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Via Rail plans to use refurbished cars to improve service between Halifax-Montreal

Via Rail plans to use refurbished cars to improve service between Halifax-Montreal

HALIFAX — Via Rail wants to use refurbished rail cars to improve service between Halifax and Montreal, but the CEO of the Crown corporation can't say whether doing so will increase the frequency of trains on the line.
Photo Gallery: Smoke alerts issued for Central Canada, Prairies

Photo Gallery: Smoke alerts issued for Central Canada, Prairies

Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms
Complaint by former Liberal party president against N.S. auditor general dismissed

Complaint by former Liberal party president against N.S. auditor general dismissed

HALIFAX — A regulatory body has dismissed a complaint by the former president of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party against the province's auditor general regarding a report she completed last year on the misuse of public funds.
Nova Scotia premier warned to be cautious before granting mayors more power

Nova Scotia premier warned to be cautious before granting mayors more power

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government should be cautious as it considers giving mayors more power — authority that could create a “mini American presidency" in communities across the province — says a political scientist.
In Lunenburg, N.S., boatbuilders carve out niche markets in challenging times

In Lunenburg, N.S., boatbuilders carve out niche markets in challenging times

LUNENBURG — At a wharf where oceangoing yachts tie up for repairs, Paul Baskett — a boatbuilder and owner of Lunenburg's Old Town Boatworks — says his craft is showing signs of renewal amid challenging times.
Historic Nova Scotia ship that led to wave of Scottish immigrants relaunched

Historic Nova Scotia ship that led to wave of Scottish immigrants relaunched

PICTOU — A restored replica of the square-rigged sailing ship that sparked a wave of Scottish immigration to Nova Scotia more than 250 years ago was relaunched Saturday with a mighty splash into Pictou harbour.
N.S. opposition call government out over withholding environmental racism report

N.S. opposition call government out over withholding environmental racism report

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s provincial opposition parties are criticizing the government for continuing to keep a year-old report on environmental racism out of the public eye.
N.S. premier wishes $1.35M home-sharing program had resulted in more than 60 leases

N.S. premier wishes $1.35M home-sharing program had resulted in more than 60 leases

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he wishes his government's $1.35 million partnership with home-sharing platform Happipad had resulted in more than just 60 leases over two years.
Police shoot armed man after he barricaded himself with woman inside Halifax home

Police shoot armed man after he barricaded himself with woman inside Halifax home

HALIFAX — Halifax police say they shot a man who had barricaded himself with a woman for hours inside a home. They say the man was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Officers responded around 7 p.m.
Halifax has among highest child care costs across Canadian cities: new study

Halifax has among highest child care costs across Canadian cities: new study

HALIFAX — A new report says Halifax has some of the highest child care costs among major Canadian cities, a finding that advocates say risks forcing Nova Scotians — particularly women — out of the workforce.