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'Blacklisted:' Nova Scotia First Nation pulls commercial lobster boats from the water
October 21, 2020 - 4:48 PM

HALIFAX - The chief of the First Nation behind a disputed moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Nova Scotia says recent vandalism and the loss of potential sales have cost the band more than $1.5 million — and he wants those responsible to be held accountable.
Lobster catch destroyed, vehicle burned as tension rises over Indigenous fishery
October 14, 2020 - 5:44 PM

HALIFAX - A First Nations chief appealed Wednesday for calm and an increased police presence after an angry non-Indigenous crowd damaged two Nova Scotia lobster facilities that handle catches from Mi'kmaq fishers.
Police look for owner of ice-covered boat found on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake
January 21, 2020 - 3:48 PM

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - A photo of a sailboat covered in icicles has been released by police in West Kelowna, B.C., in the hope of finding its owner.
Local MP applauds as coast guard works to secure derelict ship from N.S. river
December 10, 2019 - 6:29 AM

BRIDGEWATER, N.S. - The Canadian Coast Guard has secured a listing navy vessel from a Nova Scotia river, in the latest major case to occur in the riding of a federal cabinet minister who has championed the cause of removing derelict vessels.
Early data suggests no post-legalization spike in drug-impaired driving charges
April 24, 2019 - 1:00 AM

VANCOUVER - Canadian police say they haven't been busting many more stoned drivers six months after legalization, but they are reminding drivers to keep cannabis out of reach.
$In this March 29, 2013 file photo, workers tend to a well head during a hydraulic fracturing operation at an Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. gas well outside Rifle, in western Colorado. A major Canadian energy company is facing its fourth lawsuit in U.S. courts over climate change.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File$

'Paying the price:' U.S. fishermen file seventh climate lawsuit naming Encana
November 15, 2018 - 3:42 PM

A major Calgary-based energy company is facing its seventh lawsuit in U.S. courts over climate change.
Nova Scotia Power says about 5,000 litres of oil spilled into Halifax harbour
August 03, 2018 - 7:33 PM

HALIFAX - About 5,000 litres of oil that spilled into Halifax harbour from a Nova Scotia Power generating station has now been contained.
'Very big shock:' Nunavut man killed by polar bear while protecting his children
July 04, 2018 - 7:30 PM

ARVIAT, Nunavut - A Nunavut man died this week while protecting his children from a rare polar bear attack.
Retaliatory tariffs to hit wide range, from pipes to pizzas to lawn mowers
May 31, 2018 - 1:33 PM

OTTAWA - Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on up to $16.6 billion worth of U.S. imports in response to the American decision to place similar levies on Canadian-made steel and aluminum.
Nova Scotia cannabis legislation sets fines, syncs weed and alcohol penalties
April 03, 2018 - 11:31 AM

HALIFAX - Proposed Nova Scotia legislation would see fines as high as $10,000 for illegal marijuana sales or distribution to a person under 19, while impaired drivers will also face stiff penalties.
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Canadian News

'Blacklisted:' Nova Scotia First Nation pulls commercial lobster boats from the water

Lobster catch destroyed, vehicle burned as tension rises over Indigenous fishery

Police look for owner of ice-covered boat found on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake

Local MP applauds as coast guard works to secure derelict ship from N.S. river

Early data suggests no post-legalization spike in drug-impaired driving charges

'Paying the price:' U.S. fishermen file seventh climate lawsuit naming Encana

Nova Scotia Power says about 5,000 litres of oil spilled into Halifax harbour

'Very big shock:' Nunavut man killed by polar bear while protecting his children

Retaliatory tariffs to hit wide range, from pipes to pizzas to lawn mowers

Nova Scotia cannabis legislation sets fines, syncs weed and alcohol penalties

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