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One in five recent Canadian immigrants lived below poverty line in 2022, says StatCan

One in five recent Canadian immigrants lived below poverty line in 2022, says StatCan

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — One in five recent immigrants lived below the poverty line in Canada in 2022, and most of them were in "deep poverty," according to a report Thursday from Statistics Canada.
Workplace deaths rise slightly in Nova Scotia, says workers' compensation board

Workplace deaths rise slightly in Nova Scotia, says workers' compensation board

HALIFAX — The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia says there were 20 workplace deaths last year across the province, two more than the year before.
Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia says the first phase of its long-promised universal mental health care program will begin this spring, with therapy costs covered by the province for people with anxiety and mood disorders.
Ottawa spending $25 million to make the port of Halifax greener and more efficient

Ottawa spending $25 million to make the port of Halifax greener and more efficient

HALIFAX — Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa will spend up to $25 million to improve the Port of Halifax.
N.S. woman plans surgery in United States after winning court case against province

N.S. woman plans surgery in United States after winning court case against province

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman who fought to have the provincial government pay for out-of-country treatment for a painful leg condition is preparing for surgery in New Jersey.
Halifax water utility says blown fuses at plant led to release of unchlorinated water

Halifax water utility says blown fuses at plant led to release of unchlorinated water

HALIFAX — Halifax's water utility has issued a preliminary report on the cause of last month's boil water advisory that affected more than 200,000 people. In a report released today, Halifax Water says a power outage on Jan.
Halifax Walmart reopens more than three months after in-store death of employee

Halifax Walmart reopens more than three months after in-store death of employee

HALIFAX — A Walmart store in Halifax reopened this week more than three months after a 19-year-old employee was found dead inside the store's walk-in bakery oven. The Mumford Road location was closed after the woman's death on Oct. 19.
Father, son face more intimidation charges tied to illegal fishing in Nova Scotia

Father, son face more intimidation charges tied to illegal fishing in Nova Scotia

DIGBY, N.S. — Three men are in jail after they were charged with uttering threats, intimidation and extortion in a southwestern Nova Scotia community where violence tied to illegal fishing is on the rise.
Atlantic premiers suspend plans to retaliate against Donald Trump's tariffs

Atlantic premiers suspend plans to retaliate against Donald Trump's tariffs

HALIFAX — The four Atlantic premiers have paused their plans to respond to United States President Donald Trump's now-postponed tariffs on Canadian goods and services. Among other things, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I.
'There will be no winners.' Atlantic Canada braces for impact of U.S. tariffs

'There will be no winners.' Atlantic Canada braces for impact of U.S. tariffs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Talk of a trade war between Canada and the United States raised alarm throughout the Atlantic provinces on Monday as leaders calculated the economic toll of hefty tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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