Latest from Keith Doucette
Canada's police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests
The frequency of protests linked to domestic and global issues is creating an "unsustainable demand" on policing services across the country, say Canada's chiefs of police.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
With expansion of phone app, Nova Scotia patients can access a suite of health info
A mobile phone app will give Nova Scotians better access to health records and information related to hospital visits.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
N.S. municipalities urged to get creative to find new revenue streams: report
A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is calling for a major reconsideration of how municipalities in Nova Scotia deal with a range of issues from taxation and public transit to climate change and housing.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
N.S. in talks for agency to investigate wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun
Glen Assoun, who died in June 2023 at age 67, was acquitted in March 2019 of the 1995 killing of his ex-girlfriend, Brenda Lee Anne Way, after spending almost 17 years in prison.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Trudeau announces two multimillion-dollar agreements with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $16 million in annual funding for 12 Mi'kmaq communities to bolster education infrastructure, and a proposed $125 million agreement with We'koqma'q First Nation over a land dispute.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Nova Scotia auditor general questions government commitment to her recommendations
Nova Scotia's auditor general called out the provincial government on Tuesday, saying it has been so slow to act on her office's recommendations that she questions whether it is committed to following through.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Barb Adams named Nova Scotia's new justice minister
Days after Nova Scotias justice minister and attorney general resigned for comments that questioned the pervasiveness of domestic violence in the province, another cabinet minister has been tasked with taking on the role.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Sexual assault survivor says N.S. bill would give government too much access to patient records
Lives could be put at risk if the Nova Scotia government doesn't maintain limits on who can access sensitive medical information about patients, a sexual assault survivor told a legislature committee on Monday.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Nova Scotia judge rules minister's approval of wind farm project was reasonable
A judge has upheld a decision by Nova Scotia's environment minister to approve a 17-turbine wind farm in the Wentworth Valley.
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Months after request, N.S. silent on possible buyout of flooded Halifax homes
Halifax Regional Council sent a letter in October asking for a buyout program for some homes that were heavily damaged the nearby Sackville River spilled its banks in July. As late as two weeks ago, the housing minister said he was unaware of the letter, although his department has subsequently acknowledged receipt of the city's request.
Canada -Nova Scotia |