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N.S. court program looks to counselling to stop domestic violence
Since 2018, the Halifax Domestic Violence Court has been one aspect of the province's effort to control a problem it has declared an epidemic. The court, which is now handling more cases involving youth and people who are homeless, uses counselling in an effort to stop violence and repair harms.
Nova Scotia vowed to stop spending in the U.S. Here's how that's going
Out of 1,226 tenders awarded between November and mid-June, about 79 per cent went to companies based in Nova Scotia.
Health-care workers who treat refugees plan message to Trump administration
Hundreds of health-care workers are gathering to discuss refugee and migrant health in Halifax, in the wake of dramatic policy changes toward migrants from the United States administration.
Alberta companies ordered to repay almost $165K to temporary foreign workers
Two Alberta-based companies are appealing a decision by the Ontario Labour Ministry that said they unlawfully charged fees to workers for jobs at an Etobicoke Canadian Tire. One of the workers says the decision sends a message that people shouldn’t “take advantage” of temporary foreign workers.
Here's how many people paid full price for the N.S. school lunch program
To make food affordable and accessible to all, the program never placed expectations on families to pay for meals. However, through surveys and declining payment amounts, some parents are sending a message they want changes in the second year of the program.
More people are being priced out of the housing market. These non-profit groups are trying to help
As Nova Scotia grapples with a shortage of tens of thousands of homes, non-profits are trying to shoulder the load of housing people who’ve been priced out of the private market. That’s especially challenging for organizations dependent on volunteers to keep everything running.
Fraudsters scam thousands of dollars from Bridgewater courthouse using fake cheques
Fraud artists passed more than $35,000 in fake cheques in a months-long scheme against the Bridgewater courthouse, an internal provincial investigation revealed.
Woman who spent 16 days in extreme solitary confinement sues federal government
A woman who spent 16 days in an extreme form of solitary confinement in a Nova Scotia prison is now suing the federal government for damages.
'Look at what is the root cause': Counselling group for abusive men seeks funding increase
The province has been increasing funding for men’s intervention programs over the last few years, and in its recent budget detailed plans for spending on various existing initiatives related to intimate partner violence. But an anti-violence program in Pictou County says more is required for men's counselling needs.
How Nova Scotia tries to predict intimate partner violence before it escalates
Police and victim services workers are using well-known assessments to try to identify families or couples who are struggling before violence turns deadly.