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HRM planted 7 palm trees as an experiment. None of them survived
In 2018, Halifax Regional Municipality planted seven palm trees around Dartmouth. Municipal spokesperson Ryan Nearing said the goal of the project was to see if the tropical plants could adapt to the province's Maritime climate. Six...
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#TheMoment a group of rafters rescued a beached whale near the Bay of Fundy
Whitewater rafting guides Lucas Gamp and Emmett Blois recount the moment they came across, and helped, a beached minke whale while touring on the Shubenacadie River in Nova Scotia.
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CBRM urges province to reverse highway patrol decision
The mayor and council are calling on Premier Tim Houston to reverse a decision by the Justice Department to no longer pay the RCMP to patrol the municipality's main highways. Tuesday's council meeting became heated at times as...
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2 Cape Breton police officers remembered at Cops Against Cancer ball hockey tournament
The tournament is now in its seventh year. As Kyle Moore reports, it's a cause close to the hearts of many in the community.
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Nova Scotians on edge, one year after devastating wildfire
It has been one year since historic wildfires devastated parts of Nova Scotia. Many are still struggling to work through the trauma of that experience, as they rebuild their homes and lives.
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This wearable device could help patients waiting at Dartmouth General ER
Pulse oximeters are being introduced as part of a pilot project amid stories of overcrowding and long waits throughout the province. Matthew Pyne has the story.
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Swimmer with Nova Scotia roots qualifies for third Olympics
Sydney Pickrem is a dual Canadian-American citizen who was born in Florida and whose family is from Halifax. She helped Canada win a medley relay bronze in Tokyo's Olympic Games.
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Bus driver recounts moments leading up to overpass crash near Bedford
Terrie Brown was driving 23 Rocky Lake Junior High students in his bus when a tractor-trailer crashed through an overpass and landed in the path of his bus. He managed to stop before the two vehicles could collide. On Friday, he was...
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What to expect from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
As CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon explains, the official forecast calls for a very active season with 17 to 25 storms.
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Emergency alerts delayed by almost 2 hours in N.S. fatal 2023 floods, report finds
A new report on last year's fatal flash flooding in Nova Scotia finds that the emergency public alert system was delayed by nearly two hours. The parents of one child who died say this tragedy could have been avoided if better systems...
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Cape Breton public schools seeing more international students
Over the past two years, there was an explosion of newcomer students enrolling in grades primary through 12. The CBC's Erin Pottie talked to one family about their journey and how they're adjusting.
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New rules for dogs entering the U.S. goes too far, N.S. breeder says
Starting Aug. 1, all dogs entering the U.S. need to be at least six months old and microchipped to verify they have their rabies vaccination. As well, they must be accompanied by an online import form from the Center for Disease Control....
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Young people highlight Black Nova Scotian history and heritage
The event, History Challenges, sees students from grades primary to 12 create projects that explore and celebrate the contributions of Black Nova Scotians. More than 1,000 entries were submitted. On Wednesday, the Delmore Buddy Daye...
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Ottawa sending N.S. extra $20M to expand childcare
Two federal cabinet ministers were in Bridgewater, N.S., on Tuesday in a bid to convince Nova Scotians the millions of dollars Ottawa is spending on childcare will eventually reduce waitlists and make it cheaper for families. Preston...
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New Nova Scotia program to address domestic violence
Alexa Yakubovich is a community health researcher at Dalhousie University. She is working to address Nova Scotia's high rate of violence against women by working closely with front-line health professionals.
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Sydney business owners laud arrival of police building
Cape Breton Regional Police have opened a community service office on Charlotte Street in Sydney. The move is being lauded by business owners, who say security has become an issue lately. Kyle Moore has the story.
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CBC Atlantic Tonight
A comprehensive round-up of the day's news from throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Chase the Ace fever hits Cape Breton once again
This time it's in North Sydney, where there are just two cards remaining. Organizers ran out of tickets, so they've had to delay the draw until next week. Kyle Moore has the story.
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New tech being used to uncover secrets of the Halifax harbour
Federal scientists are using autonomous underwater vehicles to take more accurate images of the ocean floor. The CBC's Amy Smith spoke to marine geoscientist Alex Normandeau at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography.
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Coastal protection plan rally held in Halifax
A rally was held on Wednesday outside Province House to protest the lack of a coastal protection plan for Nova Scotia. Three months ago, the Houston government announced a new mapping system instead of a new climate action plan. Paul...
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Why New Brunswick is trailing other provinces in new housing starts
Federal housing idea rejected by New Brunswick is fueling a surge in construction elsewhere, including Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
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Ocean temperatures off Scotian Shelf cooling
Results are in from the latest ocean survey off Nova Scotia and they show a slight climate reversal. Paul Withers has the details.
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Why fire departments need money for rescue boats
Almost a year after the deadly floods in Nova Scotia last July, some rural fire stations say they require more funding to get the equipment needed to prepare for climate emergencies. Meig Campbell reports.
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Nova Scotia company using AI to count fish
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish — so went the old Dr. Seuss rhyme. Now a Nova Scotia company has come up with a high-tech version of fish counting that it wants to sell to the world. Paul Withers has the story.