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N.S. abuse victims reveal lifelong trauma from father's sexual violence
Three siblings whose father sexually abused them for years gave emotional accounts Friday in a Pictou, N.S., courtroom about how they're still dealing with the trauma of what they endured as children.
Halifax wine bar surrounded by scaffolding says building inspection is 'significant' step
The scaffolding was ordered as a safety measure by the municipality after a person was injured by falling debris in June 2023, but the owners of Obladee Wine Bar say the property owner hasn't made repairs or taken action, until now.
Province offers reward up to $150,000 in Africville shooting case
The Nova Scotia government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 to try to find those responsible for the shooting at the Africville reunion last summer in Halifax.
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.