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ARTS AND CULTURE Morning File What’s the future of the NFB? by Philip Moscovitch May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Arts and Culture Screen Nova Scotia plans to build sound stage next to Halifax Exhibition Centre by Suzanne Rent April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Morning File Babes in the Dartmouth wood: The story of Jane Elizabeth and Margaret Meagher by Suzanne Rent April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 BLACK NOVA SCOTIA Black Nova Scotia Municipality transfers land near Africville Church Museum to Africville Heritage Trust by Suzanne Rent May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Black Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative hosting 5th annual Black men’s health conference by Yvette d'Entremont March 7, 2024March 14, 2024 Morning File The real story of slavery in Canadian history by Suzanne Rent and Yvette d'Entremont February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 COMMENTARY Commentary Nova Scotia’s past and future greenhouse gas emissions by Larry Hughes May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Commentary Mary Campbell, 1964-2024 by Tim Bousquet April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Commentary Nova Scotia’s premier, rural driving, and the carbon tax by Larry Hughes April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 COVID COVID After cancer and heart disease, COVID is the third-leading cause of death in Canada; a new non-profit hopes to raise awareness by Yvette d'Entremont March 6, 2024March 13, 2024 COVID New report highlights experiences of migrant and immigrant women workers in Nova Scotia by Yvette d'Entremont March 6, 2024March 13, 2024 COVID Nova Scotia Health, IWK removing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees by Yvette d'Entremont February 21, 2024February 28, 2024 ECONOMY Labour Nova Scotia nurses hear about initiatives to address chronic shortages during union AGM by Jennifer Henderson May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 Utilities Nova Scotia Power wants January power bill increase to cover 2023 storm costs by Jennifer Henderson May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Poverty ‘People are desperate’: Nova Scotia shoppers seek alternatives to big grocers by Yvette d'Entremont May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 EDUCATION Education Cellphone policy coming to Nova Scotia schools by Jennifer Henderson May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Education Nova Scotia Teachers Union, province, reach agreement in principle by Yvette d'Entremont April 18, 2024April 25, 2024 Labour Nova Scotia teachers vote in favour of strike mandate by Yvette d'Entremont April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 ENVIRONMENT Climate Hundreds rally to demand that province change course on Coastal Protection Act by Yvette d'Entremont May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Policing Halifax cop charged in domestic assault on woman by Suzanne Rent May 8, 2024May 9, 2024 City Hall ‘Encampments are not a housing solution’: homelessness in Halifax getting worse, council hears by Suzanne Rent May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 EQUITY AND EQUALITY Poverty ‘Disheartening data’: Nova Scotia advocates concerned by increased poverty and food insecurity rates by Yvette d'Entremont April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 City Hall Halifax aiming for zero road fatalities, serious injuries by 2038 by Suzanne Rent April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 Province House Cumberland Public Libraries get funding from municipalities, province for next year by Suzanne Rent April 10, 2024April 18, 2024 FRANCOPHONE NOVA SCOTIA New documentary explores Acadian cuisine in Nova Scotia by Yvette d'Entremont March 15, 2024March 22, 2024 Meteghan museum volunteers frustrated after theft of supplies required to restore historic home March 6, 2024March 13, 2024 Exploring how language and health connect in two Nova Scotia Acadian communities January 25, 2024February 6, 2024 GOVERNMENT Fires Councillor withdraws motion on ban on open fires during wildfire season by Suzanne Rent May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 City Hall Halifax looks at hiring municipal architect for housing created under accelerator fund by Suzanne Rent May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Province House Kids in provincial care are falling through the cracks: auditor general by Jennifer Henderson May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 HEALTH Health New online tool helps Canadians choose best abortion option by Yvette d'Entremont May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Health Nova Scotia Health job fair attracts thousands by Jennifer Henderson April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 Health Just 6 dentists in Nova Scotia are participating in new federal dental care plan by Jennifer Henderson April 10, 2024April 18, 2024 HOUSING Province House NDP leader promises ‘homes within reach’ by Jennifer Henderson May 5, 2024May 6, 2024 Housing Testy meeting over a health care housing project in Tatamagouche ends with conciliatory promises from deputy minister by Joan Baxter April 26, 2024April 27, 2024 City Hall Halifax, Dartmouth may get new, expanded heritage districts under proposed changes for housing funding by Suzanne Rent April 18, 2024April 25, 2024 INDIGENOUS NOVA SCOTIA Crime and Courts Former Sipekne’katik Chief Mike Sack faces criminal charges on three separate incidents. They aren’t his first brush with the law by Tim Bousquet January 4, 2024January 17, 2024 Fishery Deck modification led to fatal capsizing of Nova Scotia fishing vessel, says Transportation Safety Board by Yvette d'Entremont November 22, 2023November 29, 2023 Morning File Grappling with history while slowly paddling forward by Philip Moscovitch November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 INVESTIGATION Forestry NDP Natural Resources critic Charlie Angus speaks about Paper Excellence by Joan Baxter April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Business and Development Parliamentary committee to investigate ownership of Paper Excellence by Joan Baxter March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 Investigation Deforestation Inc: Media investigation into Paper Excellence ignites concerns on Parliament Hill over the company’s mysterious ownership, Chinese ties, and rapid expansion in Canada by Joan Baxter March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 JUSTICE Crime and Courts Halifax police chief drops appeal of review board decision on Geoffrey Sykes by Suzanne Rent April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 Morning File ‘Your voice is so important’: Saint Mary’s letter campaign supports survivors of sexual violence by Suzanne Rent April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Crime and Courts Someone named Karen Oldfield is accused of driving a car that struck a man using a wheelchair in a Barrington Street crosswalk by Suzanne Rent March 25, 2024April 11, 2024 LOCAL NEWS Arts and Culture Cumberland Public Libraries fight budget cuts that could mean layoffs and branch closures by Suzanne Rent November 18, 2023November 27, 2023 Crime and Courts Former Kentville planning director suing town for wrongful dismissal, alleging mental distress, humiliation by Suzanne Rent November 3, 2023November 10, 2023 Morning File Ecum Secum resident organizes petition to get cell tower for Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore by Suzanne Rent August 15, 2023August 22, 2023 MASS CASUALTY COMMISSION Mass Casualty Commission The committee created to monitor the progress of the Mass Casualty Commission’s recommendations won’t comment on the speed or effectiveness of the implementation of those recommendations, says the committee chair by Tim Bousquet May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 Mass Casualty Commission Nova Scotia RCMP release strategy, update on progress since MCC report by Suzanne Rent March 28, 2024April 11, 2024 Commentary Monitoring implementation of the Mass Casualty Report’s recommendations. So far, so bad … by Stephen Kimber January 14, 2024January 22, 2024 MORNING FILE Morning File This Fredericton man is using untested ‘artificial intelligence’ to help convict people across the United States by Tim Bousquet May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 Morning File The same people behind a disastrous book fair where Maxime Bernier was the guest of honour want to bring the CFL to Charlottetown by Philip Moscovitch May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Morning File ‘Idealized realism’: a conversation about architectural renderings by Philip Moscovitch May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 POLICING Mass Murders 2020 Residents say officials’ silence on Bass River deaths show lessons have not been learned from Portapique by Jennifer Henderson April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 Policing Two deaths near Portapique on eve of mass murder anniversary by Jennifer Henderson April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Province House Nova Scotia begins review of police services in aftermath of Portapique by Jennifer Henderson March 14, 2024March 22, 2024 SCIENCE, RESEARCH, and TECHNOLOGY Climate More than half of all branded plastic pollution linked to 56 companies, study says by Yvette d'Entremont April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Climate Nova Scotia researchers explore ways to support agricultural sector, meet Canada’s climate goals and nutritional needs by Yvette d'Entremont April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Medical Research Metabolism plays critical role in reducing frailty risk in older adults, study says by Yvette d'Entremont April 15, 2024April 22, 2024 SPORTS Morning File Pink Shirt Day and a volleyball coach disciplined for ‘sexual maltreatment’ by Tim Bousquet April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Sports Travis Price started Pink Shirt Day and went on to coach volleyball. Now a volleyball coach named Travis Price appears on a registry of those prohibited from coaching because of abusive behaviour. by Suzanne Rent April 4, 2024April 11, 2024 Profiles ‘We’re all in this together’: Competition, collaboration, and caring in a dragon boat and beyond by Suzanne Rent September 19, 2023October 20, 2023 TRANSPORTATION City Hall Halifax resident uses open data to look for inefficiencies in Halifax Transit ridership by Suzanne Rent April 2, 2024April 11, 2024 Transportation Governments announce $260 million in funding for fast ferry connecting Bedford and downtown Halifax March 4, 2024March 12, 2024 City Hall Halifax Transit charges ahead to get fleet of electric buses ready for next winter February 16, 2024February 27, 2024 WOMEN Morning File Gender-based violence: ‘Name it, frame it, and support survivors’ by Suzanne Rent April 25, 2024April 26, 2024 Morning File The peaceful, contented, and fascinating members of the Dull Women’s Club by Suzanne Rent April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 City Hall Report calls for Halifax to combat Islamophobia, improve safety for Muslim women, girls by Suzanne Rent March 26, 2024April 11, 2024 WORLD CLASS BULLSHITTERS, GRIFTERS, AND SCAMS CFL expansion promoter eyes Charlottetown because of Halifax and Moncton’s ‘pervasive socio-economic malaise’ by Philip Moscovitch April 10, 2024April 12, 2024 Calling out the bullshit behind corporate jargon and inspirational quotes by Suzanne Rent and Jennifer Henderson December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Rockets Start Here: a student rocket that recently careened to Earth is to be launched from the Moms Out of Control Spaceport today by Tim Bousquet July 5, 2023July 6, 2023
Arts and Culture Screen Nova Scotia plans to build sound stage next to Halifax Exhibition Centre by Suzanne Rent April 25, 2024April 25, 2024
Morning File Babes in the Dartmouth wood: The story of Jane Elizabeth and Margaret Meagher by Suzanne Rent April 17, 2024April 17, 2024
Black Nova Scotia Municipality transfers land near Africville Church Museum to Africville Heritage Trust by Suzanne Rent May 8, 2024May 8, 2024
Black Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative hosting 5th annual Black men’s health conference by Yvette d'Entremont March 7, 2024March 14, 2024
Morning File The real story of slavery in Canadian history by Suzanne Rent and Yvette d'Entremont February 28, 2024February 28, 2024
Commentary Nova Scotia’s past and future greenhouse gas emissions by Larry Hughes May 6, 2024May 6, 2024
Commentary Nova Scotia’s premier, rural driving, and the carbon tax by Larry Hughes April 18, 2024April 18, 2024
COVID After cancer and heart disease, COVID is the third-leading cause of death in Canada; a new non-profit hopes to raise awareness by Yvette d'Entremont March 6, 2024March 13, 2024
COVID New report highlights experiences of migrant and immigrant women workers in Nova Scotia by Yvette d'Entremont March 6, 2024March 13, 2024
COVID Nova Scotia Health, IWK removing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees by Yvette d'Entremont February 21, 2024February 28, 2024
Labour Nova Scotia nurses hear about initiatives to address chronic shortages during union AGM by Jennifer Henderson May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
Utilities Nova Scotia Power wants January power bill increase to cover 2023 storm costs by Jennifer Henderson May 3, 2024May 3, 2024
Poverty ‘People are desperate’: Nova Scotia shoppers seek alternatives to big grocers by Yvette d'Entremont May 3, 2024May 3, 2024
Education Cellphone policy coming to Nova Scotia schools by Jennifer Henderson May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Education Nova Scotia Teachers Union, province, reach agreement in principle by Yvette d'Entremont April 18, 2024April 25, 2024
Labour Nova Scotia teachers vote in favour of strike mandate by Yvette d'Entremont April 12, 2024April 12, 2024
Climate Hundreds rally to demand that province change course on Coastal Protection Act by Yvette d'Entremont May 8, 2024May 8, 2024
City Hall ‘Encampments are not a housing solution’: homelessness in Halifax getting worse, council hears by Suzanne Rent May 8, 2024May 8, 2024
Poverty ‘Disheartening data’: Nova Scotia advocates concerned by increased poverty and food insecurity rates by Yvette d'Entremont April 30, 2024April 30, 2024
City Hall Halifax aiming for zero road fatalities, serious injuries by 2038 by Suzanne Rent April 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Province House Cumberland Public Libraries get funding from municipalities, province for next year by Suzanne Rent April 10, 2024April 18, 2024
New documentary explores Acadian cuisine in Nova Scotia by Yvette d'Entremont March 15, 2024March 22, 2024
Meteghan museum volunteers frustrated after theft of supplies required to restore historic home March 6, 2024March 13, 2024
Exploring how language and health connect in two Nova Scotia Acadian communities January 25, 2024February 6, 2024
Fires Councillor withdraws motion on ban on open fires during wildfire season by Suzanne Rent May 8, 2024May 8, 2024
City Hall Halifax looks at hiring municipal architect for housing created under accelerator fund by Suzanne Rent May 8, 2024May 8, 2024
Province House Kids in provincial care are falling through the cracks: auditor general by Jennifer Henderson May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
Health New online tool helps Canadians choose best abortion option by Yvette d'Entremont May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Health Nova Scotia Health job fair attracts thousands by Jennifer Henderson April 29, 2024April 29, 2024
Health Just 6 dentists in Nova Scotia are participating in new federal dental care plan by Jennifer Henderson April 10, 2024April 18, 2024
Housing Testy meeting over a health care housing project in Tatamagouche ends with conciliatory promises from deputy minister by Joan Baxter April 26, 2024April 27, 2024
City Hall Halifax, Dartmouth may get new, expanded heritage districts under proposed changes for housing funding by Suzanne Rent April 18, 2024April 25, 2024
Crime and Courts Former Sipekne’katik Chief Mike Sack faces criminal charges on three separate incidents. They aren’t his first brush with the law by Tim Bousquet January 4, 2024January 17, 2024
Fishery Deck modification led to fatal capsizing of Nova Scotia fishing vessel, says Transportation Safety Board by Yvette d'Entremont November 22, 2023November 29, 2023
Morning File Grappling with history while slowly paddling forward by Philip Moscovitch November 2, 2023November 2, 2023
Forestry NDP Natural Resources critic Charlie Angus speaks about Paper Excellence by Joan Baxter April 12, 2023April 12, 2023
Business and Development Parliamentary committee to investigate ownership of Paper Excellence by Joan Baxter March 31, 2023March 31, 2023
Investigation Deforestation Inc: Media investigation into Paper Excellence ignites concerns on Parliament Hill over the company’s mysterious ownership, Chinese ties, and rapid expansion in Canada by Joan Baxter March 22, 2023March 22, 2023
Crime and Courts Halifax police chief drops appeal of review board decision on Geoffrey Sykes by Suzanne Rent April 22, 2024April 22, 2024
Morning File ‘Your voice is so important’: Saint Mary’s letter campaign supports survivors of sexual violence by Suzanne Rent April 11, 2024April 11, 2024
Crime and Courts Someone named Karen Oldfield is accused of driving a car that struck a man using a wheelchair in a Barrington Street crosswalk by Suzanne Rent March 25, 2024April 11, 2024
Arts and Culture Cumberland Public Libraries fight budget cuts that could mean layoffs and branch closures by Suzanne Rent November 18, 2023November 27, 2023
Crime and Courts Former Kentville planning director suing town for wrongful dismissal, alleging mental distress, humiliation by Suzanne Rent November 3, 2023November 10, 2023
Morning File Ecum Secum resident organizes petition to get cell tower for Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore by Suzanne Rent August 15, 2023August 22, 2023
Mass Casualty Commission The committee created to monitor the progress of the Mass Casualty Commission’s recommendations won’t comment on the speed or effectiveness of the implementation of those recommendations, says the committee chair by Tim Bousquet May 1, 2024May 1, 2024
Mass Casualty Commission Nova Scotia RCMP release strategy, update on progress since MCC report by Suzanne Rent March 28, 2024April 11, 2024
Commentary Monitoring implementation of the Mass Casualty Report’s recommendations. So far, so bad … by Stephen Kimber January 14, 2024January 22, 2024
Morning File This Fredericton man is using untested ‘artificial intelligence’ to help convict people across the United States by Tim Bousquet May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
Morning File The same people behind a disastrous book fair where Maxime Bernier was the guest of honour want to bring the CFL to Charlottetown by Philip Moscovitch May 6, 2024May 6, 2024
Morning File ‘Idealized realism’: a conversation about architectural renderings by Philip Moscovitch May 3, 2024May 3, 2024
Mass Murders 2020 Residents say officials’ silence on Bass River deaths show lessons have not been learned from Portapique by Jennifer Henderson April 29, 2024April 29, 2024
Policing Two deaths near Portapique on eve of mass murder anniversary by Jennifer Henderson April 24, 2024April 24, 2024
Province House Nova Scotia begins review of police services in aftermath of Portapique by Jennifer Henderson March 14, 2024March 22, 2024
Climate More than half of all branded plastic pollution linked to 56 companies, study says by Yvette d'Entremont April 24, 2024April 24, 2024
Climate Nova Scotia researchers explore ways to support agricultural sector, meet Canada’s climate goals and nutritional needs by Yvette d'Entremont April 19, 2024April 19, 2024
Medical Research Metabolism plays critical role in reducing frailty risk in older adults, study says by Yvette d'Entremont April 15, 2024April 22, 2024
Morning File Pink Shirt Day and a volleyball coach disciplined for ‘sexual maltreatment’ by Tim Bousquet April 4, 2024April 4, 2024
Sports Travis Price started Pink Shirt Day and went on to coach volleyball. Now a volleyball coach named Travis Price appears on a registry of those prohibited from coaching because of abusive behaviour. by Suzanne Rent April 4, 2024April 11, 2024
Profiles ‘We’re all in this together’: Competition, collaboration, and caring in a dragon boat and beyond by Suzanne Rent September 19, 2023October 20, 2023
City Hall Halifax resident uses open data to look for inefficiencies in Halifax Transit ridership by Suzanne Rent April 2, 2024April 11, 2024
Transportation Governments announce $260 million in funding for fast ferry connecting Bedford and downtown Halifax March 4, 2024March 12, 2024
City Hall Halifax Transit charges ahead to get fleet of electric buses ready for next winter February 16, 2024February 27, 2024
Morning File Gender-based violence: ‘Name it, frame it, and support survivors’ by Suzanne Rent April 25, 2024April 26, 2024
Morning File The peaceful, contented, and fascinating members of the Dull Women’s Club by Suzanne Rent April 15, 2024April 15, 2024
City Hall Report calls for Halifax to combat Islamophobia, improve safety for Muslim women, girls by Suzanne Rent March 26, 2024April 11, 2024
CFL expansion promoter eyes Charlottetown because of Halifax and Moncton’s ‘pervasive socio-economic malaise’ by Philip Moscovitch April 10, 2024April 12, 2024
Calling out the bullshit behind corporate jargon and inspirational quotes by Suzanne Rent and Jennifer Henderson December 27, 2023December 27, 2023
Rockets Start Here: a student rocket that recently careened to Earth is to be launched from the Moms Out of Control Spaceport today by Tim Bousquet July 5, 2023July 6, 2023
