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What looks like a normal Canadian home is actually made from 612,000 plastic bottles

Two Canadian brothers have turned an astonishing 612,000 discarded plastic bottles into a concept home in Meteghan, Nova Scotia. Their company, JD Composites, uses recycled PET foam panels to build homes, with ambitions to take the technology beyond Canada. The brothers hope their innovative approach can eventually be used for…

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Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 plastic bottles into 2,000-sq-ft home in Nova Scotia; its panels were so strong they withstood sustained winds of 326 mph, twice the strength of Category 5 hurricane

Canadian builders transformed more than 600,000 plastic bottles into a house. The recycled PET was processed into foam and used to make structural composite panels. These panels demonstrated remarkable strength during wind-testing simulations. The project explored the potential of recycled plastic for various construction applications, offering an innovative approach to…

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Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 recycled plastic bottles into a 2,000-sq-ft home; its panels were tested to withstand sustained winds of 326 mph, twice Category 5 hurricane strength

In an innovative project, builders in Nova Scotia have successfully created a house using recycled plastic bottles. These bottles were reshaped into high-performance composite panels, exemplifying the practicality of recycled materials in modern construction. The panels not only endured severe wind conditions but also showcased the durability and efficiency of…

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Mother Says Autistic Toddler Was Dismissed From Daycare, Raising Questions About Inclusive Child Care and Disability Support

A Nova Scotia mother says her autistic toddler was dismissed from daycae after recurring biting incidents, renewing concerns over inclusive child care, staffing and disability support.

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Sable Island is a remote sand island with no permanent residents, yet hundreds of wild horses roam freely across its shifting dunes

More than 300 kilometres off the coast of Nova Scotia lies one of Canada's most extraordinary natural landscapes. Sable Island, a narrow crescent of shifting sand in the Atlantic Ocean, is unlike any other place in North America. Despite its harsh weather, moving sand dunes and complete isolation, the island…

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Canada’s Big Five Banks All Just Hit New 52-Week Highs. Up 27% YTD, This Stock Leads the Pack.

Canada's Big Five banks all notched fresh 52-week highs on Tuesday. Royal Bank, Canada's largest lender, stands out for diversification and scale, though Bank of Nova Scotia offers potential value and less U.S. exposure.

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Indian woman dies in apartment fire in Canada, could never visit her parents since she left in 2020

A devastating fire in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, claimed the life of 24-year-old Amitoj Kaur, an international student from India. Kaur, who supported her ailing father and family back home, was the sole fatality in the blaze that engulfed a residential building. Her uncle has launched a fundraiser to repatriate her…

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'My boys instantly started praying': How passengers responded after Air Canada captain suffered mid-air seizure and dragged out of the cockpit

A harrowing Air Canada flight from New Jersey to Nova Scotia was diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency, reportedly a seizure. Passengers bravely stepped in to assist the cabin crew, helping to restrain the pilot for nearly 40 minutes while the first officer expertly landed the…

The Economic Times

'Where do you think I am from?' Indian-origin man counters racist bullying in Canada, says everyone should talk back

A video of an Indian-origin man strongly resisting a racist attack from a woman in Canada's Nova Scotia has been going viral. The woman who was driving a car asked the man who was recording the video to go back to his home country. The man rebuffed the woman and…

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Maritime residents planning a long weekend? Check latest gas prices as fuel rates climb across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick

Residents across Canada's Maritime provinces are facing increased fuel costs ahead of the long weekend. Gasoline and diesel prices have risen in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick, impacting household budgets and daily commutes. For some, like a seafood vendor in New Brunswick, the hikes are significantly increasing…

The Economic Times

The $22 million mystery: Why a secret donor handed a small Canadian hospital the gift of a lifetime

A remarkable $22 million donation to Yarmouth Hospital Foundation in Nova Scotia has transformed local healthcare. The anonymous donor's gift, intended for perpetual funding through investments, ensures over $1 million annually for patient benefits. This unprecedented act of generosity shifts focus from immediate needs to long-term planning, offering a powerful…

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Australian hiker missing in Nova Scotia national park not heard from for two weeks

Denise Ann Williams, 62, was last heard from on 15 April, when she told her family she was travelling to the west coast of Cape Breton Island in Canada’s east

The Guardian - AU

What counts as the woods? Judge axes Nova Scotia’s ban that defied ‘commonsense definitions’

The court sided with a Canadian hiker who deliberately challenged the order imposed to curb spread of wildfires

The Guardian - US

Canadian man who hiked in woods in defiance of ban has case heard in court

Jeffrey Evely, who documented hike on YouTube, says ban in Nova Scotia last summer to help prevent wildfires was unconstitutional

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Trailer Park Boys’ Mike Smith accused of sexual assault and ‘steps away’ from management of comedy group

Actor was charged in Nova Scotia in early October

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'Trailer Park Boys' Star Mike Smith Steps Back Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

'Trailer Park Boys' star Mike Smith steps back from company role amid 2017 sexual assault charge in Nova Scotia.

International Business Times

Building a Year-Round Future: Cape Smokey's Vision for Community Integration in Cape Breton

A KPMG economic impact study reveals that Cape Smokey has planned to make a bold investment of at least $500 million, demonstrating its commitment to growth and development by 2032.

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Whose tide is highest? Canadian towns battle it out over Guinness World Record title

For years Nova Scotia’s Burntcoat Head Park claimed the superior tidal height, but now a challenger from the far north is seeking the crown

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Attacks on school boards threaten local democracy

Elected school boards across Canada are increasingly threatened. Ontario Education Minister Paul Callandra recently said he is open to eliminating elected trustees altogether. This would would follow the lead of Nova Scotia and Québec, where they have already been abolished.

The Independent UK

Great white sharks are heading north

Sightings of great white sharks are increasing in New England and Atlantic Canada, particularly in Maine where they were once rarely spotted. Scientists link this rise to the successful conservation of seal populations, which provide an abundant food source for the sharks. New data indicates that great white sharks are…

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Brickbat: Out of the Woods (or Else)

Authorities in Nova Scotia fined Jeff Evely fined $28,872.50 ($20,826.27 U.S.) for violating a province-wide ban on entering the woods.… The post Brickbat: Out of the Woods (or Else) appeared first on Reason.com.

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Nova Scotia Bans Everyone From Hiking in the Woods Until October

The province says this will prevent forest fires. Those who violate the ban will face a $25,000 fine.

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are also known as ‘red tornados’ – here’s what you need to know

These ‘red tornados’ aren’t for the faint-hearted, but this playful, energetic breed makes a fun-loving family companion

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Iola Evans Poured Everything Into 'Washington Black'

The talented newcomer stars in the Hulu period drama as Tanna, a woman determined to embrace her biracial identity in 1800s Nova Scotia.

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Exclusive: Sterling K. Brown and Ernest Kingsley Junior on globe-trotting adventure Washington Black

Sterling K. Brown and Ernest Kingsley Junior on leading the way in adventure series Washington Black.

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