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Nova Scotia urged to address 'pathways' that lead people to losing their homes

Nova Scotia urged to address 'pathways' that lead people to losing their homes

HALIFAX 鈥 One major step that Nova Scotia can take to reduce homelessness is by addressing the "pathways" that lead vulnerable people to end up on the street, the head of a shelter for women and children said Tuesday.
Partner of slain Fredericton police officer welcomes memorial to mass shooting

Partner of slain Fredericton police officer welcomes memorial to mass shooting

FREDERICTON 鈥 Jackie McLean and her common-law partner Const. Robb Costello used to keep location-tracking services active on their phones so they could see where the other was.
B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

BURNABY, B.C. 鈥 A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario. A statement from RCMP in Burnaby, B.C.
Canada's police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests

Canada's police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests

HALIFAX 鈥 The frequency of protests linked to domestic and global issues is creating an 鈥渦nsustainable demand鈥 on policing services across the country, say Canada鈥檚 chiefs of police.
Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX 鈥 Nova Scotia's decision to offer free at-home tests for sexually transmitted infections is an important step toward reducing some barriers to vital sexual health care, says the head of the provincial AIDS coalition. Dr.
Sister of dead firefighter calls for safety overhaul of N.S. firefighting school

Sister of dead firefighter calls for safety overhaul of N.S. firefighting school

HALIFAX 鈥 The sister of a firefighter who died during a training exam at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School says the program needs an overhaul to improve its safety standards.
Nova Scotia RCMP say three dead after fiery crash in Pictou County

Nova Scotia RCMP say three dead after fiery crash in Pictou County

MOUNT WILLIAM, N.S. 鈥 Nova Scotia RCMP say a two-vehicle crash in Pictou County has claimed the lives of three people. Police say the collision occurred late Sunday on Highway 106 in Mount William, between the Trenton connector and the Granton exit.
Bird on a wire: New Brunswick Power blames ospreys for outages on sunny days

Bird on a wire: New Brunswick Power blames ospreys for outages on sunny days

FREDERICTON 鈥 The skies can be clear and the winds light when suddenly the power goes out in New Brunswick homes and businesses.
Ottawa provides $6.7 million for Nova Scotia organizations helping homeless veterans

Ottawa provides $6.7 million for Nova Scotia organizations helping homeless veterans

HALIFAX 鈥 The federal government is providing $6.7 million to two programs that assist homeless veterans in Nova Scotia. One group, Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada), is getting $5.
For losers in bids for federal cash to protect against climate disaster, fears remain

For losers in bids for federal cash to protect against climate disaster, fears remain

HALL'S HARBOUR, N.S. 鈥 For communities where roads and homes are damaged in climate disasters, losing out on bids for federal help to protect against coming storms are one more blow from which to recover.