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A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats

A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats

HALIFAX — Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia NDP, will be leading her first provincial campaign since taking the reins of the party. Born: July 29, 1976.
A look at Zach Churchill, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party

A look at Zach Churchill, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party

HALIFAX — Zach Churchill will be taking the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia into its first provincial election since he became leader. Born: May 25, 1984. Early years: He was raised in Yarmouth, N.S., where his mother was a teacher and entrepreneur.
A look at Tim Houston, leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives

A look at Tim Houston, leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives

HALIFAX — Tim Houston, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, is seeking a second mandate as premier. Born: April 10, 1970.
Five key issues as Nova Scotia heads into a provincial election campaign

Five key issues as Nova Scotia heads into a provincial election campaign

HALIFAX — Nova Scotians are set to go to the polls in a provincial election called for Nov. 26 .
Canadian cities struggling to get past 'Whac-A-Mole' solution to homeless encampments

Canadian cities struggling to get past 'Whac-A-Mole' solution to homeless encampments

MONTREAL — On a strip of grass dividing a busy east-end Montreal thoroughfare from a block of residences in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district stand about two dozen tents, a reflection of a housing market that can't provide enough affordable homes.
Police arrest fourth person in death of Halifax teen Devon Marsman

Police arrest fourth person in death of Halifax teen Devon Marsman

HALIFAX — Halifax police have arrested a fourth person in a homicide case involving a 16-year-old boy who went missing two years ago. Devon Sinclair Marsman was last seen alive on Feb.
Small Nova Scotia town elects its first all-women council

Small Nova Scotia town elects its first all-women council

HALIFAX — A small town in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley elected its first all-women council last week, a "historic" result at a time when women continue to face barriers to entering local politics, says a member of the Federation of Canadian Municip
Nova Scotia premier appoints new finance minister after cabinet resignation

Nova Scotia premier appoints new finance minister after cabinet resignation

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced a cabinet shuffle Friday, appointing Tim Halman as finance minister and deputy premier.
'Safe and dignified place': Fully equipped tiny homes open near Halifax for homeless

'Safe and dignified place': Fully equipped tiny homes open near Halifax for homeless

HALIFAX — About 20 kilometres northwest of downtown Halifax, at the corner of Hopeful and Belief, lie rows of tiny homes, each with their own brightly coloured porch chair, waiting for their first occupants.
Body of teen in Halifax Walmart bakery oven was discovered by her mother

Body of teen in Halifax Walmart bakery oven was discovered by her mother

HALIFAX — A Sikh organization says the body of a 19-year-old employee was found in a Walmart bakery oven on Saturday by her mother — a co-worker at the Halifax store.
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