CBC News Nova Scotia
Halifax Pride 'super dedicated' to coming back strong in 2024
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- Halifax Pride 'super dedicated' to coming back strong in 2024
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Halifax Pride Society is now taking applications for this year's Pride Festival in July. Interim operations manager Fiona Kerr speaks to CBC Mainstreet's Jeff Douglas about mending community relationships after a year of uncertainty. #halifax #pride #lgbt
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- Halifax Mayor Mike Savage says he will not run again
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Mike Savage has been the mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality for 12 years. In an announcement at Halifax City Hall on Tuesday, Savage, 63, said this was "the best job I ever had." He will continue his work as mayor until the next election this fall.
#politics #halifax #mayor
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- More snow on the way for Nova Scotia
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- An incoming nor'easter which is developing south of the border is set to arrive in Nova Scotia beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Wednesday. Brett Ruskin has the latest.
#snow #weather #winter
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- Nova Scotia's political parties are entering pre-election mode
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- After their annual general meetings this past weekend, the PC of Nova Scotia and Liberals are preparing new goals and messaging. And with the NDP on the road hearing from Nova Scotians, pre-election priorities are becoming clearer. #nspoli #novascotia #politics
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- CBC Nova Scotia News Feb. 12, 2024 | Nor'easter on its way to Nova Scotia
- Runtime
- 1:02:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Join hosts Tom Murphy and Amy Smith for the top news stories in Nova Scotia and meteorologist Ryan Snoddon for the latest weather forecast.
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#livenews #novascotia #news #weather
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- Swordfish are moving north in Canadian waters
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Canadian scientists and fishermen are tracking the northward movement of swordfish into Newfoundland waters where the prized fish is being caught in large numbers on the Grand Banks and Flemish Cap. Paul Withers has the story.
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- Faculty strike begins at Mount Saint Vincent University
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Members of the Mount Saint Vincent University Faculty Association have taken to the picket line after failing to reach an agreement with their employer. Gareth Hampshire has the story.
#university #education #strike
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- Nor'easter bound for Nova Scotia on Tuesday
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says the snow is expected to start Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday, with the heaviest snow falling along the Atlantic coastline.
#snow #weather #winter
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- Swiftie Super Bowl brings fans to cheer on Kansas City Chiefs
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Taylor Swift fans gathered to watch the 2024 Super Bowl and cheer on the singer's boyfriend, Travis Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers last night and a group called Atlantic Canada Swifties brought together over 70 people to watch the game.
#superbowl #taylorswift #swifties #football
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- Housing, food insecurity are rural problems, too. Grassroots groups are stepping up
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Volunteers in the Annapolis Valley are driving efforts to help people in need, but they say more needs to be done to help people in rural communities. The CBC's Luke Ettinger has the story.
#volunteer #housing #rural
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- CBC Nova Scotia News Feb. 9, 2024 | Cape Breton Meals on Wheels delivering again
- Runtime
- 1:01:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Join hosts Tom Murphy and Amy Smith for the top news stories in Nova Scotia and meteorologist Ryan Snoddon for the latest weather forecast.
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#livenews #novascotia #news #weather
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- New dad travels through snowstorm, across Canada to be at the birth
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- As the snowstorm barrelled down on Nova Scotia, Andrew Mancini found out his partner Kalei Cochrane was going into labour. He had just done 22 hours of driving from Ontario to Calgary for work as a truck driver, but managed to get a flight to Toronto. From there, it took some help, but mostly a whole lot of determination to finally make it to his final destination: the IWK Children's Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
#baby #birth #snow
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- Mild temperatures ahead for Nova Scotia this weekend
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says it'll be quiet weekend. He says some of the snow on the ground will melt, but it won't be too fast. Looking ahead to next week, he says there is a possibility for another winter storm.
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- Food from childhood used to welcome in Chinese New Year | New Plate Special
- Runtime
- 5:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Chinese New Year begins on Saturday, beginning the Year of the Dragon. It's a time for chef Ivan Chan of The Orient Chinese Cuisine to celebrate the dishes he remembers from his childhood in Hong Kong. He spoke with CBC Nova Scotia News host Amy Smith.
#chinesenewyear #cooking #eating
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- After historic winter storm, Meals on Wheels revs up again
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- CBC News joins New Dawn's supply run for people in need in Sydney, Cape Breton. For many clients, getting this kind of help is about more than just the delivery of food and medication. #snow #help #novascotia
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- An old ambulance is being repurposed to help people in a new way
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Souls Harbour Rescue Mission provides food, clothing and shelter for people in Halifax, Bridgewater and Truro. Now, they've turned an ambulance into the SoulsMobile to help reach even more people. Nicola Seguin reports.
#community #shelter #volunteer
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- CBC Nova Scotia News Feb. 8, 2024 | Snow still hampering businesses in Sydney
- Runtime
- 1:02:40
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Join hosts Tom Murphy and Amy Smith for the top news stories in Nova Scotia and meteorologist Ryan Snoddon for the latest weather forecast.
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#livenews #novascotia #news #weather
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- Mi'kmaw elder reflects on how climate change may affect traditional medicines
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Medicine person Brian Joe Francis sat down with CBC's Sis’moqon to unpack her medicine bundle, talk about the future of local plants and how Indigenous people will adapt in the face of a changing climate.
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- Affordable housing advocate says people are falling through the cracks
- Runtime
- 6:28
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Michael Kabalen with the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia says a lack of adequate mental health support and affordable housing is leading to many people falling through the cracks.
#housing #apartment #homeless
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- Freezing fog in the mix for Friday in Nova Scotia
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Early next week, meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says there could be another storm in the works — but it's too soon to say if it'll have any impact on the province.
#novascotia #weather #storm
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- Cape Breton businesses struggling to reopen after massive snowfall
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Efforts are underway to clear the snow, but as Gareth Hampshire reports — even if a business has managed to open — getting there can still be a challenge.
#business #snow #storm
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- Diversity among teachers can positively impact students, educators say
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- As student populations across Nova Scotia continue to become more diverse, regional centres for education are trying to have their workforces reflect those changes. A study is underway now to assess the diversity of staff in schools. Michael Gorman reports.
#teacher #education #diversity
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- When this much snow falls, how exactly is it cleared?
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- When dealing with snowfalls of any size, the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works has specific strategies and equipment to get the job done. #snow #storm #novascotia
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- Snowstorm White Juan hit 20 years ago. Here's a look back
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This month is the 20th anniversary of White Juan. The February 2004 storm created a state of emergency in Nova Scotia. In terms of widespread snowfall impacts, this past weekend’s snowstorm is the most severe since White Juan.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7109353
#novascotia #snow #winterstorm
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- When the snow plow is slow to show, neighbours help neighbours
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- After last weekend's historic snow storm, a man in Laggan, Nova Scotia used his backhoe to help several of his neighbours clear their driveways.
#weather #snow #novascotia
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- CBC Nova Scotia News Feb. 7, 2024 | Eviction notices given to people in tents
- Runtime
- 1:02:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Join hosts Tom Murphy and Amy Smith for the top news stories in Nova Scotia and meteorologist Ryan Snoddon for the latest weather forecast.
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#livenews #novascotia #news #weather
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- Business group hopes tent encampment eviction happens peacefully
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- 6:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Paul MacKinnon is with the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, which manages the street navigators — the ones who help get homeless people off the street. He says he's hoping the move can happen peacefully.
#homeless #housing #tentlife
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- Animals moved from animal shelter over roof collapse fears
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Cats, dogs and one rabbit are among the 45 animals that had to be moved. The Nova Scotia SPCA says ceilings and beams are starting to bow underneath the weight of heavy snow that fell over a period of four days in the region, putting animals at risk. Gareth Hampshire has the story.
#animals #snow #rescue
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- Stormstayed in rural Nova Scotia — hundreds still stuck
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Rural roads in the area have yet to be plowed. As Nicola Seguin reports, the Municipality of Pictou County is considering declaring a state of emergency.
#storm #novascotia #weather
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- Some living in tents in Halifax given notice to leave
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Letters were attached to tents on Wednesday morning from municipal staff, advising the people in them that they're soon going to have to move.
#homeless #winter #shelter
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- CBC Nova Scotia News Feb. 5, 2024 | Winter wallop of snow hits Cape Breton
- Runtime
- 1:01:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Join hosts Tom Murphy and Amy Smith for the latest news in Nova Scotia and meteorologist Ryan Snoddon for the latest weather forecast.
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#livenews #novascotia #news #weather
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- CBC Nova Scotia News Feb. 6, 2024 | Snow cleanup, Coal Bowl Classic cancelled
- Runtime
- 1:00:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Join hosts Tom Murphy and Amy Smith for the top news stories in Nova Scotia and meteorologist Ryan Snoddon for the latest weather forecast.
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#livenews #novascotia #news #weather
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- Why this transit app took a year to develop, rather than the expected 2 months
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- A new app for bus and ferry tickets was supposed to be ready much earlier. New documents show the delays and miscommunications behind the scenes that led to Halifax municipal staff moving expectations again and again for when the HFXGO transit app would be launched.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/1.7103749
#halifax #transit #bus
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- Nova Scotia multi-day snowstorm recap
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says brighter skies are ahead for the province.
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- Snowstorm makes many sidewalks tricky to navigate
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The huge snowbanks around Halifax have been making it difficult for some people to get around, despite the municipality having crews dedicated to clearing the sidewalks. Gareth Hampshire reports.
#novascotia #weather #snow
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- Snow removal continues in Nova Scotia after massive multi-day winter storm
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Schools, offices and non-essential businesses remained closed Tuesday in hard-hit Cape Breton as crews attempted to make headway clearing snow-covered streets following a historic multi-day storm. Blair Rhodes has the story.
#capebreton #snow #weather
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- Snow cleanup happening 'one step at a time' in Cape Breton
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- As they clear snow, neighbours in Sydney, Nova Scotia are checking in with one another. Myrna Murphy believes this is the worst snow storm Cape Breton has ever seen.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7106008
#capebreton #snow #winter
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- Cape Breton wakes up to more walls of snow as street clearing continues
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The snow banks are pilling higher and higher as the roads are cleared in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The CBC's Blair Rhodes reports the latest from Cape Breton.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/1.7106008
#novascotia #storm #snow
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- Breaking down Nova Scotia snowfall totals
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says volunteer observers in Cape Breton reported 150 centimetres of snow in the Sydney area.
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- Major snowfall means Cape Bretoners are stuck at home
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- It was a winter’s worth of snowfall over a few days in Nova Scotia. That means the cleanup will likely take some time, leaving many people in Cape Breton stuck at home — including the CBC's Erin Pottie.
#snow #capebreton #winter
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- Snow leads to people digging out cars, doorways and roofs
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The historic snowfall in Cape Breton has some residents digging out.
#storm #novascotia #weather
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- Drone footage after historic snowfall #novascotia
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Several days of snowfall and strong winds have led to a local state of emergency in Cape Breton Regional Municipality. This drone footage shows Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia after the snow.
#snow #storm #winter
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- The snow here is so deep, this person had to climb out a window to start digging
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A farm has been inundated by snow in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Parts of Cape Breton saw 150 centimetres fall over the weekend.
#storm #snow #capebreton
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- Welcome (sort of) to the Sketch Harbour Department of Tourism
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Sketch Harbour, located in Ketch Harbour, N.S., is the personal project of photographer Aaron McKenzie Fraser. The community gathering place and art gallery is inside an old garden shed and its motto? "Please don't come here."
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- Snowfall prompts search and rescue to do wellness checks at homeless encampments
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Halifax ground search and rescue crews are doing wellness checks and offering to drive people to shelters during this weekend's storm, but many people are choosing to wait out the storm in their tents. The CBC's Taryn Grant reports.
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- Student reaction to N.S. university funding announcement
- Runtime
- 6:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The province announced new caps on tuition and funding levels that are below last year's rate of inflation and have several strings attached. Aideen Reynolds with the Canadian Federation of Students in Nova Scotia says her biggest concern is mandatory tuition increases for international students.
#education #students #tuition
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- Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for parts of Nova Scotia
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says folks across much of Nova Scotia should prepare for winter driving conditions with periods of snow that continue right into Monday.
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- Hundreds of Coastal Protection Act submissions found in junk mail
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Coastal Protection Act passed in 2019, but has never been proclaimed. New documents show that an even larger number of people have called on Environment Minister Tim Halman to take action on the bill than previously reported. That's because additional records were discovered in junk email folders.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7102357
#coast #environment #climatechange
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- Groundhog Shubenacadie Sam predicts early spring
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The famed groundhog at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park in Nova Scotia did not see her shadow on Groundhog Day. The CBC's Brett Ruskin was there.
#groundhogday #spring #weather
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- Wildfire evacuations putting more attention on emergency exits
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Hundreds of residents discovered there was only one way to escape their communities as they fled Halifax-area wildfires this summer. Several rural communities are now calling for reviews of their own neighbourhood planning.
#wildfire #fire #community
