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Emergency departments in N.S. still struggling with closures
Many rural emergency departments in Nova Scotia lack the necessary staff to be able to maintain consistent operating hours.
Northern Pulp's decision to sell off assets a blow to N.S. forestry sector
The company announced Monday it will not proceed with plans for a new facility near Liverpool, N.S.
Premier blasts Halifax council, cites 'serious disconnect' from citizens
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has issued a scathing appraisal of Halifax regional council, saying there’s a “serious disconnect” between the decisions being made and the desires of citizens, and indicating the province is examining whether to give the mayor more power.
NDP leader wants Halifax transportation study released
With Nova Scotia’s capital city continuing to struggle with traffic congestion and cost-of-living challenges drawing comparisons to Canada’s largest city, NDP Leader Claudia Chender says it’s time for the public to see a government report on transportation in the Halifax region.
N.S. government hopes new health clinics can cut into waitlist for family doctor
Officials with the Nova Scotia government hope three new health clinics in the Halifax area could eventually remove more than 20,000 people from the province’s need-a-family-practice registry, but it will take time and more staff will need to be recruited first.
Contract talks with N.S. public service break down over job protection
Officials with the union representing most civil servants in Nova Scotia say they’re prepared to take their chances with an arbitration panel as long as the provincial government is targeting job protection.
N.S. gov't signals possible shift on keeping environmental racism report private
The panel that produced the report delivered it to the government a year ago, but its contents have remained unknown. There have been public calls from Mi'kmaw chiefs and opposition MLAs for its release.
Minister confident in process amid concerns about aquaculture development
As the provincial government's public comment period approaches for five proposed aquaculture sites in the Municipality of the District of Argyle, the cabinet minister responsible says he's pleased with the process used to reach this point — despite ongoing concerns from some community members.
Mi'kmaw chiefs want environmental racism report and recommendations released
The chief of Membertou First Nation says the report by a panel on environmental racism in Nova Scotia needs to be released.
Dal Legal Aid raises concerns about access to eviction data following info request
Officials with Dalhousie Legal Aid Service say the results of recent freedom of information requests heighten long-standing concerns they’ve had that the provincial government affords them less access than it does the group that represents Nova Scotia’s landlords.