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As a long weekend begins, Northumberland Ferries has cancelled all of its crossings between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia for the remainder of the day Friday.

Trial dates have now been set for four youth accused of murdering a Halifax teenager last month.

The chair of the village commission in Baddeck, N.S., says hikes in user fees and work to collect outstanding taxes are helping recover the roughly $228,000 in deficits incurred in 2020 and 2021 after the former chief administrator mismanaged village finances.

A tidal energy company awarded the right to harness electricity from the Bay of Fundy has changed its name, its CEO and its business model, but it is not clear when it will start generating power.

People who live around Westhaver Pond in Lunenburg County, N.S., say an infill project reveals regulatory gaps that need to be closed to protect the natural environment.

Premier Tim Houston is urging Liberal MPs in Nova Scotia to join the fight to convince Ottawa to fully fund the work necessary to protect the land that connects Nova Scotia to the rest of Canada.

Starting Aug. 1, all dogs entering the U.S. need to be at least six months old and microchipped to verify they have their rabies vaccination. As well, they must be accompanied by an online import form from the Centers for Disease Control. Brenda Trofanenko, a dog breeder in Nova Scotia, explains how the changes will impact the sales of puppies to the U.S.

A familiar face is looking to return to politics. Cecil Clarke is back in the running for mayor of CBRM. He made the announcement in Sydney on Thursday. Kyle Moore has the story.

The provincial government has announced new funding to support an increase in pay for private lawyers who support Nova Scotians with legal aid certificates. 

Over the past two years, there was an explosion of newcomer students enrolling in grades primary through 12. The CBC's Erin Pottie talked to one family about their journey and how they're adjusting.