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Nova Scotia expanding partnership with private Halifax clinic for eye surgeries

Nova Scotia expanding partnership with private Halifax clinic for eye surgeries

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it will spend $5 million to more than double the number of eye surgeries performed by a private company known as the Halifax Vision Surgical Centre.
Canadian Press reporter wins N.S. Human Rights Award for disabilities reporting

Canadian Press reporter wins N.S. Human Rights Award for disabilities reporting

HALIFAX — Canadian Press reporter Michael Tutton has been named a recipient of a Nova Scotia Human Rights Award for his work covering issues affecting people with disabilities.
Nova Scotia finance minister defends spending process flagged by auditor general

Nova Scotia finance minister defends spending process flagged by auditor general

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s finance minister has dismissed the need for more oversight of extra government spending, saying any such debate in the legislature would occur after the money had been spent anyway.
Nova Scotia releases sweeping plan aimed at cutting emissions, reaching climate goals

Nova Scotia releases sweeping plan aimed at cutting emissions, reaching climate goals

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia released a wide-ranging plan Wednesday aimed at helping it meet climate goals enshrined in legislation last year.
Billed as remedy for doctor shortage, virtual medicine in N.S. hits bottleneck

Billed as remedy for doctor shortage, virtual medicine in N.S. hits bottleneck

HALIFAX — Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual medicine offered a novel way for patients to see doctors during a lockdown and hope that technology could alleviate chronic pressure on a strained health system.
Nova Scotia will cover online mental health coaching for all residents

Nova Scotia will cover online mental health coaching for all residents

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will fund an online mental health coaching program aimed at supporting people experiencing mild or moderate depression and anxiety.
Accountability lacking: Nova Scotia auditor general takes aim at blown budgets

Accountability lacking: Nova Scotia auditor general takes aim at blown budgets

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's auditor general accused the provincial government Tuesday of lacking accountability and transparency, saying the province is unique in Canada when it comes to approving extra spending when departments have blown their budgets.
Nova Scotia Power, Bell Aliant see recent increase in copper wire theft

Nova Scotia Power, Bell Aliant see recent increase in copper wire theft

HALIFAX — News this week of arrests in connection with copper wire thefts in New Brunswick was welcomed Tuesday by a telecommunications official, who says challenges remain in battling a persistent and costly problem.
Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers

Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers

HALIFAX — A program announced Monday will fund projects to remove barriers preventing qualified new Canadians from working in health care, the federal immigration minister said.
Provincial report outlines climate risks to Nova Scotia through end of 21st century

Provincial report outlines climate risks to Nova Scotia through end of 21st century

HALIFAX — A new report says Nova Scotia will face more frequent and intense storms, rising sea levels, more rainfall and higher temperatures over the next 80 years if further action isn’t taken on climate change.
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