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(NS-Whale-Sanctuary) (WATCH FOR DATING) <- (I edited this to be past tense – sumner)
Yesterday afternoon a ceremony in eastern Nova Scotia to marked the start of construction for North America’s first coastal refuge for whales retired from marine theme parks.
The U-S-based Whale Sanctuary Project vice president said the ceremony marked a significant milestone of moving on from all of the years of the regulatory review.
The project first announced plans to build a 40-hectare floating net enclosure near Wine Harbour more than six years ago.
In October, Premier Tim Houston’s cabinet approved a 20-year Crown lease for the project, but the lease has yet to be signed.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Inmate-Death)
A 27-year-old man has died while in prison custody in New Brunswick.
Correctional Service Canada released few details about the death of Ryan Richard.
The 27-year-old was a few months short of serving his two years sentence that began on August 14th, 2024.
Correctional Service Canada says it will review the circumstances surrounding his death, as they do with all cases involving deaths of inmates in federal custody.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Walmart-Thefts)
Over the past two weeks Newfoundland R-C-M-P have been investigating three thefts that took place at a Walmart in Clarenville.
Police allege that on June 5th a woman left without paying for an area rug and the next day, two men and one woman left the store with items valued at more than 17-hundred-dollars.
Then on June 10th a man wearing a black CAT-branded baseball hat and white sunglasses stole almost 500-dollars worth of merchandise.
Mounties are investigating.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Assault-Charge)
A 34-year-old man is facing charges of assault, drug trafficking and weapons offences in connection to intimate partner violence in Nova Scotia.
R-C-M-P say the charges stem from a report on May 20th of a woman being assaulted by a man she knew.
Mounties say the investigation led to a search warrant of the Lower Sackville man’s home where officers seized a loaded handgun, drugs including cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone and cash.
He was arrested on Wednesday.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Ecoli-Beach)
The City of Saint John in New Brunswick has temporarily closed swimming at three beaches due to high bacteria levels.
Tucker Park Beach, Fisher Lake or Rockwood Park, and Dominion Park Beach are closed for swimming but the park can still be used for activities out of the water.
The city says warning signs have been posted at all affected beaches.
Lifeguards will also be on site during regular operating hours and testing is expected to continue.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Dog-Attacks)
Dog owners in Halifax, Nova Scotia are being reminded to keep a leash on their dogs– unless a sign indicates otherwise.
The Halifax Regional Municipality says it’s noting an uptick in serious dog attacks and growing concerns from residents about unsafe interactions.
Local councillors have cited high-profile attacks in meetings like the January 3rd death of 13-year-old in Shelburne County after they attacked by a Rottweiler and two cane Corso dogs.
Earlier this year, Halifax called on the province to pass legislation that defines dangerous dogs and create a system for jurisdictions to share information.
(CTV News)
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