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Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home-heating assistance

Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home-heating assistance

HALIFAX 鈥 Nova Scotia is investing $140 million over the next four years for energy efficiency programs to help low- and middle-income homeowners end their use of heating oil.
Winter storm forces school closures in parts of the Maritimes

Winter storm forces school closures in parts of the Maritimes

HALIFAX 鈥 Winter storm warnings remain in effect for much of the Maritimes as a snowstorm has forced the closure of schools in parts of Nova Scotia and P.E.I.
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.
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.
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.
Nova Scotia finance minister defends spending process flagged by auditor general

Nova Scotia finance minister defends spending process flagged by auditor general

HALIFAX 鈥 Nova Scotia鈥檚 finance minister has dismissed the need for more oversight of extra government spending, saying any such debate in the legislature would occur after the money had been spent anyway.