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Battling burnout and isolation, Labrador groups unite to tackle sexual violence

Battling burnout and isolation, Labrador groups unite to tackle sexual violence

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — As burnout and high turnover plague groups that work to combat violence against women across Canada, community organizations in Labrador are trying to buck the trend.
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N.B. youth advocate denounces province's decision to review LGBTQ school policy

N.B. youth advocate denounces province's decision to review LGBTQ school policy

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's child and youth advocate revealed Tuesday that the government's decision to review the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools came after three complaints.
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Small forest fire in Nova Scotia largely contained, residents cleared to return home

Small forest fire in Nova Scotia largely contained, residents cleared to return home

LITTLE HARBOUR, N.S. — Officials say a small wildfire near Nova Scotia's southern coast is about 60 per cent under control and residents will be able to return to their homes.
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As tidal-power firms ebb, Fisheries minister strikes task force to clarify regulation

As tidal-power firms ebb, Fisheries minister strikes task force to clarify regulation

HALIFAX — The federal government is creating a task force to clarify regulations for projects attempting to harness the tidal energy of the Bay of Fundy, after a key player sought bankruptcy protection last week — and blamed Ottawa.
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Nova Scotia nursing college sees influx of applicants after fast-tracking licensing

Nova Scotia nursing college sees influx of applicants after fast-tracking licensing

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia College of Nursing says it is being flooded with applications since it recently began fast-tracking the licensing process for out-of-province and some international nurses.
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Halifax police seek public's help as they investigate more vandalism of Pride flags

Halifax police seek public's help as they investigate more vandalism of Pride flags

HALIFAX — Police in Halifax confirmed Monday they are investigating two more cases where Pride flags were allegedly torn down by youths.
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N.B. Human Rights Commission concerned over review of LGBTQ policy for schools

N.B. Human Rights Commission concerned over review of LGBTQ policy for schools

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission expressed concern Monday over the government's decision to review the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools.
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Memorial University sought $13,800 in PR help as president's Indigenous claim probed

Memorial University sought $13,800 in PR help as president's Indigenous claim probed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador agreed to spend $13,800 on outside public relations help as questions arose about its former president's claims of Indigenous heritage.
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P.E.I. left with one intensive care unit due to lack of internal medicine physicians

P.E.I. left with one intensive care unit due to lack of internal medicine physicians

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — A hospital in Summerside, P.E.I.
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Nova Scotia man faces several charges after struggle, standoff with police

Nova Scotia man faces several charges after struggle, standoff with police

KENTVILLE, N.S. — RCMP say a 25-year-old man from Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley faces several charges including assault of a police officer following an incident on Friday.
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