Halifax-area hospitals see pest control budgets soar amid mice, pigeon infestations

CBC - Nov 12, 2026

CBC News has learned that several Halifax-area hospitals have been dealing with soaring costs to deal with mice and pigeon infestations. Nova Scotia Health says it could take years to rid its facilities of the mice issue.

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