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Committee holds Paralympic Search event in Halifax
There are also drills to test their abilities, from endurance to hand-eye coordination to wheelchair skills. Continue reading
Complainant’s side concludes testimony in Human Rights complaint against HRM Fire
Lawyer for the Halifax Regional Municipality Karen MacDonald completed her cross-examination of the key witness Friday morning. Continue reading
Former Halifax firefighter concludes testimony at human rights inquiry
Kathleen Symington has alleged that the fire service discriminated against her based on her gender and disability. Continue reading
Human rights board hears discrimination complaint from former Halifax firefighter
The board heard from Kathleen Symington on Wednesday about events leading up to the complaint she filed in April 2016. Continue reading
Halifax residents react to Ipsos poll on racism
“We need to smash those stereotypes and see the humanity in each and every one of us,” said one Halifax resident. Continue reading
Dartmouth NDP candidate addresses hateful comments ahead of federal election
Comments included “How terrible Muslims are, you’re terrible people, you don’t belong here, we don’t want your kind,” Rana Zaman said. Continue reading
Halifax looks at making menstrual products free at municipal facilities
Last week at Halifax Regional Council, Coun. Lorelei Nicoll put forward the motion to have staff look into providing menstrual products for free at all municipal facilities. Continue reading
Halifax students lead climate march through downtown
Chants of “it’s not too late to change our fate” and “hey hey ho ho climate change has got to go” rang out as they made their way to three protest spots; MP Andy Fillmore’s office, City Hall and the Legislature. Continue reading
Nova Scotia adds 173 new positions to help with inclusive education
The $15 million put towards inclusive education this year includes over $3 million for training and development. Continue reading
Questions of diversity raised as Halifax appoints new police chief
The new chief was hired after a nationwide search which the selection panel says brought forward a diverse group of candidates from both a gender and cultural perspective. Continue reading
Lack of physicians forcing Lower Sackville walk-in clinic to close
The Community Care Walk-in Clinic on Cobequid Drive issued the notice of closure on Friday. Continue reading
HMCS Kingston and Shawinigan return to Halifax after three-month deployment to Africa
The deployment focused on community relations to build relationships with African nations and efforts to promote maritime security. Continue reading
Man charged in death of Nova Scotia man in Mexico
Local media has reported that Bruce Allen was stabbed at least five times. Local police are releasing few details at this point. Continue reading
‘Muslims Give Back’ campaign raising money to upgrade QEII family room in honour of Barho family
Members of the Ummah Mosque are raising money to upgrade the family rooms in honour of the Barho family, who lost seven children in a house fire earlier this year. Continue reading
‘I feel like they just don’t care’: The people waiting for mental health support in Atlantic Canada
Those suffering with mental illness have told Global News of year-long waitlists and being discharged from hospital even as they begged for help. Continue reading