Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's craft beer sector, which grew to around 60 breweries in recent years, has shrunk to about 50 in the last two years amid rising costs and operational challenges. The closure of Halifax's 2 Crows Brewing, one of the province's larger operations, highlights the industry's struggles. Brewers point to high fees from the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation as a key barrier to growth.
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Alberta's Selena Sturmay advanced to the semifinal of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with an 8-4 victory over Nova Scotia's Christina Black in the Page 3/4 playoff on Saturday in Mississauga, Ontario. Sturmay's team made four steals to secure the win and will face the loser of the Page 1/2 matchup between Kerri Einarson and Kaitlyn Lawes. This marks Sturmay's first semifinal appearance at the national championships.