Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia mill to move ahead with environmental assessment process
Statement appears to indicate a reversal in the company’s position to wrap up operations.
NS offering ’emotional support’ line to workers affected by mill closure
Shutdown the result of Northern Pulp no longer being allowed to dump effluent near the Pictou Landing First Nation.
Team to help forestry workers with pending closure of Nova Scotia mill
Northern Pulp denied permission for proposed facility and pipeline to pump treated effluent into the Northumberland Strait.
Ottawa won’t assess N.S. mill’s pipeline proposal, leaving it up to the province
Federal Environment Minister said he’s decided not to designate Northern Pulp’s proposed pipeline and effluent treatment plant for a federal impact assessment.
Low carbon NS by 2030: EVs, renewables, heat pumps
Ecology Action Centre plan outpaces existing plans by the province’s Liberal government.
Nova Scotia new climate targets don’t go far enough
Would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2030 and move the province to net-zero by 2050.
Nova Scotia assumes liability for removal of crane toppled by Hurricane Dorian
Still no word on how long it will take to remove the crane, which has caused some structural damage to parts of a construction site.
Battle over NS pulp mill’s future reflects wider Canadian debate: filmmaker
How communities can become divided as the interests of heavy industry are pitted against the natural environment.
Nova Scotia frozen food company approved for $2.1M capital project rebate
World’s largest supplier of frozen wild blueberries is planning an $8.5 million capital investment to create an improved packaging line.
System for picking N.S. bridge repairs and replacements too loose: auditor
Report indicates over 600 of the province’s 4,200 bridges are in poor condition, and need to be fixed or replaced.
Canada welcomes any US help on dispute with China: NS cabinet minister
Economic retaliation over Meng arrest could expand to maple syrup and seafood.
Nova Scotia wants to replicate Chinese trade success with Europe
Province aims to expand ties established through the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
Multinational shuts Nova Scotia carpet plant, moves work to Georgia
Truro, N.S., plant scheduled to close on July 16.
NS Liberal government to table fourth consecutive balanced budget
Will contain increased funding for priority areas such as health care and education.
NS prepares for worst on controversial pulp mill: ‘No easy solution here’
Proposes to dump more than 62 million litres per day of treated waste into the Northumberland Strait fishing grounds.
