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‘Hunger games of parenting’: Parents call for more help for students with autism
By Marieke Walsh Political Reporter
While the province injects millions into class caps and pre-primary programming, parents of students with autism say their children are being left behind. Continue reading
IWK expense scandal: N.S. auditor general to investigate, provide information to police
The decision by Pickup comes in the wake of an ongoing expense scandal gripping one of the province’s premier hospitals. Continue reading
In ongoing expense scandal, province comes to defence of IWK board
Several reviews are underway, the IWK’s CEO has resigned, and its CFO is on paid leave, but the provincial cabinet says it has full confidence in the board that over sees the children’s hospital. Continue reading
IWK Health Centre’s chief financial officer on paid leave in wake of expense scandal
The former IWK president and CEO Tracy Kitch resigned Aug. 23 for what the chairwoman of the hospital’s board described as personal reasons. Continue reading
Nova Scotia refuses to release details on personal email use in government
The Nova Scotia government’s decision stands as an apparent contradiction to the directions from the province’s information and privacy commissioner. Continue reading
Survey questions the future of Nova Scotia Tory Leader Jamie Baillie
After two elections where he fell short of forming a government, questions are mounting about Jamie Baillie’s future. Continue reading
NSGEU gives notice of charter challenge to Bill 148
Nova Scotia’s biggest union has sent warning to the government that it will ask the courts to strike down Bill 148. Continue reading
N.S. Liberals leave out contentious portion of Bill 148 in request for constitutional review
A Liberal government promise to have the courts test Nova Scotia’s wage legislation against the constitution won’t include one of the bill’s most controversial sections. Continue reading
Fate of Nova Scotia wage legislation unclear: lawyer
The provincial government’s confidence in its wage legislation might be premature according to a Halifax labour lawyer. Continue reading
Man found stabbed near Halifax police headquarters
Police say a man was found suffering from stab wounds near their headquarters early Sunday. Continue reading
Woman charged with arson after Dartmouth fire
A Dartmouth woman is facing an arson charge in the wake of a fire on Saturday evening. Continue reading
Thousands flock to Halifax, Dartmouth waterfronts for Tall Ships Regatta
Tourists are expected to descend on the waterfront by the thousands to check out the nearly 30 tall ships calling on Halifax as part of the Tall Ships Regatta. Continue reading
Nova Scotia minister used private email for government work: documents
Documents show cabinet minister Leo Glavine relied on a private email account when he was minister of health. Continue reading
Pre-primary program could lead to disjointed system: Autism Nova Scotia
Autism Nova Scotia says the timing of pre-primary and another crucial program for kids with autism called Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention need to match up in order for the programs to be fully accessible. Continue reading
Nova Scotia pre-primary program gets mixed response
Hundreds of Nova Scotians have already signed up for the province’s pre-primary program but others are skeptical about the government’s plans. Continue reading
