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Report, apology for King's prof abuse in Nova Scotia a 'watershed moment': lawyer

Report, apology for King's prof abuse in Nova Scotia a 'watershed moment': lawyer

HALIFAX — An apology from University of King's College for the abuse endured by its students at the hands of former professor Wayne Hankey is a “watershed moment” for other survivors, a Halifax lawyer said Thursday.
'Unprecedented' weather shuts down second Labrador sporting event in two weeks

'Unprecedented' weather shuts down second Labrador sporting event in two weeks

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — For the second time in as many weeks, abnormal weather has forced the cancellation of a popular sporting event in Labrador.
N.S. nursing regulator to speed up process to accept applicants from seven countries

N.S. nursing regulator to speed up process to accept applicants from seven countries

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s nursing regulator is reducing the timeline for nurses from other provinces and seven foreign countries to be licensed to practise in the province.
Final report into N.S. mass shooting to be up to 3,000 pages when released

Final report into N.S. mass shooting to be up to 3,000 pages when released

HALIFAX — The public inquiry into Nova Scotia's mass shooting says its final report will be bound in seven volumes that total up to 3,000 pages. The report is to be released on March 30 at an event in Truro, N.S.
Trudeau, Furey announce $10-a-day child care implemented in Newfoundland and Labrador

Trudeau, Furey announce $10-a-day child care implemented in Newfoundland and Labrador

CLARENVILLE, N.L. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in central Newfoundland Wednesday to applaud the province's introduction of $10-a-day child care, roughly three years ahead of schedule.
Halifax university apologizes for inaction on professor's 'predatory' behaviour

Halifax university apologizes for inaction on professor's 'predatory' behaviour

HALIFAX — University of King's College in Halifax failed to address reports of a professor's sexual assaults on campus and instead protected him, an independent report has concluded.
Ransomware group behind 2021 cyberattack on Newfoundland and Labrador health network

Ransomware group behind 2021 cyberattack on Newfoundland and Labrador health network

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Hive ransomware group was behind the cyberattack that brought Newfoundland and Labrador’s health-care system to its knees in October 2021, officials said Tuesday.
Trudeau says Ottawa will help $300-million Michelin plant expansion in Nova Scotia

Trudeau says Ottawa will help $300-million Michelin plant expansion in Nova Scotia

BRIDGEWATER, N.S. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the federal government plans to provide $44.3 million to Michelin's manufacturing plants in Nova Scotia as they shift toward production of tires for electric vehicles.
N.B. hopes for quiet spring but asks residents to be prepared for possible floods

N.B. hopes for quiet spring but asks residents to be prepared for possible floods

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is hoping for a quiet spring season along the province's Saint John River, but officials say it's too early to predict flooding Kyle Leavitt, director of New Brunswick Emergency Management Operations, says m
Conditions at decaying Newfoundland jail would be 'inhumane' anywhere else: professor

Conditions at decaying Newfoundland jail would be 'inhumane' anywhere else: professor

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador criminologist says working and living conditions at a Victorian-era jail in St.