Family says small option home abandoned man with Down syndrome at hospitalTuesday, 17, February, 2026  A 60-year-old man with Down syndrome has been living in the Inverness hospital since Dec. 22, despite the fact hospital staff say he does not require medical treatment. The small option home where he lived for 20 years says he cannot come back.
| Inside the new St. Joseph's-Alexander McKay schoolTuesday, 17, February, 2026  The elementary school in Halifax's north end was originally expected to open in 2023, but students got their first look last week. The CBC's Alex Guye has the story.
| Ottawa and N.S. to assess impacts of offshore oil and gasTuesday, 17, February, 2026  Answering a request from Premier Tim Houston, Ottawa says it will work with Nova Scotia on an assessment of potential impacts of offshore oil and gas drilling — an activity Houston is trying to revive after years of dormancy.
| Eager to unload 2 orcas, French government learns more about Nova Scotia proposalTuesday, 17, February, 2026  The French government's decision to work with the Whale Sanctuary Project marks a reversal of a decision it took in January 2025, when officials rejected its offer, saying the proposed sanctuary wouldn't be ready in time. Concerns were also raised about cool ocean temperatures.
| Atlantic Canada's offshore wind potential is massive, but less than projected: reportTuesday, 17, February, 2026  Some limiting factors on the region's potential include ocean floor conditions, marine protected areas, ice issues, shipping lanes, existing fishing areas and transmission costs.
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