N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvals / Global
Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:23 pm permalink
Nova Scotia’s government unveils new rules designed to accelerate mining project approvals by cutting through environmental assessment red tape. The revamped process is aimed at boosting economic investment while still safeguarding environmental standards, reflecting the province’s balancing act between development and conservation.
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Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi’kmaw Chiefs / Global
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
Mi’kmaw Chiefs in Nova Scotia are vociferously opposing uranium exploration projects that have advanced without proper consultation with Indigenous communities. They warn that bypassing environmental and community input risks further damaging relationships and call for immediate, respectful, and responsible resource management practices.
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Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies fall behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off' / National Observer
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9:21 am permalink
Recent reports highlight that several Newfoundland hydrogen companies are now behind on their land fee obligations, collectively owing millions. The financial strain comes as industry enthusiasm cools, casting doubt on overly optimistic projections and underscoring the challenges faced by green energy ventures in meeting their fiscal commitments.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 2:22 pm permalink
Nova Scotia law enforcement has broadened its investigation into the disappearance of two children by enlisting national agencies and searching a rural property where they once lived. Determined authorities are following every lead as community concerns mount.
Bluesky: @theglobeandmail.com
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 5:21 am permalink
In Halifax, a deadly Nova Scotia coal mining strike from 1925 is being recalled as a seminal moment in advancing workers’ rights in Canada. Marked by fatal confrontations and intense labor unrest, the event catalyzed crucial reforms and set a long-standing precedent for industrial action and labor advocacy.
Bluesky: @slimdude.ca
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 2:24 pm permalink
Nova Scotia physicians and sexual health experts are pressing the provincial government to cover birth control and broaden access to HIV-prevention medication. The call comes amid mounting concerns over reproductive health affordability and equitable access, highlighting gaps in current public health policy.
Bluesky: @novasc0tia.bsky.social
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NB Power offered retirement packages to employees who were already leaving: audit / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 2:24 pm permalink
An audit has exposed that NB Power’s retirement package initiative failed to generate the expected savings by awarding exit incentives to employees already planning to leave. This misstep has raised questions about the corporation’s human resource strategy and financial oversight.
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N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:23 am permalink
The Nova Scotia government is trailing on its ambitious five‐year plan to revamp housing and care services for people with disabilities despite claiming that positive momentum is underway. Officials acknowledge delays even as they promise ongoing progress and future improvements.
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N.S. Mi’kmaq band drops case arguing federal rules don’t apply to its lobster fishery / Global
Monday, June 9, 2025, 4:23 pm permalink
A Mi’kmaq band in Nova Scotia has withdrawn its legal challenge alleging that federal regulations infringe on their traditional lobster fishing rights. The decision comes after early hopes that Ottawa was violating established fishing protocols, sparking a debate on Indigenous rights and federal jurisdiction in the region.
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Nova Scotia’s ambitious ‘Wind West’ offshore energy plan wins support with conditions / Global
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 8:20 am permalink
Nova Scotia’s ambitious ‘Wind West’ offshore wind initiative has secured cautious backing from environmental groups, contingent on public consultation and stringent ecological safeguards. The project promises renewable energy progress while sparking debate over community benefits and regulatory oversight.
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