Ski helmets to be mandatory in N.S.
 

The Nova Scotia government plans to pass a law requiring all skiers to wear helmets.

Under legislation introduced on Tuesday, any skier not wearing protective headgear would face a $250 fine for each offence.

According to the Department of Health and Wellness, 11 people have suffered traumatic brain injuries since 2000 that have been related to skiing or snowboarding without a helmet.

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