Nova Scotians provided with blue-green algae reminder
HALIFAX: As the weather gets warmer, it is important for people to know about and watch for blue-green algae while enjoying Nova Scotia’s fresh water shorelines. “We want everyone to…
NSECC asks Carr Farm Developer to revisit water study following concerns from residents
FALL RIVER: Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change is asking the developer of the Carr Farm Development to revisit the water study it completed on the lake to consider the…
NSE updates report of potential blue-green algae in Lake Thomas
FALL RIVER: Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) health inspectors did not observe blue-green algae in Lake Thomas during a visit mid-day Thursday after a tweet from the department reported there was…
NSE advises of blue-green algae in Grand Lake-area stream
From a release GRAND LAKE: A blue-green algae mat is being reported in a stream between Shubenacadie-Grand Lake and Fish Lake on May 28. The rain and wind this weekend…
NSE provides answers to questions we had on Grand Lake water issue
GRAND LAKE: On June 17, the province held Cabinet outs with Ministers and the Premier. The Laker News was on the call as we had hoped to ask questions to…
NSE confirms tests show blue-green algae present in Shubenacadie Grand Lake; await further test results
ELMSDALE: The deputy minister for the Department of Environment and Climate Change said samples taken June 11 at Shubenacadie Grand Lake shows evidence there’s blue-green algae present consistent with levels…
NSE still awaiting test results on Shubenacadie Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE: Nova Scotia Environment said it’s continue to wait for test results for the Shubenacadie Grand Lake water samples taken on Thursday June 10. Tracy Barron, communications spokeswoman for…
Aerotech Connector gets EA approval
Delay in approval to push back Aerotech Connector completion to late 2022 WELLINGTON: The delay in the Environmental Assessment (EA) approval for the Aerotech Connector will mean the estimated completion…
Aerotech Connector may face delays
More information for EA required before Minister can make decision WELLINGTON: The construction of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington could be delayed up to a year-plus. In his recent decision…