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N.S. Power CEO, staff grilled over breach that allowed theft of 280,000 customers' data
Provincial politicians took aim at Nova Scotia Power during a legislative committee meeting this morning, saying the utility owes ratepayers answers after a cybersecurity breach gave thieves access to data belonging to 280,000 customers.
Anglican Diocese of N.S., P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs
The head of a Canadian advocacy group says this weekend marked an important step forward as the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island passed a resolution not to misuse non-disclosure agreements.
No bail for Halifax teen facing 33 charges related to firearms, threats
The 16-year-old, who was arrested last month, is facing 12 counts of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, four counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and two counts of wilfully promoting hatred against identifiable groups.
Gender-based violence spikes 5 years after Nova Scotia mass shooting
As the anniversary of the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history approaches, people working in the field say not enough is being done to implement the recommendations of an inquiry into the murders.
Only Canada and Nova Scotia flags allowed outside schools on South Shore
A Nova Scotia centre for education has issued a directive allowing only Canada and Nova Scotia flags to fly outside South Shore schools — a move the provincial teachers union calls concerning and confusing.
Researchers share lessons on science, friendship on Nova Scotia's wild Sable Island
On Sable Island, a thin crescent-shaped sandbar in the Atlantic Ocean, the shifting landscapes make for dazzling — and jarring — experiences.
Death of 2 men after police Tasering raises questions, experts say
One professor says the municipality should reconsider having police respond to people in mental health distress.
Nova Scotia government bill would lift ban on fracking, uranium exploration
The province says the omnibus bill would repeal the existing Uranium Exploration and Mining Prohibition Act to allow for research about the presence and distribution of uranium in Nova Scotia.
Houston government to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders
Nova Scotia says the first phase of its long-promised universal mental health care program will begin this spring, with therapy costs covered by the province for people with anxiety and mood disorders.
Starting this year, income assistance in N.S. to be tied to consumer price index
The Nova Scotia government says it is supporting those struggling with the cost of living by indexing income assistance to inflation on an annual basis.