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N.S. town that changed Cornwallis Street to Queen now considering 'alternate options'

N.S. town that changed Cornwallis Street to Queen now considering 'alternate options'

HALIFAX — When an anti-racism committee in Lunenburg, N.S.
Ottawa, Nova Scotia veto $1.5-million offshore oil exploration bid by company

Ottawa, Nova Scotia veto $1.5-million offshore oil exploration bid by company

HALIFAX — The denial of a $1.5-million bid to relaunch oil and gas exploration in waters off Nova Scotia doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be future projects, says federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.
Second person charged in the death of Cape Breton resident Natacha Leroy: police

Second person charged in the death of Cape Breton resident Natacha Leroy: police

BIG BRAS D'OR, N.S. — A second person has been charged in the death of a Cape Breton woman whose remains were found last month in Big Bras d'Or, N.S.
Inquiry could probe police role in Nova Scotia wrongful conviction: justice advocate

Inquiry could probe police role in Nova Scotia wrongful conviction: justice advocate

HALIFAX — A public inquiry may be needed to determine whether police in Nova Scotia broke the law when they destroyed evidence in the case of Glen Assoun, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1999, a justice advocate says.
Volunteers buy ice-fishing shelters for homeless people in Halifax during winter

Volunteers buy ice-fishing shelters for homeless people in Halifax during winter

HALIFAX — Volunteer groups have purchased ice-fishing shelters and a military tent to help homeless people brave the cold, wet weather in Halifax, which received its first significant snowfall of the season overnight Sunday.
Nova Scotia to restrict contract length for nurses who travel to fill shortages

Nova Scotia to restrict contract length for nurses who travel to fill shortages

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is moving to restrict the amount of time so-called travel nurses can work in the province, and Premier Tim Houston is calling on other premiers to consider doing the same. Houston says as of Dec.
Democracy group calls for Nova Scotia right to information law overhaul

Democracy group calls for Nova Scotia right to information law overhaul

HALIFAX — A Canadian centre that promotes democracy around the world is calling for an overhaul of Nova Scotia's freedom of information law to reduce exemptions and give the appeal process more teeth.
Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada

Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada

HALIFAX — Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public health threats in recent history, and an addictions specialist says everyone can play a part in helping reduce the death toll.
Irritant released inside Halifax-area high school, three facing charges: RCMP

Irritant released inside Halifax-area high school, three facing charges: RCMP

HALIFAX — Three students are facing charges after a fight outside a Halifax-area high school moved inside, where one of the teens allegedly sprayed some sort of irritant, prompting a three-hour lockdown.
Police say woman faces murder charge in death of 48-year-old Cape Breton woman

Police say woman faces murder charge in death of 48-year-old Cape Breton woman

BIG BRAS D'OR, N.S. — RCMP say a 25-year-old woman faces a murder charge in the death of a Cape Breton woman who was reported missing under suspicious circumstances last week. Carolyn Ann Dermody, of North Sydney, N.S.
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