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Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency

Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency

HALIFAX — A new national study says Nova Scotia's leadership position in energy efficiency has been overtaken by other provinces, including its closest neighbours.
Nova Scotia RCMP officer facing new sexual assault charges

Nova Scotia RCMP officer facing new sexual assault charges

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia RCMP officer who was charged earlier this year with three counts of sexual assault is now facing two more sex-related charges.
New Brunswick says $10,000 bonuses for nurses to be paid in December, January

New Brunswick says $10,000 bonuses for nurses to be paid in December, January

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is following through on one of her top election campaign promises by giving nurses across the province retention bonuses by January.
GivingTuesday: Food banks need help, but charity won't end hunger, advocates say

GivingTuesday: Food banks need help, but charity won't end hunger, advocates say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The annual GivingTuesday is a big day for charities and non-profits to collect donations, but for some food banks and anti-poverty organizations, the day underlines a conundrum.
N.S. mass shooting: committee member flags lack of action on gender-based violence

N.S. mass shooting: committee member flags lack of action on gender-based violence

HALIFAX — A member of the committee monitoring how governments and the RCMP are responding to the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting is raising concerns from survivors of gender-based violence about a lack of action.
Judge grants recount in riding lost by Nova Scotia Liberal leader

Judge grants recount in riding lost by Nova Scotia Liberal leader

HALIFAX — There will be judicial recounts in two Nova Scotia ridings after last week's provincial election, including in a district narrowly lost by Liberal Leader Zach Churchill during the Progressive Conservatives' landslide victory.
Memorial planned on Dec. 11 for homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S.

Memorial planned on Dec. 11 for homeless man who died in Windsor, N.S.

WINDSOR, N.S., Ont. — A Nova Scotia support agency for homeless people is holding a memorial service on Dec. 11 for a man found dead last week at the site of an ice fishing tent where he lived in Windsor, N.S.
'Bedlam:' Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas

'Bedlam:' Nova Scotia lawyer suspended following ugly courtroom fracas

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia lawyer who had to be restrained by deputy sheriffs during a court appearance earlier this year has lost his appeal of a suspension following the bizarre incident. In a written decision dated Nov.
'Significant failures' in addressing Indigenous youth mental health in New Brunswick

'Significant failures' in addressing Indigenous youth mental health in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's independent advocate for children, youth and seniors released a report Monday saying the province has failed to collaborate with First Nations governments to address youth mental health.
N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation

N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland and Labrador judge has acquitted a man of six crimes, including sexual assault and sexual interference, citing inadequacies in the investigation by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
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