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'We have never seen this number before': Truro grapples with growing homeless encampment
In and around the small town of Truro, N.S., around 42 people are living outside. Fifteen of them are now congregated in an encampment that has been growing since the summer, as outreach workers struggle to find them more permanent housing.
91 residents of N.S. mobile home park file for return of 'unlawful' water charges
Tenants of a mobile home park in Beaver Bank, N.S., say they've been unlawfully paying their landlord for water and water meters, and they want their money returned.
N.S. couple seeks to save dog from cancer using stem cell treatment only available in U.S.
A couple's journey to try to save their dog from lymphoma is leading a Halifax-area veterinarian to look into a rare procedure only done in the U.S.
Dry weather causing headaches for Nova Scotians on dug wells
Drought conditions in many areas of the province are are forcing some people to conserve water, and leading to dried up wells in rural areas. Many homeowners say they're paying to fill up their wells more often, while water delivery companies struggle to keep up with the heightened demand.
Former employees say 'toxic work environment' of N.S. mental health non-profit led to sudden closure
Former employees of the Laing House organization say a "toxic work environment" caused worsening mental health among staff. The union that represents them said it was trying to work through issues with the employer when the organization suddenly announced a "temporary closure" months ago.
Halifax man counts his blessings with move from homeless encampment
After living in a tent at a large encampment in downtown Halifax for two years, Jesse Vincent finally has a permanent place to live. He started working in July and things went up from there.
Large N.S. landlord running 'scheme' to collect illegal deposits, says legal aid group
One large Nova Scotia landlord is under fire for charging deposits outside of what's permitted under the province's residential tenancy legislation. Half a month's rent is the maximum deposit a landlord can charge, but some tenants are paying thousands to secure an apartment, and spending months trying to get the money back.
Feed Nova Scotia cancels traditional Christmas programs, hopes new fund will reach more people
The umbrella organization for 140 food banks, shelters and meal programs across the province is cancelling its Christmas registry, and will no longer provide food and funds specifically for Christmas programs. It has instead introduced a new fund, distributed to all its member organizations to use as they see fit.
Halifax rolls out new initiative to get homeless people ready to vote
Ahead of the municipal election on October 19, the Halifax Regional Municipality has outreach workers visiting encampments and shelters to provide education and letters that confirm a person's address. People can bring this letter to the polls or vote online.
Ottawa wants to offload this office building. Nova Scotia wants it to house homeless people
The federal government has started the process of disposing of a vacant seven-storey office building in Dartmouth, N.S. The provincial minister of Community Services says it could be used to house many of the people sleeping in encampments.