal habitat

New N.S. wilderness area includes old-growth forest, lakes and animal habitat

GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government has announced a new provincial wilderness area in Guysborough County, protecting a lake that has been eyed as a water source for a proposed gold mine.
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Forecaster predicts lighter impact as Tropical Storm Franklin changes course

Forecaster predicts lighter impact as Tropical Storm Franklin changes course

HALIFAX — The Canadian Hurricane Centre says a tropical storm originally forecast to affect parts of southeastern Newfoundland this week is no longer expected to have much impact on land.
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Sunday morning collision on Nova Scotia's Highway 12 leaves 17-year-old dead

Sunday morning collision on Nova Scotia's Highway 12 leaves 17-year-old dead

NEW ROSS, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia say a 17-year-old is dead after a fatal collision in New Ross..
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Hurricane centre says Franklin may pass south of Nova Scotia, close to Newfoundland

Hurricane centre says Franklin may pass south of Nova Scotia, close to Newfoundland

HALIFAX — The Canadian Hurricane Centre says tropical storm Franklin is likely to pass "well south" of Nova Scotia by the middle of next week.
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Family of Mi'kmaw woman who died in Nova Scotia jail sues province for negligence

Family of Mi'kmaw woman who died in Nova Scotia jail sues province for negligence

HALIFAX — The family of a Mi'kmaw woman who died in provincial custody is suing Nova Scotia’s attorney general and the province's health authority for negligence.
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RCMP say two 20-year-olds killed in collision on Nova Scotia Highway 14

RCMP say two 20-year-olds killed in collision on Nova Scotia Highway 14

WINDSOR FORKS, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia say two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash near the community of Windsor Forks.
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Man shot by Halifax police officer, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Man shot by Halifax police officer, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

HALIFAX — A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after Halifax Regional Police shot him Thursday night. Police say officers responded to an alleged stabbing around 10:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Plateau Crescent.
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