Rural Nova Scotia

• ‘It’s not practical’: Veterans pushing for local care in rural Nova Scotia

  Veterans are pushing for the federal government to change the criteria for accessing care by Veterans Affairs Canada, which do not allow for care in rural N.S.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2023
  
• 10-year-old child found dead after ATV crash in rural Nova Scotia

  Police said they initially responded to a missing child report late on Saturday evening after being notified that a child left a residence for an ATV ride and hadn't returned.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2023
  
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• Nova Scotia to invest $59 million for new medical school at Cape Breton University

  The medical school will be the second in the province and is expected to graduate 30 doctors a year, in collaboration with Dalhousie University's faculty of medicine.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2023
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• Homophobic vandalism reminder of risks of being out in rural Nova Scotia

  RCMP say acts of vandalism in Liverpool and Lawrencetown are being investigated as criminal mischief that appears to have been motivated by prejudice or hate.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2023
• New hockey program in Nova Scotia breaking down barriers to help kids play

  The Eastern Shore Minor Hockey Association (ESMHA) is hoping to inspire more youth to lace up their skates in rural communities through its new program.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2023
• Scotiabank closure will be ‘another blow’ to rural N.S. community

  With an aging population of around 2,000, some Sheet Harbour residents fear seniors without internet access will be without accessible banking when the Scotiabank branch closes.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2022
• Little and Big Tancook Islands to get new $10M car ferry

  The ferry will be able to hold 18 cars, replacing the current foot-passenger-only ferry that is 38 years old.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2020
• Nova Scotia RCMP release terrifying timeline of 13-hour shooting rampage

  The RCMP has not held a press briefing since Wednesday. The speaker will be Supt. Darren Campbell, officer in charge of support services for Nova Scotia RCMP.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2020
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• Family of 91-year-old rural N.S. man scrambling to find him a family doctor

  Kerri Bogle is preparing for her grandfather to lose his family physician and the health consequences she expects to come with it.

  Health

  Jan 9, 2020
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• Nova Scotia community in shock over loss of ‘iconic’ Abriel Fisheries

  In the small Eastern Shore community of Tangier, Abriel Fisheries was more than a place to work -- it was part of the region's identity.

  Features

  Dec 20, 2019