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N.S. man abused by father brings message of hope to sexual violence march
Doug Robertson was keynote speaker at a weekend march to end sexual violence organized by the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre.
'Eyesore' scaffolding in place since 2023 hurting business at Halifax wine bar, says co-owner
The scaffolding was set up nearly two years ago after the municipality ordered the property owner to fix the building's crumbling facade, but Obladee wine bar says the owner hasn't started repairs.
Historic Black community in N.S. plans restoration of cemetery
Residents of the African Nova Scotian community of Beechville are planning work to revitalize the local cemetery after being awarded a grant from the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Former Africville residents still fighting more than 50 years after community was razed
Former residents of the historic Black community of Africville are stepping up their calls for compensation as a court action against the city of Halifax is about to enter its 30th year.
Pictou County man pleads guilty to historical sexual abuse against his 3 children
A Pictou County, N.S., man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his three children in a case that dates back decades. Douglas Guthro Sr. admitted to his crimes in Nova Scotia Supreme Court at a hearing Wednesday in Pictou.
Former soldier upset with $150M class-action racism settlement
A man who helped start a class-action lawsuit claiming systemic racism in the Canadian Armed Forces is opting out of the final agreement. Wallace Fowler says the individual payments up to $35,000 don't go far enough.
Halifax Walmart reopens 3 months after employee's death
The Halifax Walmart where a 19-year-old woman was found dead has reopened more than three months after the tragedy.
Judge orders psychiatric fitness assessment for N.S. man accused of historical sexual abuse
A judge has ordered a fitness assessment by a forensic psychiatrist for 86-year-old Douglas Guthro Sr., a Pictou County man accused of historical sexual abuse. The case involves Guthro's three adult children.
Nova Scotia forestry sector anxious about possible U.S. tariffs
Nova Scotia’s forestry industry is warning the impacts of possible U.S. tariffs that Donald Trump has threatened could be devastating.
Dartmouth family must leave rental unit after Supreme Court overturns previous decision
A family of six in Dartmouth will have to find a new place to live after a court decision overturned a ruling that said they shouldn't be asked to vacate the duplex they're renting. The landlords are now free to take possession of the unit for their daughter.