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Brandon Klayme of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, spent 18 months in prison after investigators chasing a Wisconsin child-exploitation case followed a misspelled Kik username—omitting one underscore—and wrongly identified him. The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal overturned his conviction, ruling the case should never have gone to trial and that the evidence was based on a simple username error.
Ripple, an 11 feet 6 inches, 778-pound subadult great white shark tracked by OCEARCH off Nova Scotia, has logged more than 8,000 miles along the U.S. East Coast and into the Gulf, with a latest ping about 45 miles off Cape Breton after a 354-mile week; OCEARCH says he could continue northeast toward Newfoundland or head northwest into the Gulf of St. Lawrence as cooler waters lure him north.
Ripple, a subadult male great white shark tagged off Nova Scotia in Sept 2025, logged a 354-mile sprint along the East Coast in the past week and is now about 45 miles off Cape Breton, the farthest north Ripple has been tracked. Having traveled more than 8,000 miles since tagging, Ripple could continue northeast toward Newfoundland or northwest into the Gulf of St. Lawrence as it follows cooler waters and prey, with real-time updates available via the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker app.
In Nova Scotia, Eric Poulin has auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition where gut microbes ferment alcohol, causing intoxication without drinking; diagnosis took nearly 10 years, with limited effective treatments and ongoing exploration of a fecal microbiota transplant, while his wife advocates via a symptom-tracking app and he has been out of work since 2023.
Production has begun on Season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing, a popular TV series, with first look photos revealing a love triangle and emotional challenges for Maggie and Cal, as the show continues to resonate globally and break viewership records.
Nova Scotia in Canada was hit by a days-long snowstorm, with some areas buried under up to 5 feet of snow. The storm brought widespread snow totals of well over a foot, with Halifax's airport recording just over 33 inches of snow. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston assured that efforts to dig out are underway, with over 1,000 workers and 400 pieces of equipment being used to clear roads. While the snow has tapered off, snowplows are still struggling to clear the tremendous amount of snow, and it will be days before some rural roads are cleared.
Nova Scotia in Canada was hit by a days-long snowstorm, leaving coastal areas buried under up to 5 feet of snow. Widespread snow totals of well over a foot were observed across the province, with Halifax’s airport recording just over 33 inches of snow. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston assured that efforts to clear the snow are underway, with more than 1,000 workers and 400 pieces of equipment being used to clear roads. The storm led to 500 calls for help to 911 on Sunday and another 300 calls on Monday, with many rural roads remaining impassable.
Cape Breton in Nova Scotia has declared a state of emergency after a massive snowstorm trapped residents in their homes, with some areas receiving over 150 centimeters of snow. The extreme weather has led to blocked doors, encased vehicles, and power outages, prompting the municipality to seek help from provincial and federal governments for snow removal equipment, fuel storage, and air transport assistance. Nova Scotia's premier is mobilizing all available plows, while federal assistance from Parks Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, and volunteer organizations is being deployed to aid in the snow removal efforts.
Equestrian events in Nova Scotia have been cancelled to prevent the spread of equine herpesvirus-1, which has already killed four horses. The virus is highly transmissible and has a high mortality rate. It can be spread through the air, nasal secretions, or contact with infected horses or equipment. The neurological strain of the virus causes fever, nasal discharge, weakness, and stumbling in horses. While the virus is not federally reportable, some horse owners believe it should be. The next two weeks will be critical in determining if the outbreak has been contained to one barn.
Parks Canada is using new tools, including insecticides sprayed on the bark of hemlock trees, to combat the threat of the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid and save Kejimkujik's hemlocks in Nova Scotia. Previously, only injected insecticides were used, which took longer per tree.
Tens of thousands of people in New England and Canada are without power as Storm Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, struck Nova Scotia, causing one death. Lee continues to bring strong winds to Canada's Atlantic coast. Meanwhile, meteorologists are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nigel, which is expected to reach major hurricane status. Although Nigel is not likely to directly impact Bermuda, it could bring rough surf and rip currents to the islands. The chances of Nigel affecting the US have decreased. The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has been described as unparalleled due to unusually warm sea surface temperatures.
Post-tropical cyclone Lee made landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada with near-hurricane strength, causing heavy rain, powerful winds, and dangerous storm surge. A 51-year-old man in Maine died when a tree limb fell on his vehicle during high winds. Nearly 200,000 customers lost power in Nova Scotia, and over 100,000 were without electricity in Maine. Lee also impacted Massachusetts with gusts up to 63 mph, leading to flight cancellations. President Biden approved federal emergency declarations for Massachusetts and Maine.
Hurricane Lee made landfall in Western Nova Scotia, bringing maximum sustained winds of 70mph. The storm has caused hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, and coastal flooding along the East Coast. Maine and Massachusetts have issued states of emergency, and hundreds of thousands are experiencing power outages. The storm is expected to weaken as it moves across the border, but rains may lead to localized flooding.
Tropical cyclone Lee made landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, after battering New England and eastern Canada with powerful winds and rains. Thousands of people lost power as Lee threatened to create dangerous flooding. Although downgraded from hurricane status, Lee still carries winds of about 70mph. Forecasters issued tropical storm warnings for areas in New Hampshire, Maine, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Maine. Lee is expected to cause heavy rainfall and life-threatening surf conditions.
Hurricane Lee is moving northward and is expected to make landfall in either Nova Scotia or the coast of Maine. The storm, currently a category 3 hurricane, is causing intense rainfall and hazardous surf conditions along the US east coast. While its wind intensity is expected to weaken, Lee's expanding wind field will still produce impacts away from the storm center. The formation of Lee and other storms this year is attributed to the climate crisis and abnormally warm ocean temperatures.