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In Halifax, a city surrounded by forests, citizens call for wildfire escape routes

In Halifax, a city surrounded by forests, citizens call for wildfire escape routes

HALIFAX — As she stood outside her Halifax home recently and recalled the acrid smoke that filled the horizon last spring, Antoniella Assalone wondered whether she will have a safe escape route if another wildfire comes.
N.S. man charged with attempted murder after stabbing

N.S. man charged with attempted murder after stabbing

MIDDLE SACKVILLE, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia have charged a 41-year-old man with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing that left another man with life-threatening injuries.
Halifax Rifles to mark Remembrance Day with parade on city's Common

Halifax Rifles to mark Remembrance Day with parade on city's Common

HALIFAX — A historic Halifax-based military unit is returning to the city’s Common for the first time in decades with a parade to mark Remembrance Day.
'The monsters and opioids had her.' N.S. minister describes daughter's addiction

'The monsters and opioids had her.' N.S. minister describes daughter's addiction

HALIFAX — The scourge that is Canada's opioid addiction crisis was laid bare in the Nova Scotia legislature this week as politicians of every stripe rose to share personal stories about their struggles with this notorious class of drugs.
N.S. legislature ready to consider changes to avoid sitting until midnight most days

N.S. legislature ready to consider changes to avoid sitting until midnight most days

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia legislature was set Thursday to conclude a fall sitting marked by rancorous debate and opposition delay tactics after the government extended work hours to push through its agenda.
Advocates laud Halifax disaster registry to aid vulnerable, but want system expanded

Advocates laud Halifax disaster registry to aid vulnerable, but want system expanded

HALIFAX — Advocates are welcoming a new registry in Halifax that helps vulnerable citizens receive specialized help during emergencies, but they say the service should be available across the province.
Four Nova Scotians awarded province's highest award for bravery

Four Nova Scotians awarded province's highest award for bravery

HALIFAX — Talbot Boyer had seen a lot during his four years as a Halifax transit bus driver, but nothing like the life-threatening scene he encountered on a downtown street early on Jan. 29, 2021.
Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan premiers emphasize call to be part of housing deals

Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan premiers emphasize call to be part of housing deals

HALIFAX — The premiers of Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan say Canada’s need for housing is too complex for provinces not to be at the table when Ottawa strikes housing deals with municipalities.
Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

HALIFAX — Canada's premiers presented a rare unified front Monday as they took turns saying Ottawa's recent changes to its carbon pricing measures were unfairly applied across the country.
Stamp of Mona Parsons, jailed by Nazis for aiding aircrews, unveiled in Nova Scotia

Stamp of Mona Parsons, jailed by Nazis for aiding aircrews, unveiled in Nova Scotia

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — A Canadian woman who was jailed in Nazi Germany for helping Allied aircrews escape the occupied Netherlands is being honoured on a postage stamp.