Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2026-04-23

Good evening, these are your top stories for Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Tired of waiting, this N.S. woman went to the U.S. and paid for endometriosis surgery

April 22 , 2026 at 06:36:01 p.m. ADT • :

A Halifax woman says she spent more than $50,000 for endometriosis surgery in the United States because wait times in Nova Scotia are too long. The NDP leader says the case shows why Nova Scotia needs a women's health strategy.

Clearwater Seafoods hit with $150K penalty after worker's death

April 22 , 2026 at 06:56:18 p.m. ADT • :

A fisherman was electrocuted and died two years ago on board one of the company's ships while it was docked for maintenance in Mulgrave, N.S.

N.S. family practice registry shrinks as release of more detailed information resumes

April 22 , 2026 at 05:08:35 p.m. ADT • :

Nova Scotia Health has resumed releasing more detailed information about the province's need-a-family-practice registry after a 21-month pause that officials said was required to ensure the accuracy of the list.

Upper Afton wind project one step closer to construction

April 22 , 2026 at 05:28:13 p.m. ADT • :

Construction on the wind farm, which will have up to 28 eight-megawatt turbines, is expected to begin in 2027 in Antigonish and Guysborough counties.

Most Nova Scotians want province to protect more land: survey

April 22 , 2026 at 05:20:38 p.m. ADT • :

The Ecology Action Centre, Nature Nova Scotia and the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia commissioned the survey to mark Earth Day. Raymond Plourde, the centre's senior wilderness co-ordinator, explains its findings.

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