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Nova Scotia health unions say ERs in crisis after email warned of 'dying' patients

Nova Scotia health unions say ERs in crisis after email warned of 'dying' patients

HALIFAX 鈥 Nova Scotia's health unions say long-standing staffing shortages in emergency rooms are a key reason two hospital managers last week warned that some patients may be "dying" from long wait times.
Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard recommended for new name of Halifax's Cornwallis Street

Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard recommended for new name of Halifax's Cornwallis Street

HALIFAX 鈥 The daughter of late Mi鈥檏maq activist Nora Bernard says it鈥檚 鈥渋ncredibly powerful鈥 that a Halifax street that has long honoured a man who encouraged the killing of her ancestors will likely be renamed after her mother.

Nova Scotia moves a step closer to protecting 20 per cent of its land and water

HALIFAX 鈥 The Nova Scotia government announced plans today to protect 9,300 hectares of Crown land by creating six new nature reserves and expanding seven wilderness areas.

Eastern Canada to see 'significant' snow and heavy winds, Environment Canada says

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement and winter storm watch for several areas on the East Coast.
Patients leaving overcrowded Nova Scotia ER without being seen: managers

Patients leaving overcrowded Nova Scotia ER without being seen: managers

HALIFAX 鈥 An emailed letter to staff of a Halifax-area hospital says that the pressure on the emergency room has risen to the point where there's no space to assess patients and one in 10 people aren't seen before they give up and leave.
New Brunswick Court of Appeal says 2020 snap election call by Higgs was legal

New Brunswick Court of Appeal says 2020 snap election call by Higgs was legal

FREDERICTON 鈥 New Brunswick's Court of Appeal has ruled that the August 2020 snap election call that won Premier Blaine Higgs a majority government was legal.
Halifax long-term care facility gets funding to boost use of locally produced food

Halifax long-term care facility gets funding to boost use of locally produced food

HALIFAX 鈥 Nova Scotia is looking to move toward its goal of having 20 per cent of food purchases come from local sources by 2030 through a new financial incentive for institutions with large kitchens.
Nova Scotia expanding partnership with private Halifax clinic for eye surgeries

Nova Scotia expanding partnership with private Halifax clinic for eye surgeries

HALIFAX 鈥 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 鈥 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.
N.S. hockey leagues give young referees green armbands to reduce verbal abuse

N.S. hockey leagues give young referees green armbands to reduce verbal abuse

HALIFAX 鈥 Minor hockey associations in Nova Scotia are the latest to embrace a program aimed at eliminating verbal abuse of young referees by identifying them on ice with a green armband.