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Nova Scotia intends to increase fine for buying out-of-season lobster to $1 million

Nova Scotia intends to increase fine for buying out-of-season lobster to $1 million

HALIFAX — With tensions rising over unauthorized lobster fishing in southwestern Nova Scotia, the province's fisheries minister says he intends to increase the maximum fine to $1 million for commercial buyers who are caught selling out-of-season lobs
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On flooded N.S. street, some ask province to consider buying and demolishing houses

On flooded N.S. street, some ask province to consider buying and demolishing houses

HALIFAX — David Oxford says he hopes the Nova Scotia government will consider buying and demolishing his flood-damaged home in the Halifax area, as he fears climate change will bring more dangerous downpours to his street.
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Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Bruce Guthro remembered as exceptional musician

Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Bruce Guthro remembered as exceptional musician

HALIFAX — Bruce Guthro, a legendary singer-songwriter from Cape Breton whose career spanned four decades and both sides of the Atlantic, has died. He was 62.
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Federal government declines comment on First Nations elver quota court ruling

Federal government declines comment on First Nations elver quota court ruling

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department is remaining silent while it reviews last week’s court ruling that affirms Ottawa’s decision to transfer part of the lucrative Maritimes elver fishery quota in 2022 to First Nations fishers.
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Lionel Desmond inquiry: Judge calls for another round of final submissions next week

Lionel Desmond inquiry: Judge calls for another round of final submissions next week

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia inquiry that investigated why former Canadian soldier Lionel Desmond fatally shot three family members and himself in 2017 is set to resume for at least one day of hearings next week.
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N.S. RCMP search for boater missing from Cumberland County

N.S. RCMP search for boater missing from Cumberland County

TIDNISH, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia are searching for a 64-year-old man who went boating and hasn't returned. Police say the man took his boat on the Tidnish River on Saturday. Cumberland County RCMP began looking for him on Sunday morning.
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Nova Scotia ceremony marks 25th anniversary of deadly Swissair crash

Nova Scotia ceremony marks 25th anniversary of deadly Swissair crash

INDIAN HARBOUR, N.S. — Paul Service can still remember the smell of jet fuel wafting through the air after the deadly crash of Swissair Flight 111. Service was one of hundreds of first responders who took part in the recovery mission in St.
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N.S. premier marks 25 years since crash of Swissair Flight 111 that killed 229 people

N.S. premier marks 25 years since crash of Swissair Flight 111 that killed 229 people

HALIFAX — Premier Tim Houston is marking 25 years since the crash of Swissair Flight 111 off Nova Scotia claimed the lives of 229 passengers and crew. The MD-11 passenger jet plunged into the waters near Peggy's Cove on Sept.
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Fishery officers seize 8,000 lobsters in New Brunswick, arrest two Nova Scotians

Fishery officers seize 8,000 lobsters in New Brunswick, arrest two Nova Scotians

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department says two people from Nova Scotia were arrested this week in New Brunswick following the seizure of thousands of lobsters.
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Federal Court rules 2022 elver quota transfer to First Nations fair and reasonable

Federal Court rules 2022 elver quota transfer to First Nations fair and reasonable

HALIFAX — The Federal Court has affirmed Ottawa’s move in 2022 to transfer part of the lucrative elver fishery quota in the Maritimes to First Nations fishers. In a written decision dated Aug.
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