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For N.S. welfare recipients, budget freeze by Tories in inflationary times hurts

For N.S. welfare recipients, budget freeze by Tories in inflationary times hurts

HALIFAX — Sandra Page wonders how the Nova Scotia government expects her to remain healthy after its recent budget froze welfare payments despite more than a year of high inflation.
Nova Scotia RCMP investigate theft from park dedicated to two women killed by gunman

Nova Scotia RCMP investigate theft from park dedicated to two women killed by gunman

DEBERT, N.S. — The husband of a woman killed in the Nova Scotia mass shooting three years ago is offering a reward for information about a theft from a memorial park that pays tribute to her life.
Halifax hotel with 190 beds to be used as temporary housing as need expands

Halifax hotel with 190 beds to be used as temporary housing as need expands

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government says a Halifax hotel it has leased as a homeless shelter will also house people who are discharged from hospitals but still require a bed and care.
Nova Scotia judges describes rising violence, tension in Halifax-area provincial jail

Nova Scotia judges describes rising violence, tension in Halifax-area provincial jail

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge's ruling released Friday sheds light on rising violence and intimidation among inmates in a Halifax jail.
Ottawa signs agreement with Nova Scotia First Nations chiefs on health services

Ottawa signs agreement with Nova Scotia First Nations chiefs on health services

HALIFAX — The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaq chiefs on the transfer of federal health services.
Former N.S. med student who killed 22-year-old will be eligible for parole in 2030

Former N.S. med student who killed 22-year-old will be eligible for parole in 2030

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge has ruled that a former medical student who killed another student during a drug deal — and then disposed of his body — will be eligible for parole in about seven-and-a-half years.
Acadian groups looking to raise $2.5 million to save Nova Scotia church

Acadian groups looking to raise $2.5 million to save Nova Scotia church

HALIFAX — Two Acadian organizations are working together to save a huge Catholic church in southwestern Nova Scotia. Nation Prospère Acadie and the Société Héritage Saint-Bernard say they have launched a campaign to raise $2.
N.S. fisher goes to court to reopen eel fishery closed by Ottawa after violence

N.S. fisher goes to court to reopen eel fishery closed by Ottawa after violence

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia company is seeking to have a court overturn the recent federal decision to close the lucrative eel fishery in the Maritimes.
N.S. Liberals say government failing to stem court delays as child porn case stayed

N.S. Liberals say government failing to stem court delays as child porn case stayed

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal opposition is sounding the alarm over shortfalls in court resources after a 38-year-old man charged with child pornography offences had his case stayed due to delays.
Scenic N.S. town looking to sell historic 1890s schoolhouse, says can't afford upkeep

Scenic N.S. town looking to sell historic 1890s schoolhouse, says can't afford upkeep

LUNENBURG, N.S. — A prominent former schoolhouse in the scenic Nova Scotia town of Lunenburg is up for sale because the community can't afford the costs of maintaining the national historic site.
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