
Deep Dive April 13th, 2025
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After 50 years, Workers Compensation Board to change locations
It will soon be easier to access the workers compensation board in person. WCB Nova Scotia says after 50 years of having its head office location in the south end of Halifax, it is moving to Dartmouth this fall. The new site has better accessibility, more free parking and better virtual services. CEO Karen Adams says i...
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The Business of Leading a Major Capital Campaign
The QEII Foundation is in the midst of a major $100 million capital campaign under the theme of "We Are". The campaign is being led by Sherry Porter, our guest on this episode of the Insights Podcast, is a long-time board member of the Foundat...
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Procurement for tidal projects in Bay of Fundy
Two vacancies for companies interested in testing tidal energy projects in the Bay of Fundy. The province says those interested can apply for a site in the Minus Passage later this spring. Consultant Power Advisory LLC will manage a procurement to fill the berths at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) ne...
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Candidates finalized for South Shore-St. Margaret's, no NDP candidate
There will be no NDP candidate in South Shore-St. Margaret's in the upcoming federal election. Brendan Mosher, who had been preparing to run, announced he has decided not to move forward with his candidacy, citing last-minute delays and personal timing. His decision leaves the riding without a representative from the N...
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Mens national soccer team to practice in Halifax
Canada's Men's National Soccer Team will visit Halifax for the first time this June, hosting an open training session at Wanderers Grounds ahead of the international FIFA window. The session will give fans in Nova Scotia a chance to watch the national squad train as they prepare for the newly launched Canadian Shield t...
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P.E.I. woman charged in child's death
A 39-year-old PEI woman will appear in court today charged with first-degree murder. Charlottetown Police say the woman was arrested in connection with the death of her 3-month-old daughter. The infant died on March 20 at the IWK in Halifax while being treated for injuries suffered during an incident in Charlottetown f...
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Search for man after armed robbery at Middleton grocery store
Another armed robbery in the valley, this time at a grocery store with one person injured. RCMP say it happened Wednesday afternoon on Commercial Street in Middleton. A man with a knife assaulted an employee and then ran away. He is described as being in his 20's, wearing a blue-plaid jacket, light-coloured sweatpants,...
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Federal leaders put attention on crime, energy & pharmacare
A suggestion from the federal NDP leader to voters to consider again electing a minority government. The NDP has trailed badly in the latest opinion polls, while support for the Liberals has soared to the potential of them holding a majority government. Jagmeet Singh says he is focused on electing as many NDP members a...
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64-year-old woman charged for hate-motivated mischief in Lower Ship Harbour
A 64-year-old woman is facing one charge of hate-motivated mischief. On March 25, the RCMP got a complaint that a Pride and Every Child Matters flag were vandalized, according to a news release from police. Officers say the flags were at the end of a driveway on West Ship Harbour Road in Lower Ship Harbour. Police rele...
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