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Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

HALIFAX — Prospective buyers of coastal property in Nova Scotia are being given the option to request disclosure forms from sellers on erosion, flooding or drainage risks.
Nova Scotia makes progress in detection of life-threatening sepsis at ERs

Nova Scotia makes progress in detection of life-threatening sepsis at ERs

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's health system is improving its methods for early detection of sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to infection by attacking the body's organs.
N.S. defends $1.3-million affordable housing program that resulted in 60 leases

N.S. defends $1.3-million affordable housing program that resulted in 60 leases

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is defending a $1.35-million housing program that resulted in 60 leases over roughly two years.
Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales.
RCMP in P.E.I. say three killed, one injured after two separate highway crashes

RCMP in P.E.I. say three killed, one injured after two separate highway crashes

EAST BIDEFORD — Prince Edward Island RCMP say three people are dead following two separate crashes in the western part of the province. Police say two people died following a single-vehicle crash around 8 p.m.
Nova Scotia invests in climate change adaptations for its seafood industry

Nova Scotia invests in climate change adaptations for its seafood industry

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it will spend $1.73 million to help 22 seafood companies and related organizations reduce their carbon footprints.
N.S. mayors concerned for local police services as province pushes larger RCMP role

N.S. mayors concerned for local police services as province pushes larger RCMP role

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s plan to increase the provincial role of the RCMP is being questioned by some mayors who say they are wary of the implications for their municipal police forces.
Prince Edward Island's chief public health office confirms two new cases of measles

Prince Edward Island's chief public health office confirms two new cases of measles

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is reporting two cases of measles in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people.
Two N.B. RCMP officers allegedly tried to influence impaired driving case

Two N.B. RCMP officers allegedly tried to influence impaired driving case

SUSSEX — A police watchdog is investigating two New Brunswick RCMP officers who allegedly tried to influence an impaired driving case.
Nova Scotia ministers silent on environmental racism report, to meet with authors

Nova Scotia ministers silent on environmental racism report, to meet with authors

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia government ministers say they will meet with a panel tasked with examining environmental racism in the province, although they remain tight-lipped on the panel's findings, which were submitted a year ago.