Cape Breton unionized construction workers on strike to restore pandemic concessions | NDP leader wants Halifax transportation study released | 'Something very unique': Halifax kiosk serves up African Nova Scotian heritage, culture
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Good evening, these are your top stories for Tuesday, July 08, 2025.
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Cape Breton unionized construction workers on strike to restore pandemic concessions; Unionized construction workers picket outside Cape Breton University in Sydney, N\.S\., on Monday\. The Cape Breton Island Building and Construction Trades Council says wages are the main issue\.

Cape Breton unionized construction workers on strike to restore pandemic concessions

July 8 , 2025 at 05:58:17 p.m. ADT • :

The Cape Breton Island Building and Construction Trades Council, representing 10 unions, says a promise to restore wages is not being honoured and workers are being asked to accept even lower pay.

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NDP leader wants Halifax transportation study released; NDP Leader Claudia Chender speaks at a news conference on Monday\.

NDP leader wants Halifax transportation study released

July 8 , 2025 at 11:53:31 a.m. ADT • :

With Nova Scotia's capital city continuing to struggle with traffic congestion and cost-of-living challenges drawing comparisons to Canada's largest city, NDP Leader Claudia Chender says it's time for the public to see a government report on transportation in the Halifax region.

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'Something very unique': Halifax kiosk serves up African Nova Scotian heritage, culture; Dean Lucas, founder, left; Renee Parsons, manager, centre; and Darius Rader, employee, right, stand in the doorway of Freedom Culinary Culture\. The food kiosk and shop opened on the Halifax waterfront in early July\.

'Something very unique': Halifax kiosk serves up African Nova Scotian heritage, culture

July 8 , 2025 at 02:47:37 p.m. ADT • :

Freedom Culinary Culture offers classic comfort dishes and a selection of goods by local African Nova Scotian artists.

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What travellers can expect from Halifax airport's new facility; People with suitcases walk down a hall

What travellers can expect from Halifax airport's new facility

July 8 , 2025 at 03:42:44 p.m. ADT • :

Those flying internationally can expect a better experience. Watch Amy Smith's interview with Joyce Carter, the president and CEO of the Halifax International Airport Authority.

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Measles case detected in Pictou County; Nova Scotia had its first confirmed case of measles in May\.

Measles case detected in Pictou County

July 7 , 2025 at 04:59:40 p.m. ADT • :

Nova Scotia Health says the northern zone case is believed to be connected to travel within Canada. Public Health says there are also "additional contacts who are also ill with measles-like symptoms."

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Police shoot dog after paddlers menaced in Musquodoboit River; RCMP say two paddlers were menaced by dogs on Saturday in the Elderbank area\. A responding officer shot and killed one of the dogs\.  

July 7 , 2025 at 05:18:42 p.m. ADT • :

Police shoot dog after paddlers menaced in Musquodoboit River

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Halifax pizzeria ranked among top 100 in the world; The outside of Lou Pécou Pizzeria on Cunard Street in Halifax\. The European-style artisanal pizzeria opened in 2022\.  

July 3 , 2025 at 05:57:02 p.m. ADT • :

Halifax pizzeria ranked among top 100 in the world

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Bedford residents notice stench by boardwalk; People walking along a wood boardwalk near the water  

July 8 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Bedford residents notice stench by boardwalk

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St. Peter's water utility says minister's intervention in rate hike application 'alarming'; The water utility in the Village of St\. Peter's, N\.S\., is proposing a 19\.5 per cent rate hike to cover its costs, but the province's municipal affairs minister is objecting, saying the increase is unaffordable\.  

July 8 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

St. Peter's water utility says minister's intervention in rate hike application 'alarming'

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Dartmouth councillor wants consultation on possible strong mayor powers; man in blue shirt stands under a tree near a building  

July 7 , 2025 at 05:52:28 p.m. ADT • :

Dartmouth councillor wants consultation on possible strong mayor powers

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July 8 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Annapolis Valley crocheter promotes mental health to growing audience

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July 7 , 2025 at 06:01:52 p.m. ADT • :

N.S. government hopes new health clinics can cut into waitlist for family doctor

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July 7 , 2025 at 04:10:52 p.m. ADT • :

Nova Scotia looking to revive offshore gas industry

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July 7 , 2025 at 12:27:16 p.m. ADT • :

Irving Shipbuilding faces charges stemming from 2024 workplace death

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July 6 , 2025 at 11:27:13 a.m. ADT • :

Glass half-full: Bedford highway beer garden reopens at reduced capacity

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