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N.S. hiring 8 new specialists to work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The specialists will be divided into two teams. One will be based in Cape Breton and the other will stay in Halifax. Continue reading
Bedford teacher recognized for using CPR to save husband’s life
On Dec. 14, 2018, Kyle Schmeisser returned home complaining of chest pain after playing hockey. Continue reading
Group of 20 women experience rare day and night aboard HMCS St. John’s
This year, HMSC St. John’s welcomed aboard a group of 20 women from across the country for International Women’s Day. Continue reading
Halifax councillor says snow-clearing standards need to change
Crews are continuing to clear snow off sidewalks, but for some it’s taking too long. Continue reading
Drop-in support centre for veterans opens its doors in Dartmouth
VETS Canada was created nine years ago in Halifax with a focus of preventing homelessness among veterans. Continue reading
Volunteers create fire-safety training for immigrants in the wake of fatal Halifax fire
Emad Aziz said he wanted to help make a difference and promote fire safety. Continue reading
Child poverty rates go down in every province except Nova Scotia: StatCan
In addition to having the highest number of children in poverty, Nova Scotia also has the lowest median income after tax at $50,200. Continue reading
Halifax police say they’re ‘ready to respond’ to active shooters, conduct training every 2 years
In the wake of a weapons complaint at Dartmouth High School, Halifax Regional Police say they are prepared to deal with a potential active shooter situation. Continue reading
Royal Canadian Navy culture a barrier to recruitment efforts: retired commander
The regular navy force is made up of about 8,000 sailors, according to Commodore Steve Waddell, but they’re currently 10 per cent short of that. Continue reading
Dalhousie teams up with Phoenix Youth to make dental hygiene more accessible
Each Tuesday, two dental students go to Phoenix Youth’s drop-in centre to do a cleaning. Already, dozens of young people have taken advantage of the program. Continue reading
Advocacy group wants to see Uber, Lyft in Halifax by Canada Day
In a survey conducted by HRM last year, 88 per cent of respondents said they wanted Uber or Lyft to come to Halifax. Continue reading
Review of Cogswell interchange design calls for roundabout to be axed
A report by an international urban design firm says changes are needed to make the Cogswell interchange redesign more people-friendly. Continue reading
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Flu vaccines in short supply in Nova Scotia
This year, about 430,000 doses were ordered and they have all been distributed. Continue reading
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‘My skills aren’t being utilized’: Medical school graduate says more residency spots needed in N.S.
In the first iteration last year, 93 per cent of first-time applicants from Canadian schools were matched, compared to only 46 per cent of international medical graduates. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia Power warns of dangers of stealing copper
NS Power is issuing a warning after thieves have been cutting fencing around their power stations to get inside and steal copper. Continue reading