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Report calls for public apology in 'disastrous' 2021 Halifax encampment evictions
A highly anticipated report looking into the way evictions were carried out at a Halifax encampment in 2021 offered more than three dozen recommendations for Halifax police, the police board and the city, calling it "a day of chaos for all those involved."
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Stanley Airport fly-in underway 2 weeks after fire destroys planes, infrastructure
Stanley Airport's annual Labour Day weekend fly-in is underway just two weeks after a fire destroyed two planes, two hangars and the club's bandstand.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
More staff, training needed to improve inclusive education in N.S., say unions
The unions representing teachers and school support staff in Nova Scotia say more resources, staff, professional development and compensation are needed to improve inclusive education in this province.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Universit Sainte-Anne denies liability in alleged sexual assaults on campus
A Nova Scotia university being sued by a student who alleges she was sexually assaulted on campusis denying allegations that it failed to protect the woman from physical and emotional harm.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
'Beyond exhausted': Windsor residents await fixes to frequent flooding, sewage overflow
An aging and overburdened sewer and stormwater system is causing repeated flooding and overflow on Stannus Street in downtown Windsor, N.S. Residents say the municipality needs to take action now.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Inclusive education in Nova Scotia not working, some parents say
Despite an inclusive education policy that says all students should feel 'accepted, safe and valued' at school, some students with disabilities in Nova Scotia stay home every day. Their parents say there are not enough supports or resources in place to accommodate their needs.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
2SLGBTQ+ youth in N.S. overrepresented in unhoused population, say outreach workers
The people working to support youth experiencing homelessness say there are very few permanent housing solutions for them in Nova Scotia. This is especially true when it comes to young people in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, who often face discrimination and rejection.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
N.S. aims to move faster to address school violence following auditor general report
Nova Scotia's Department of Education has promised to accelerate its timeline on improving policies related to violence in schools, including its provincial school code of conduct.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Why you might see more water quality advisories at HRM beaches this summer
New guidelines from Health Canada mean you might see more water quality advisories at beaches in HRM this summer, but that doesn't necessarily mean there's more bacteria in the water.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Student suing Universit Sainte-Anne alleges school failed her after sexual assaults
A student at Universit Sainte-Anne in Church Point, N.S., is suing the school for unspecified damages, claiming the university's administration mishandled her sexual assault case and failed to protect her from physical and mental harm on campus.
Canada -Nova Scotia |