By The Canadian Press, October 16, 2016 The premier of Nova Scotia has announced the province is accepting applications for financial help to deal with the damage caused by the remnants of hurricane Matthew. Stephen McNeil says the Disaster Financial Assistance program will cover up to $200,000 per household in financial assistance, depending on the… Continue reading N.S. accepting applications for financial help after storm damage
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Found Nova Scotia feeds the hungry with forgotten fruit, vegetables
By The Canadian Press, October 2, 2016 TANTALLON, N.S. — Volunteers trudged along the shore of St. Margaret’s Bay in Nova Scotia this weekend to salvage apples that would have gone to waste and instead get them to the needy. Found Nova Scotia is a growing eco-conscious enterprise that gleans leftover fruits and vegetable from… Continue reading Found Nova Scotia feeds the hungry with forgotten fruit, vegetables
Crews gain ground on wildfire burning near Nova Scotia national park
By The Canadian Press, August 11, 2016 HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Natural Resources department says despite challenging weather conditions, firefighters have gained ground on an out-of-control wildfire near Kejimkujik National Park. The province says crews held the line on Wednesday, making progress on the 350-hectare fire that is now 35 per cent contained. Read full… Continue reading Crews gain ground on wildfire burning near Nova Scotia national park
Mind your fingers: Canada's only shark derbies get underway in Nova Scotia
By Michael MacDonald, The Canadian Press, August 1, 2016 HALIFAX — For most Canadians, sharks are objects of mystery and fear — unblinking, primeval monsters of the deep whose razor-sharp teeth are the stuff of nightmares. In Nova Scotia, however, for a few weeks every summer they are objects of desire. Read full article here…
Blizzard warning in effect for Nova Scotia on Monday
Environment Canada is warning about dangerous travel conditions and reduced visibility Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for most of Nova Scotia for Monday night. High winds and between 20 and 35 centimetres of snow are expected for most mainland parts of the province and Cape Breton. A low pressure system will track up… Continue reading Blizzard warning in effect for Nova Scotia on Monday