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Months after request, Nova Scotia silent on possible buyout of flooded Halifax homes

Months after request, Nova Scotia silent on possible buyout of flooded Halifax homes

HALIFAX — Frustration is building with a lack of a commitment from the Nova Scotia government to buy and demolish some of the Halifax area homes ravaged by massive flooding last July. Halifax Regional Council sent a letter on Oct.
Plan for emergency homeless shelters raises concern in Cape Breton community

Plan for emergency homeless shelters raises concern in Cape Breton community

WHITNEY PIER, N.S.
Long-delayed report from Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry to be released Jan. 31

Long-delayed report from Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry to be released Jan. 31

HALIFAX — The long-delayed inquiry report into an Afghanistan war veteran's decision to kill his family and himself in Nova Scotia will be released Jan. 31.
One person injured after fire at tent encampment in front of Halifax City Hall

One person injured after fire at tent encampment in front of Halifax City Hall

HALIFAX — One person has been injured after a fire at the homeless tent encampment in front of Halifax City Hall. The municipality says firefighters were called to the Grand Parade square around 6:30 a.m. after a report of a tent fire.
Nova Scotia announces its first screening program for lung cancer

Nova Scotia announces its first screening program for lung cancer

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has launched its first screening program for lung cancer as it battles the highest rates of the disease in the country.
Why lawyers say alleged police wrongdoing in the Glen Assoun case can't be forgotten

Why lawyers say alleged police wrongdoing in the Glen Assoun case can't be forgotten

HALIFAX — For Sean MacDonald, the push to restart a criminal investigation into police destruction of evidence in the Glen Assoun wrongful conviction case matters both for personal reasons and for the precedent it could set.
Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

HALIFAX — A 22-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged with lighting a fire last May that grew to become one of the largest wildfires in the province's history. The Barrington Lake fire southwest of Shelburne, N.S.
Former staffer suing Nova Scotia premier's office for firing over social media post

Former staffer suing Nova Scotia premier's office for firing over social media post

HALIFAX — A former political adviser fired by the Nova Scotia premier’s office last fall over a post on her social media that was characterized as antisemitic is suing for wrongful dismissal.
Nova Scotia to meet 2026 targets for daycare under federal funding deal: officials

Nova Scotia to meet 2026 targets for daycare under federal funding deal: officials

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is on track to create 9,500 new daycare spaces by March 2026 under an agreement with the federal government, Education Department officials told a legislature committee Wednesday.
Black community in Nova Scotia town opposes development near recreation centre

Black community in Nova Scotia town opposes development near recreation centre

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — A proposed long-term care facility in a northeastern Nova Scotia town has ignited concerns in the local Black community over the future of a much loved recreation centre.