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'Not for now,' says N.S. Tory leader regarding order-making power for info czar

'Not for now,' says N.S. Tory leader regarding order-making power for info czar

HALIFAX — The leader of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives made clear last week that if he's re-elected, a key change that he once supported to increase the power of the province's information commissioner is on the back burner, if not dead.
Woman forced to seek international care worries for those in N.S. still suffering

Woman forced to seek international care worries for those in N.S. still suffering

A woman who was forced to seek out-of-country treatment that cost more than $100,000 for her agonizing chronic condition said she welcomes a recent apology from Nova Scotia's premier, but worries for others who are still suffering in pain without ade
Decision not to print voter cards for N.S. election 'short-sighted': seniors advocate

Decision not to print voter cards for N.S. election 'short-sighted': seniors advocate

HALIFAX — A group advocating for seniors believes Nova Scotia's elections agency has made a mistake by opting not to mail out voter information cards in the current provincial campaign, calling the move short-sighted and arguing it risks excluding a
Nova Scotia premier's 'fix health care' promise under scrutiny in election campaign

Nova Scotia premier's 'fix health care' promise under scrutiny in election campaign

HALIFAX — Tim Houston was wrapping up his election victory speech on Aug. 18, 2021, when Nova Scotia's premier-designate repeated a pledge he had made many times during the campaign.
N.S. premier apologizes to women who fought in court for out-of-province operations

N.S. premier apologizes to women who fought in court for out-of-province operations

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's premier is apologizing after a court criticized his government for what it calls a flawed, discriminatory and unfair process that led to two women being rejected for coverage of out-of-province treatments.
Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to establish a public inquiry into illegal fishing if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.
Residents return to homes after north-end Halifax area evacuated due to gas leak

Residents return to homes after north-end Halifax area evacuated due to gas leak

HALIFAX — People in a north-end Halifax neighbourhood were cleared to return to their homes and workplaces Friday after a natural gas leak affecting the area was contained.
Elections Nova Scotia warns of phishing scam trying to collect personal information

Elections Nova Scotia warns of phishing scam trying to collect personal information

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's elections agency is warning the public about an online phishing scam trying to collect personal information.
Nova Scotia votes: Liberals critical of decision not to mail out voter info cards

Nova Scotia votes: Liberals critical of decision not to mail out voter info cards

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Liberal party is sounding the alarm over Elections Nova Scotia's decision Thursday not to mail voter information cards ahead of the Nov. 26 provincial election because of a possible postal strike.
Halifax mall stabbing: Second youth pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of teen

Halifax mall stabbing: Second youth pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of teen

HALIFAX — A second Halifax youth has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy earlier this year.
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