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In once tranquil N.S. town, intimidation in the lobster industry now all too common

In once tranquil N.S. town, intimidation in the lobster industry now all too common

METEGHAN, N.S. — Standing by a bullet hole in his dining room wall, lobster buyer Geoffrey Jobert says such attacks have become an all-too-familiar reality in Nova Scotia's largest fishery. Overnight on Nov.
3 in 10 residential property buyers in N.S. were investors in 2018-2020: StatCan

3 in 10 residential property buyers in N.S. were investors in 2018-2020: StatCan

HALIFAX — Statistics Canada says investors represented three in 10 residential property buyers in Nova Scotia between 2018 and 2020 — the highest volume of such buyers among provinces where data is available.
Not just for your parents: Facebook's buy-and-sell platform drawing back millennials

Not just for your parents: Facebook's buy-and-sell platform drawing back millennials

HALIFAX — A historic 400-kilogram anchor that was dragged up from the ocean floor off Cape St. Mary’s in Newfoundland sits propped up against a tree in front of Tyler Stapleton’s house.
Recruitment program brings more than 100 foreign-trained pharmacists to Nova Scotia

Recruitment program brings more than 100 foreign-trained pharmacists to Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — One year after its launch, a streamlined licensing program aimed at attracting foreign-trained pharmacists to Nova Scotia has drawn more than 100 applicants to the province.
Federal fisheries proposal would slash commercial elver quota in 2025

Federal fisheries proposal would slash commercial elver quota in 2025

HALIFAX — Commercial elver fishers in the Maritimes are dismissing new quotas for the 2025 season, saying they would significantly cut their share of the lucrative baby eel fishery.
Canada's housing crisis leads to more unsafe housing for victims of domestic violence

Canada's housing crisis leads to more unsafe housing for victims of domestic violence

HALIFAX — Women’s advocates say provincial and federal governments need to step up efforts to create housing for people escaping gender-based violence because too many women are forced to remain in unsafe situations after being abused.

Police investigate double murder after burned bodies found in car in Nova Scotia

GREENHILL, N.S. — Police say they're investigating a double murder after receiving the autopsy results on the bodies of two people found in a burned car in northeastern Nova Scotia.

Police investigating after second homeless Nova Scotia man dies in as many weeks

KENTVILLE, N.S. — Police in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are investigating the second sudden death of a homeless person within the past two weeks, prompting a local social advocate to sound the alarm about worsening weather.
Nova Scotia jail guards want higher pay to deal with staff retention issues

Nova Scotia jail guards want higher pay to deal with staff retention issues

HALIFAX — A group of unionized Nova Scotia jail guards marched in driving rain Thursday to draw attention to what they say are "crisis" working conditions.
Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency

Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency

HALIFAX — A new national study says Nova Scotia's leadership position in energy efficiency has been overtaken by other provinces, including its closest neighbours.