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First case of dermo disease detected in Newfoundland and Labrador oysters

First case of dermo disease detected in Newfoundland and Labrador oysters

Federal food safety officials say they have confirmed the first case of dermo disease in oysters from Newfoundland and Labrador.
Search group warns against fake fundraisers exploiting two children missing in N.S.

Search group warns against fake fundraisers exploiting two children missing in N.S.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia search and rescue organizations are warning the public about fundraisers claiming they'll use donated cash to search for two missing children.
Nova Scotia premier pitching ambitious 'Wind West' offshore wind energy project

Nova Scotia premier pitching ambitious 'Wind West' offshore wind energy project

HALIFAX — In response to Prime Minister Mark Carney's bid to make Canada an "energy superpower," Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is floating the idea of dramatically ramping up the province's nascent offshore wind energy industry.
Scientists seek to study eDNA to identify how MSX creeps up on oysters

Scientists seek to study eDNA to identify how MSX creeps up on oysters

Scientists are pursuing a new line of research to predict the times and locations of parasitic outbreaks that are wiping out oysters off the Atlantic coast.
As hydrogen hype meets reality in Newfoundland, companies eye markets closer to home

As hydrogen hype meets reality in Newfoundland, companies eye markets closer to home

ST. JOHN'S — The global green hydrogen industry is lagging behind its own hype, but executives from six companies vying to build wind-powered hydrogen operations in Newfoundland and Labrador say it's too soon give up.
NS Power CEO, staff grilled over breach that allowed theft of 280,000 customers' data

NS Power CEO, staff grilled over breach that allowed theft of 280,000 customers' data

HALIFAX — Nova Scotians have lost trust in the province's largest electric utility, provincial politicians said Wednesday during a heated committee meeting that raised tough questions about the recent ransomware attack on Nova Scotia Power.
Quebec, Newfoundland energy touts Canadian independence to Trump: Hydro‑Québec CEO

Quebec, Newfoundland energy touts Canadian independence to Trump: Hydro‑Québec CEO

ST. JOHN'S — The chief executive of Hydro‑Québec says a sweeping new energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is a signal to the United States that Canada can get "big things done." Michael Sabia was in St. John's, N.L.
Judge orders rethink of preservation plan for endangered piping plovers on East Coast

Judge orders rethink of preservation plan for endangered piping plovers on East Coast

HALIFAX — A federal judge has ordered Ottawa to rethink its strategy to preserve an endangered shorebird.
Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots

Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots

ST. JOHN'S — Two voters in Newfoundland say they hope Elections Canada can learn from a dramatic judicial recount that revealed hundreds of people in their riding may have marked their ballots in the wrong spot.
Hants County, N.S., residents rally to oppose uranium mining in the region

Hants County, N.S., residents rally to oppose uranium mining in the region

A Hants County, N.S., resident who planned a weekend meeting to discuss uranium mining in the area says residents in attendance voiced concerns about potential environmental and health harms and a lack of government consultation.
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