Economic boom expected in Antigonish from Special Olympics
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Economic boom expected in Antigonish from Special Olympics02:01 | August 4, 2018
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1710:03 | July 17, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1623:46 | July 16, 2026
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Upwards of 12-hour waits for ER departments in Nova Scotia02:19 | July 16, 2026
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N.S. businesses dealing with labour shortages due to immigration cuts02:15 | July 16, 2026
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RCMP investigating protest that resulted in N.S. premier’s windshield being smashed02:03 | July 16, 2026
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Behind-the-scenes look at how poppies are made for annual Sullivan’s Pond display02:05 | July 16, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1523:34 | July 15, 2026
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Nova Scotia makes alcohol sales easier for businesses01:24 | July 15, 2026
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Termporary residents in N.S. call for work permit extensions02:42 | July 15, 2026
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Nova Scotia Power Inc. says late fees will return for first time since cyberattack02:18 | July 15, 2026
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Experts weigh in on the dangers of swatting02:16 | July 15, 2026
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HMCS Ville de Quebec departs as part of Operation Reassurance01:51 | July 15, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1414:01 | July 14, 2026
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Roommate of Halifax swatting victim speaks out about ordeal02:26 | July 14, 2026
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Halifax Transit tap-to-pay delayed02:00 | July 14, 2026
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Nova Scotia’s four new helicopters ready for duty02:13 | July 14, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1312:00 | July 13, 2026
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Maritime restaurants dealing with rising cost of haddock01:52 | July 13, 2026
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Nova Scotia offers funding to help agricultural businesses expand production01:44 | July 13, 2026
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Work happening to save 5 rural N.S. libraries as closure date approaches02:13 | July 13, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 1223:59 | July 13, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 1223:59 | July 13, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 1123:33 | July 12, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1023:42 | July 11, 2026
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Nova Scotia’s Camp Courage marks 20 years01:47 | July 10, 2026
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Halifax police arrest suspect after racist tirade at Costco goes viral01:50 | July 10, 2026
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N.S. to spend two more years studying replacement options for Halifax harbour bridge02:11 | July 10, 2026
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New research project taking place on Nova Scotia’s waters02:00 | July 10, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 912:02 | July 9, 2026
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N.S. minister won’t commit to tip theft protections for workers01:59 | July 9, 2026
Economic boom expected in Antigonish from Special Olympics
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August 4, 2018
The 2018 Special Olympic Summer Games in Antigonish, N.S. are expected to have a considerable impact on the community. As Natasha Pace reports, it's estimated the event will generate about $5 million and bring national attention to both the province and the town.
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