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Nova Scotia

TSB says harsh weather, lack of contingency plan contributed to fatal vessel sinking

A tragic incident involving a fishing vessel near Canso, N.S., in 2022 has been attributed to severe weather conditions and…

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Nova Scotia

‘Insufficient crew knowledge’ contributed to 2021 Atlantic Destiny sinking, says TSB report

‘Insufficient crew knowledge on how to properly use the carbon dioxide (CO2) fixed fire suppression systems’ has been identified by…

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Nova Scotia

Lack of firefighting skills cited in sinking of Nova Scotia trawler that caught fire

Nova Scotia The Transportation Safety Board says the 2021 sinking of a large fishing vessel that caught fire off the…

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Nova Scotia

Dangerous Cape Breton road finally repaired after years of complaints about sinking pavement

After years of neglect, a dangerous section of road in central Cape Breton has received more than a “band-aid fix,” according…

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Halifax

TSB: Multiple factors led to crab boat Tyhawk sinking off Cape Breton

When the crew of the Tyhawk set out from Cheticamp to dump their second load of crab traps on April…

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Halifax

Despite carbon tax exemption, Liberals still sinking in Atlantic Canada

Team Trudeau’s fortress in Atlantic Canada appears to be crumbling. And the promise last week to take the carbon tax…

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Canada

B.C. tugboat owner and company fined $310K for fatal sinking that killed 2 workers

The owners of a tugboat that sank near Kitimat, B.C., killing two, have been fined a total of $310,000 at a sentencing…

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Nova Scotia

Ottawa accepts call for tougher inspections of fishing boats after NS sinking

Transport Canada will tighten inspections of fishing vessels in the wake of the inspection a deadly sinking Nova Scotia in…

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