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Nova Scotia Energy Board changes clean fuel pricing formula, raising pump prices

Changes to calculations adding over 3 cents per litre to diesel and gasoline

Canada's weed commercialization has led to increased psychotic disorders, and Halifax is smoking the most

Canada’s widespread commercialization of cannabis has led to increased hospital visits for psychosis, psychiatric disorders and addictive use.

Be careful where you swim or walk your dog: blue-green algae season arrives in Nova Scotia

The incoming heat wave has Nova Scotia’s boaters and swimmers on top of the world, but it also brings the annual risk of blue-green algae in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.

Halifax developer ordered to remove infill on Northwest Arm

Infilling investigation is the first test of Halifax's two-year-old infilling restriction bylaw

Spain sails to first place in Canada Sail Grand Prix in Halifax

Canadian team misses out on final race despite remarkable last-day comeback

CBC will no longer air Hockey Night in Canada as 12-year partnership comes to an end

SportsNet will be taking over the decades-long tradition that began on CBC Radio in 1923

Young Halifax entrepreneur takes on golf’s biggest putter brands

Joining golf’s elite putter market is starting to sink in for a young Halifax entrepreneur.

Halifax Mooseheads make bold moves at QMJHL draft, two Nova Scotians taken in first round

The QMJHL draft was the perfect time for the Halifax Mooseheads to be bold.

Here's where Canada’s new $7 billion warships will be tested

As billions of dollars flow into Canada’s naval renewal program , a windswept stretch of coastline at the entrance to Halifax Harbour is emerging as a critical piece of the country’s future defence infrastructure.

Atlantic provinces urged to pursue regional electricity grid: report

"These premiers could be the first in 65 years to not just understand this idea but actually take action on it"

From 'no-go zone' to destination: taproom owner helps reshape downtown Dartmouth

Award-winning entrepreneur Poet Comeau says a shared vision helped turn Portland Street into a thriving business district

French wine expert says Nova Scotia has all the winning ingredients for a world-class destination

Growing demand for fresh, lower-alcohol 'trendy' white wines plays to the province's strength

GWYNNE DYER: It’s not the weather. It’s the climate

Last week it was Europe’s turn, with a slow-moving “heat dome” that gave almost everybody from the United Kingdom to Poland three consecutive days of record-breaking temperatures. In Germany it hit 41 C. That’s 106 F, if you live in the one country that still clings to British Imperial measures. (Hint: it’s not Britain.)

Scott Taylor: Canadian Armed Forces rumour mill fueled up

Members will forgive but will never forget

Opinion: Patients penalized by practices for inactivity 

My adult son had a family doctor but was removed from their practice with no notification for being “inactive.“

Bruce MacKinnon: Underdog Canada has nothing to lose as World Cup journey continues

Loaded modified firearm seized in Kentville arrest

Kentville police say they seized a loaded modified firearm while arresting a man in downtown on July 2.

A 30-year creative conversation coming to Annapolis Royal

A collection of postcard-sized works done by the Gibson Girls is coming to Annapolis Royal.

Bond overwhelmed by response after fire destroys North Kentville garage

Fundraiser organized by daughter to help replace equipment, start rebuilding effort

Second person found deceased after passengers thrown from boat on Aylesford Lake in Kings County

RCMP have recovered the body of a second victim from a boating accident in Kings County on Canada Day.

IN PHOTOS: Colchester County marks Canada Day with a parade

The annual Bible Hill Canada Day parade had 39 entries this year

New Jamie Shephard Memorial Playground now open

Park was part of TAAC Revitalization Project in Truro

Police investigating robbery, property crime incidents in Colchester County

Incidents occurred in the early morning of June 28

MEET THE MAKERS: Truro woman embraces the creativity that comes from her ADHD

Truro's Tara Borden says being creative is a spark that lights her soul and inspires her to try new things

Yarmouth Town RCMP charges man with sexual assault and sexual exploitation

A Yarmouth County man has been charged with multiple offences as part of an ongoing RCMP investigation into allegations of historical sexual assaults and sexual exploitation.

Contract awarded to design replacement ferry terminal in Digby

An Ontario architectural firm has been awarded a four-year contract to design a new ferry terminal in Digby.

Highway 101 Task Force re-established to advance Marshalltown-to-Weymouth Bypass

Five municipal units in Yarmouth and Digby counties have joined forces to advocate for the inclusion of the Marshalltown-to-Weymouth bypass project in Nova Scotia’s five-year highway improvement plan.

Town of Yarmouth endorses CMHC Housing Design Catalogue

The Town of Yarmouth has added a new tool to its belt to support housing development in the community.

Pictou County residents protests against proposed peaker power plants

NEW GLASGOW – Over 100 people from across Pictou County banded together recently to protest the proposed construction of two controversial power plants.

New summer art gallery exhibition opens in Pictou

Creative Pictou County and Pugwash Artist Collective present deCoste Performing Arts Centre's latest art exhibition

Brien named vice-chairman of St. F.X.’s board of governors

Mike Brien is the new vice-chairman of St. Francis Xavier University’s board of governors.

New Glasgow emergency shelter changes its name

NEW GLASGOW – The Viola’s Place Society emergency shelter has announced it will be known as Northstar Shelter and Support Services.

IN PHOTOS: Canada Day celebrated in Clark’s Harbour

The rain didn’t dampen the Canada Day spirit in Clark’s Harbour on July 1.

'He could never have imagined': Terry Fox's impact, determination, and legacy described by his brother

Fred Fox tells the story about how, at the age of four, his brother Terry was sitting on the floor, trying to make a pyramid out of wooden blocks. The carpet was uneven. Terry’s stacks kept falling down.

People dig inaugural Clare clam festival 

People from across Canada dug into the fun at the inaugural Festival de Coques (clam festival) in Clare.

Work underway at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne for new dialysis unit

Site preparations are underway at the Roseway Hospital property in Sandy Point, Shelburne County, to get ready for the installation of a new six-station renal dialysis unit.