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Former N.S. privacy commissioner wants office to gain resources, more powers

Former N.S. privacy commissioner wants office to gain resources, more powers

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's recently departed privacy commissioner says she hopes the provincial government will give her successor the power and resources they need to ensure citizens can access public records.
University teachers in Nova Scotia accuse government of going too far with new bill

University teachers in Nova Scotia accuse government of going too far with new bill

HALIFAX — A group that represents 1,400 university teachers in Nova Scotia is accusing the provincial government of trying to overstep its authority.
N.S. woman killed by intimate partner, seventh such death in five months: police

N.S. woman killed by intimate partner, seventh such death in five months: police

HALIFAX — Police in southwestern Nova Scotia say an 83-year-old woman died Sunday as a result of intimate partner violence, the seventh time a woman's death has been linked to domestic abuse in the province since mid-October.
A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

A federal byelection has been called for Halifax

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held in Halifax on April 14. The Halifax seat has been empty since Aug. 31, when longtime member of Parliament Andy Fillmore resigned to run for Halifax mayor.

Man having 'mental health episode' dies after struggle with police in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police oversight agency is investigating after a man died Friday night following an altercation with police. Halifax Regional Police say officers responded to a call for service in Bedford, N.S., at around 10:20 p.m.
N.S. Tories criticized for removing online data about people seeking family doctor

N.S. Tories criticized for removing online data about people seeking family doctor

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government is facing criticism after it took down an online dashboard that provided detailed information about the number of people waiting for a family doctor.
Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs discharged from volunteer duties after fire truck crash

Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs discharged from volunteer duties after fire truck crash

HALIFAX — Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs have lost their volunteer posts after municipal officials found they were not being truthful when explaining what happened after the fire truck they were in struck an injured snowmobiler who later died.
An inmate's 'chilling' memory of a Halifax jail death raises questions on cell checks

An inmate's 'chilling' memory of a Halifax jail death raises questions on cell checks

HALIFAX — Richard MacInnis lives with the haunting memory of finding his friend's body in a Halifax jail cell. That experience at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility on Jan.
N.S. premier restores legislature scrums amid accusations of assault on press freedom

N.S. premier restores legislature scrums amid accusations of assault on press freedom

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has agreed to resume taking part in media scrums in the legislature after facing accusations he was curtailing press freedom.
Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products

Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has announced a $300,000 pilot program to help people buy local.
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