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Prime minister sets April date for byelection in Halifax riding
A byelection is scheduled for April 14 to determine a new member of Parliament for Halifax, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday.
'A massive loss': Halifax justice community mourns death of young lawyer, activist
The sudden death of 32-year-old Harry Critchley, a lawyer and longtime advocate for prison justice, is being felt immensely by his colleagues, family, friends, and the people he fought for.
Halifax stabbing shows need for more mental health resources, says advocate for homeless people
An advocate for homeless people in downtown Halifax says a case in which a young homeless woman with a history of mental illness allegedly stabbed a six-year-old boy underscores the need for more robust mental health supports in Nova Scotia.
'I really thought I was going to die there': Snowmobiler recalls dramatic Cape Breton rescue
Snowmobiler Dave Metcalfe had almost given up hope when help finally arrived Saturday.
Halifax police investigating suspicious Dartmouth death
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious death in Dartmouth following a shooting early Sunday.
Approval of Kings County campground reversed following appeal
An appeal has brought an end to a plan to open a private campground in a remote Nova Scotia coastal community. Scots Bay residents divided on the proposal say they will try to move forward.
Pictou County volunteer pleads guilty to stealing thousands from premier's riding association
A Pictou County woman has pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s Pictou East riding association.
Rise of HIV cases in N.S. prompts push for no-cost access to prevention meds
For years, a preventive treatment that can significantly decrease the risk of contracting HIV has been available in Nova Scotia. So why is the number of HIV cases higher now than they were before this treatment was available?
Halifax adding protected bike lanes on Morris Street and University Avenue
Halifax is moving forward with plans to add protected bike lanes to University Avenue and Morris Street in the city's south end.
Family business started by Lebanese immigrant celebrates 100 years in Amherst
In downtown Amherst, N.S., one family-run business has been a mainstay in the community since before the Great Depression.