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Speak out about rising anti-LGBTQ+ hate, says Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

Speak out about rising anti-LGBTQ+ hate, says Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's human rights watchdog says it is "deeply concerned" about increasing levels of hate toward the LGBTQ+ community in the province and across the country.
N.S. man charged with murder after calling police to report he had killed woman, 74

N.S. man charged with murder after calling police to report he had killed woman, 74

COLE HARBOUR, N.S. — Halifax RCMP have charged a 76-year-old man with murder after he called police to report that he had killed a 74-year-old woman inside his residence. In a statement today, police say that around 4:15 p.m.
Historic sawmill and sawmill museum in southwestern N.S. destroyed in weekend blaze

Historic sawmill and sawmill museum in southwestern N.S. destroyed in weekend blaze

METEGHAN, N.S. — A historic sawmill and museum in southwestern Nova Scotia has been destroyed by a weekend fire.
Navy ship pays tribute to Cape Breton soldier who died in Afghanistan

Navy ship pays tribute to Cape Breton soldier who died in Afghanistan

GLACE BAY, N.S. — The crew of a Halifax-based Royal Canadian Navy ship is formally honouring the memory of a soldier from Cape Breton who died in Afghanistan nearly 14 years ago. Sgt. Jimmy MacNeil of Glace Bay, N.S.
Conservation group, some fishers question redfish quota in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Conservation group, some fishers question redfish quota in Gulf of St. Lawrence

HALIFAX — Following a decades-long moratorium on redfish, East Coast fishers are expected to begin harvesting the distinctive reddish-orange colored species later this month in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Mi'kmaq First Nation to become majority owner of two shipyards in Nova Scotia

Mi'kmaq First Nation to become majority owner of two shipyards in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — A First Nation in Nova Scotia is purchasing two shipyards in the province, saying the acquisitions will position the band to compete for federal contracts, including those from the Defence Department.
N.S. judge says complaint about pressure to share vaccine status improperly dismissed

N.S. judge says complaint about pressure to share vaccine status improperly dismissed

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia provincial court judge who says her rights were violated when her employer asked for her vaccine status wants her complaint against the court's former top judge revived.
Charges stayed against pair accused of harassing N.S. medical officer during pandemic

Charges stayed against pair accused of harassing N.S. medical officer during pandemic

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge has dismissed charges against two people accused of harassing the province's chief medical officer during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the case took too long to get to trial.
Nova Scotia to ban cellphone use in classrooms this fall

Nova Scotia to ban cellphone use in classrooms this fall

HALIFAX — The use of cellphones and other personal electronic devices won’t be allowed during classroom hours at public schools across Nova Scotia beginning this fall.
New bar looking to end LGBTQ+ nightlife drought in Atlantic Canada's biggest city

New bar looking to end LGBTQ+ nightlife drought in Atlantic Canada's biggest city

HALIFAX — As a closeted gay teenager walking through downtown Halifax in the early 1980s, Daniel MacKay drew hope from the bright lights, giggles and thumping bass coming from a boisterous bar called The Turret on Barrington Street.
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