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First Nation chief encouraged by step toward designated Mi'kmaq Halifax council seat

First Nation chief encouraged by step toward designated Mi'kmaq Halifax council seat

HALIFAX — The chief of Millbrook First Nation says he’s encouraged by Halifax taking the first step toward creating a designated Mi’kmaq seat on its regional council.
Affordable housing advocates, students point to gaps in Nova Scotia housing plan

Affordable housing advocates, students point to gaps in Nova Scotia housing plan

HALIFAX — Advocates for low-income renters and students in Nova Scotia are pointing out gaps in the province's plan to avoid a potential shortfall of 41,200 residential units by 2028. The plan was announced at a news conference in Halifax on Monday.
Nova Scotia RCMP investigate possible hate crime after Pride flag torn down at school

Nova Scotia RCMP investigate possible hate crime after Pride flag torn down at school

LYONS BROOK, N.S. — The RCMP say they are investigating a hate-motivated crime after a Pride flag was ripped down at a Nova Scotia school.
Halifax takes first steps to designate seat on council for Mi'kmaq representation

Halifax takes first steps to designate seat on council for Mi'kmaq representation

Halifax is taking the first steps toward designating a Mi’kmaq seat on its municipal council.
Remembrance Day ceremony in Halifax moves across harbour due to homeless camp

Remembrance Day ceremony in Halifax moves across harbour due to homeless camp

HALIFAX — The Remembrance Day ceremony normally held at Halifax’s Grand Parade is being moved across the harbour because the grounds are being used as a tent encampment for homeless people.
Ecology group says Nova Scotia coastal protection legislation needs to be proclaimed

Ecology group says Nova Scotia coastal protection legislation needs to be proclaimed

HALIFAX — A Halifax-based environmental group wants provincial legislation passed in 2019 immediately brought into force of law to protect Nova Scotia’s coastlines.
Nova Scotia offering 50 prizes worth $1,000 each for the best health-care ideas

Nova Scotia offering 50 prizes worth $1,000 each for the best health-care ideas

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is so keen to improve the province's ailing health-care sector that it is offering 50 prizes of $1,000 each to health workers who have ideas for improving the system.
Nova Scotia government lays out plan to reduce 41,000-home shortage by 2028

Nova Scotia government lays out plan to reduce 41,000-home shortage by 2028

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative government released a housing plan Monday that it says will help address a projected shortage of 41,000 homes by 2028.
After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling off

After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling off

HALIFAX — The population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales appears to be stabilizing after years of discouraging declines, according to new data released Monday by an international team of marine scientists.
Three people, including an infant, killed in Nova Scotia highway collision

Three people, including an infant, killed in Nova Scotia highway collision

FORT LAWRENCE, N.S. — Three people, including an infant, have died in a highway collision between an SUV and a car in Nova Scotia’s Cumberland County.
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