by Caitlin SnowStudent unions from universities in Nova Scotia have given their support for a historic, week-long student walk out. On Sunday, students from Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s, NSCAD and Kings College are invited to the strike that will stretch until March 21. It follows a meeting last week with student...
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by Jacob MooreNova Scotia will start the week off with heavy rain. Environment Canada has special weather statements in place for the whole province. They say rain and at times heavy, strong southerly winds are on the way for Monday. Rainfall amounts could reach between 30 and 50 mm, with higher amounts...
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by Jacob MooreIf you had an appointment set at the Bayers Road blood collection clinic on Monday, you will be heading to another building. Nova Scotia Health says it is “due to water-related issues, which that impacted the property Thursday,” according to a news release. They say any appointments scheduled...
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by Jacob MooreFirst responders are on the scene after a collision on Lawrencetown Road between Ross Road and Parkcrest Drive. In a social media post, the RCMP says it is closed in both directions as emergency crews work. Details are few, but drivers should avoid the area and expect delays, they say.
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by Jacob MooreRCMP are on the scene of a crash along Hammonds Plains Road at Nottingham Drive in Stillwater Lake. Details are few, but they say the road is closed in both directions at the moment, according to a social media post from RCMP. They say drivers should expect delays and to try and find another way...
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by Jacob MooreSome windy and snowy weather is on the way to Cape Breton Saturday afternoon. Environment Canada has yellow weather warnings up for Inverness County. They say 110 km/h winds could cause some damage in the evening, and high-sided vehicles will get pushed around a lot. Over in Victoria County,...
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by NewsPolice are warning of a high-risk sex offender who is believed to be in the Halifax area. RCMP say Patrick Celestine Hyslop has multiple criminal convictions including sexual assault and sexual interference involving a youth. He is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant for failing to comply...
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by NewsThree people are facing charges after two homes in Shubenacadie were searched during an investigation under the Animal Protection Act. The SPCA says in September, 27 animals were seized and 32 charges were laid, including 19 under the Act. Two men and one woman from Centre Burlington, aged 52,...
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by NewsMental health in elementary schools, housing supports and violence prevention services for men. Those are some of the recommendations from a Domestic Violence Death Review Committee in Nova Scotia. Dr. Matthew Bowes is the chair of the committee, and the province’s chief medical examiner. He...
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by NewsWould the province consider re-nationalizing Nova Scotia Power? Premier Tim Houston was asked by reporters at Province House Friday if they’d explore buying the company back. “Discussions around what that would cost in this environment, I’m sure that would be a pretty big number. I’m most...
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