HALIFAX—The premier of Nova Scotia is expected to issue a decision today on the fate of an aging pulp mill that supports thousands of jobs across the province. Former Nova Scotia environment minister Iain Rankin once referred to the toxic mess as one of the worst cases of environmental racism in Canada. YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN...Fishermen in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick say the pipeline will hurt the local lobster fishery, as well as other smaller fishing enterprises. Some residents in nearby Pictou, who have long complained about the mill’s recurring stench, have said the pipeline could hurt tourism along the picturesque strait between Nova Scotia and P.E.I. Get more of today's top stories in your inbox Begin your day with a briefing of Halifax's biggest stories in our Morning Headlines email newsletter.

Source: thestar December 20, 2019 09:00 UTC