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Housing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes

Housing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes

HALIFAX — In Jen Powley's Halifax apartment, there's a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new roommate arranges for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home. "It feels so good," says Vicky Levack, the new arrival.
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Halifax proposed as new home for NATO's North American innovation hub: minister

Halifax proposed as new home for NATO's North American innovation hub: minister

HALIFAX — Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Friday a proposal to establish an innovation hub in Halifax for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

HALIFAX — The head of pediatrics at the largest children’s hospital in Atlantic Canada says Nova Scotia is seeing extremely high numbers of children sick amid a "perfect storm" of respiratory illnesses. Dr.
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Nova Scotia NDP calling for free high-dose flu shots for senior

Nova Scotia NDP calling for free high-dose flu shots for senior

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will not be making a high-dose influenza vaccine free to residents 65 and over, despite recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization that the shot be used for seniors when it is available.
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Desmond inquiry: N.S. judge says his final report won't be released until next year

Desmond inquiry: N.S. judge says his final report won't be released until next year

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia judge leading an inquiry into the death of a former soldier who killed his family and himself in 2017 says a final report will be released sometime next year.
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Threats levelled after organizers change route of Nova Scotia Santa Claus parade

Threats levelled after organizers change route of Nova Scotia Santa Claus parade

SYDNEY, N.S. — A change in route for the Santa Claus parade in Sydney, N.S., has caused a fallout in the Cape Breton community, where organizers and city councillors are dealing with threats.
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Nova Scotia notes importance of helping ex-military members move to skilled trades

Nova Scotia notes importance of helping ex-military members move to skilled trades

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia legislature committee heard Tuesday about the importance of supporting military members who want to transition to a skilled trade upon leaving the service.
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Drug shortages worsen across Canada, extend beyond children's pain and fever meds

Drug shortages worsen across Canada, extend beyond children's pain and fever meds

HALIFAX — Drugstore shortages in Canada are now extending beyond the children's pain and fever medication aisle into other over-the-counter and prescription drugs as supply problems worsen across the country.
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New utility performance standards create new potential fine for Nova Scotia Power

New utility performance standards create new potential fine for Nova Scotia Power

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says new regulations mean the province's privately owned power utility could be fined if it fails to address service complaints from industrial customers in a “reasonable” time frame.
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$10-million settlement reached with Roman Catholic Church in N.S. sexual abuse case

$10-million settlement reached with Roman Catholic Church in N.S. sexual abuse case

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia court has approved a $10-million settlement to conclude a class-action lawsuit that alleged Roman Catholic clergy with the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth had sexually abused children for decades.
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