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‘It’s time for someone else’: N.S. Premier Stephen McNeil stepping down from public office
After 17 years as an elected official, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says “it’s time” to step down and let someone else lead. Continue reading
Dartmouth group home residents celebrate Natal Day in ‘reverse’
Hilton Drive Group Home residents invited members of the public to swing by their street and honk their horns for their ‘Reverse Parade.’ Continue reading
Nova Scotia residents raise alarm over causeway’s threat to local fish stocks
A group of concerned citizens is calling for government action to protect fish and fish habitat in the Avon River. Continue reading
North Preston marchers demand justice, community investment through defunding police
North Preston, the largest indigenous Black community in Canada, has historically been stigmatized and mistreated by police, media and politicians. Continue reading
‘We’re not there yet’: Atlantic bubble to stay closed as premiers disagree on popping date
Premier Stephen McNeil initially hoped to allow isolation-free travel in Nova Scotia for all Canadians by mid-July. Continue reading
Lack of transparency over N.S. officials’ support for public inquiry into mass shooting
Nova Scotians have not heard their top elected officials voice public support for an inquiry into the mass shooting prior to this week. Continue reading
Protest changes to public thanks after families of victims in N.S. shooting obtain inquiry
The families of the 22 people killed in the tragedy say the announcement of a full public inquiry is the result of their determination and public support. Continue reading
After backlash, governments agree to hold public inquiry into Nova Scotia shooting
The inquiry will be equipped with the ability to summon witnesses or require them to provide evidence as well as the power to subpoena documents. Continue reading
‘Incompatible with current values’: Cornwallis task force recommends renaming, investing
It’s time to rename streets and parks, and invest in infrastructure that celebrates Indigenous history, says the joint task force. Continue reading
The New Reality: Performers take art online to keep festivals alive during COVID-19
Both the Halifax Busker Festival and the Halifax Jazz Festival have gone completely online due to COVID-19 this year, forcing performers to adapt and innovate. Continue reading
Pandemic bonus for front-line workers at NSHA may not be paid until October
The Nova Scotia Health Authority has told its staff that payments under the Essential Health Care Workers Program may not come until the fall. Continue reading
Here’s what you need to know about going back to Halifax libraries
Halifax Public Libraries are open once again, but each branch has undergone some changes to make visits safer for the public. Continue reading
Halifax dog lovers gather in solidarity against banning ‘dangerous’ breeds in Nova Scotia
The event took place about a month after a Nova Scotia woman was killed by her dog, which was publicly mislabelled as a pit bull. Continue reading
N.S. harm reduction advocates applaud police chiefs for stance on drug decriminalization
The Canadian Association of National Police chiefs has endorsed the decriminalization of simple possession of illicit drugs. Continue reading
Advocates call for an early ‘window’ into Nova Scotia’s plan for schools
The Education Department will release its plan for schools by the end of the month, but some parent and teacher advocates are concerned about transparency. Continue reading