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Nova Scotia NDP wants 'robust' legislature session to deal with budget, tariff threat

Nova Scotia NDP wants 'robust' legislature session to deal with budget, tariff threat

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's NDP leader is cautioning the government against rushing through the upcoming sitting of the legislature as the province’s economy faces economic threats from the United States.
N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

N.S. auditor general calls out billions of dollars in spending outside budget process

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s auditor general is vowing to continue her fight to get more accountability for billions of dollars in government spending that isn’t approved by the provincial legislature.
Folk artist Maud Lewis's husband's artwork, including fake signature, draws $5,500

Folk artist Maud Lewis's husband's artwork, including fake signature, draws $5,500

HALIFAX — An art dealer says a painting by the husband of renowned folk artist Maud Lewis sold Sunday for $5,500, with part of its attraction being that he falsely signed his wife's name to his work.
Company owner identifies two N.S. fishermen who died after boat capsized off coast

Company owner identifies two N.S. fishermen who died after boat capsized off coast

HALIFAX — The captain who died when a fishing boat capsized off the coast of eastern Nova Scotia on Thursday was an experienced fisherman who was returning to harbour with a full catch on board, says the vessel's owner.
Two fishermen dead after boat capsizes off Nova Scotia, two survivors rescued

Two fishermen dead after boat capsizes off Nova Scotia, two survivors rescued

HALIFAX — Two fishermen who were pulled from the North Atlantic after a vessel capsized off Halifax have died, while two other crew members rescued have been released from hospital.
Nova Scotia woman facing more than 150 fraud-related charges

Nova Scotia woman facing more than 150 fraud-related charges

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman facing more than 150 fraud-related charges appeared in provincial court on Friday for a bail hearing.
Packaged goods entrepreneurs network to 'rise up' and face U.S. protectionism

Packaged goods entrepreneurs network to 'rise up' and face U.S. protectionism

HALIFAX — Vancouver businesswoman Karen Danudjaja put out a casual social media call on Monday for a “roundtable” on how entrepreneurs could survive the potential hit of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs.
One in five recent Canadian immigrants lived below poverty line in 2022, says StatCan

One in five recent Canadian immigrants lived below poverty line in 2022, says StatCan

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — One in five recent immigrants lived below the poverty line in Canada in 2022, and most of them were in "deep poverty," according to a report Thursday from Statistics Canada.
Workplace deaths rise slightly in Nova Scotia, says workers' compensation board

Workplace deaths rise slightly in Nova Scotia, says workers' compensation board

HALIFAX — The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia says there were 20 workplace deaths last year across the province, two more than the year before.
Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia says the first phase of its long-promised universal mental health care program will begin this spring, with therapy costs covered by the province for people with anxiety and mood disorders.