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Baby eels, also known as elvers, command premium prices in Canada when sold to Asian markets for cultivation as food. This lucrative trade has fueled a surge in illegal poaching in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick earlier this year. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently reported that, despite widespread poachi...

Two Nova Scotian Universities are leading the way in the "Can't Buy My Silence" campaign. University of King's College and Acadia University have pledged to never use a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in a case involving sexual harassment, discrimination and other forms of misconduct or bullying, so that victi...

It's the time of year for celebration, but some Canadians just might stick to non-alcoholic beverages this holiday season. According to a survey by Narrative Research, the interest remains strong with results consistent from earlier in the year. The survey says 25 per cent of Atlantic Canadians have purchased non-alcoh...

Nova Scotians wait for healthcare longer than anyone in Canada. A new study from the Fraser Institute reveals we wait just over 56 weeks. The national average is nearly 28 weeks. PEI has the second longest wait times at 55 weeks, and then New Brunswick at 52 weeks. The institute says despite provincial strategies to re...

The cold weather is here, and it's important to make sure your home is fire safe. Yarmouth Fire Chief Mike Deveau says portable space heaters should not be your main source. "It's important to remember that those pieces of equipment have designed distances they need to be away from combustible items. The rule of t...

An investigation into the MOVEit cybesecurity breach has been launched. In a release,the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OPIC) says Information and Privacy Commissioner, Tricia Ralph has initiated a review of how adequate security and information practices are with the provincial government, Nova Sc...

Cape Breton and the Annapolis Valley have cracked the top ten areas in Canada that are the most desirable places to live in. The list was created by real estate experts at Kelowna Homes and analyzed data from The Canada Real Estate Association to establish which Canadian areas are the most desirable to live in. The ...

Developers of a significant wind farm earmarked for southern Nova Scotia have announced that construction is scheduled to kick off next spring following the securing of Crown land near Milton in Queens County. The Houston cabinet recently granted a 72-hectare lease to Mersey River Wind Inc. Mersey River Wind Inc. envis...

Primary Care providers will now send referrals for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)'s and ultrasounds, electronically. The province says physicians have been using e-referrals for MRI's since September, with roughly 900 referrals received since; but ultrasounds were added this week. It's in an effort to improve communi...

RCMP were busy with Nova Scotia's first significant snowfall. Officers across the province responded to 89 motor vehicle collisions following Monday's storm. Police remind drivers to prioritize safety when navigating roads in snowy, icy conditions. In a release, the RCMP has issued some key winter driving tips: Reduce ...

An increase in need for the Salvation Army. Front-line staff are reporting the number of those needing assistance through the 'Kettle Campaign' is up over last year. Major Jamie Locke says they want to be able to fulfill all requests. "We're seeing such an increase in need, that our programs and services are reall...

4 Halifax Mooseheads have made Team Canada's World Junior selection camp. Forward Jordan Dumais, who was a late cut from last year's squad, has a strong chance to make the team. He's leading the Mooseheads with 42 points, and has dominated since re-joining the team from the NHL's Blue Jackets. Linemate Markus Vidicek, ...

The province will give funding for more child care spaces. They're helping non-profit centres with renovations, and new family home providers with start-up costs. In a release, Education Minister Becky Druhan says they're trying to be innovative and make child care more accessible, as spaces are in high demand. The 'Mi...

A 54-year-old man was airlifted to hospital and two others have life-threatening injuries after a collision on Highway 102 in Shubenacadie. RCMP say it was Monday night just before 6:30pm when a Nissan Versa, travelling south, struck the guardrail before coming to a stop. When getting out of the vehicle, two passengers...

Another big name in comedy is coming to Halifax! Nate Bargatze will headline the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival August 9 at the Garrison Grounds. He is a grammy nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer from Nashville, Tennesse and is hailed as 'The Nicest Man in Stand-up' by the Atlantic Magazine. He is sel...

Thousands of chickens are dead after a break and enter into a poultry facility in the valley. Kings District RCMP say a break and enter and mischief happened on Lakewood Rd in Steam Mill between November 21 at 8:30pm and November 22 at 11am . As a result, the total loss is expected to be around $160,000 and thousands o...

The province's auditor general wants the Nova Scotia government to be more open about its spending in the face of an unexpected revenue windfall. Nearly $1.7 billion was spent without much oversight after the government received nearly $2 billion in extra revenue mainly due to population growth. "It is not unusual...

A second person is facing charges in connection to the death of 48-year-old Natacha Leroy in Cape Breton. A 28-year-old man was arrested on Friday and has been charged with indignity to human remains and being an accessory after the fact to murder. He and a 25 year-old North Sydney woman, both charged in her death, mad...

Mastermind Toys has been saved from bankruptcy, but not all of its stores will survive. The company said Monday it had entered into a purchase agreement with Unity Acquisitions. It came less than two weeks after the toy and children's book retailer filed for creditor protection. According to a news release, Unity will ...

In an effort to secure more permanent nurses in our province. Premier Tim Houston announced today travel nurses will only be hired for a maximum of 180 days when working for Nova Scotia Health, IWK Health or a government-funded long-term care facility. "Travel nurses have been a critical part of maintaining our he...