A preliminary investigation report released by the mother of the associated patient details alleged abuse at Nova Scotia Hospital’s Emerald Hall.

Chantelle Oulton says the provincial government is denying her child access to cannabis oil, which she believes her daughter needs to control her epileptic seizures.

Morgan Oulton has a prescription for cannabis oil but because she is in the care of the Department of Community Services, is unable to use it.

HALIFAX – A group representing parents of children with intellectual or physical disabilities spoke out on Wednesday against a recommendation that they say, if adopted, would discriminate against their children. The recommendation was included in the Report of the Minister’s Panel on Education, released back in October. According to the report, the province’s inclusive education...