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Halifax (Rajeev Sharma): A powerful winter storm sweeping across Nova Scotia on Monday has forced the closure of schools and government offices and led to widespread flight cancellations at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Heavy snowfall is expected to continue into Tuesday, with some areas forecast to receive 30 centimetres or more. Public schools across mainland Nova Scotia are closed, along with several post-secondary institutions, including Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Community College campuses, except for Sydney, which remains open. Provincial government offices have also been shut for the day. Public Works Minister Fred Tilley said the province has mobilized around…