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Nova Scotia unveils provincial budget; includes significant cuts to civil service
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N.S. mother whose teenage daughter was sexually assaulted says abuser deserves more jail time
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Ottawa spending $4 million on defence industry projects in Atlantic Canada
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Nova Scotia man died two days after being discharged from hospital, daughter says quality of care to blame
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Nova Scotia still ranks the worst in region for child poverty, says report
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N.S. drafts autism action plan
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May 15, 2024
Nova Scotia is drafting a provincial autism action plan. The mandate is expected to identify existing services and initiatives for children, youth, and adults on the autism spectrum and their families. But as Amber Fryday reports, it won't be ready this year.
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Nova Scotia Opposition asks for oversight on government spending ahead of legislature return02:06 | February 19, 2026 -
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‘There’s no way’; Halifax sports bar in shock after signed jerseys stolen01:54 | February 19, 2026 -
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Nova Scotia man died two days after being discharged from hospital, daughter says quality of care to blame02:36 | February 18, 2026 -
Nova Scotia still ranks the worst in region for child poverty, says report02:12 | February 18, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 1712:29 | February 17, 2026 -
‘It’s not fair’: Halifax nightclub forced to close due to flooding sewage02:08 | February 17, 2026 -
Construction to begin on much-anticipated whale sanctuary coming to N.S.01:52 | February 17, 2026
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N.S. drafts autism action plan02:14 | May 15, 2024
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Halifax remembers 35th Persian Gulf War anniversary02:24 | 35 minutes ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 2709:59 | February 27, 2026
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N.S. university students prepare for week-long strike to protest provincial education cuts01:53 | February 26, 2026
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‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor Mike Smith pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge01:39 | February 26, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 2509:07 | February 25, 2026
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Nova Scotia woman says she lost baby after ultrasound scheduling issues02:34 | February 25, 2026
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Nova Scotia budget cuts funding for Halifax student bus pass program02:13 | February 25, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 2411:11 | February 24, 2026
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Premier defends N.S. budget as critics continue to speak out02:02 | February 24, 2026
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Ukrainian communities in Maritimes mark Russian invasion anniversary02:07 | February 24, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 2310:45 | February 23, 2026
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Nova Scotia unveils provincial budget; includes significant cuts to civil service04:12 | February 23, 2026
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Maritimers brace themselves as another snow storm rages across the region02:05 | February 23, 2026
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N.S. mother whose teenage daughter was sexually assaulted says abuser deserves more jail time02:05 | February 23, 2026
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Halifax Black Film Festival returns for its 10th year.02:17 | February 21, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Feb. 2112:33 | February 21, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Feb. 2012:35 | February 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Feb. 2012:35 | February 20, 2026
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Ottawa investing more than $1M to address youth crime in the Maritimes01:52 | February 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 1909:37 | February 19, 2026
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Nova Scotia Opposition asks for oversight on government spending ahead of legislature return02:06 | February 19, 2026
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Ottawa spending $4 million on defence industry projects in Atlantic Canada02:05 | February 19, 2026
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‘There’s no way’; Halifax sports bar in shock after signed jerseys stolen01:54 | February 19, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 1811:34 | February 18, 2026
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Nova Scotia man died two days after being discharged from hospital, daughter says quality of care to blame02:36 | February 18, 2026
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Nova Scotia still ranks the worst in region for child poverty, says report02:12 | February 18, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 1712:29 | February 17, 2026
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‘It’s not fair’: Halifax nightclub forced to close due to flooding sewage02:08 | February 17, 2026
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Construction to begin on much-anticipated whale sanctuary coming to N.S.01:52 | February 17, 2026
N.S. drafts autism action plan
Description
May 15, 2024
Nova Scotia is drafting a provincial autism action plan. The mandate is expected to identify existing services and initiatives for children, youth, and adults on the autism spectrum and their families. But as Amber Fryday reports, it won't be ready this year.
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