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N.S. barristers’ society welcomes report on 'prevalent' racism in legal system

N.S. barristers’ society welcomes report on 'prevalent' racism in legal system

HALIFAX — The governing council of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has unanimously voted to accept the recommendations in a new report on how to better address systemic racism in the province’s legal community.
N.S. votes: Liberals promise more collaborative care, Tories pledge menopause clinic

N.S. votes: Liberals promise more collaborative care, Tories pledge menopause clinic

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Liberal leader Zach Churchill has pledged to build 20 new collaborative care centres and expand services at 20 existing clinics as a way to help tackle the province’s stubbornly long family doctor wait-list.
Nova Scotia man charged with child pornography after sex doll seized at border

Nova Scotia man charged with child pornography after sex doll seized at border

DIGBY, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP have charged a 43-year-old man with child pornography offences after border agents seized a child sex doll from Japan. Canada Border Services Agency officers in Hamilton, Ont.
Nova Scotia lifts stop-work order at Halifax Walmart where teen's body found in oven

Nova Scotia lifts stop-work order at Halifax Walmart where teen's body found in oven

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s labour department has lifted a stop-work order at a Halifax Walmart where a young woman was found dead in a walk-in oven.
From bridge tolls to rotisserie chickens, N.S. parties campaign on affordability

From bridge tolls to rotisserie chickens, N.S. parties campaign on affordability

HALIFAX — On the third day of the Nova Scotia election campaign, the three major political parties focused on affordability.
Deputy fire chief apologizes after group attends N.S. Halloween party in KKK costumes

Deputy fire chief apologizes after group attends N.S. Halloween party in KKK costumes

NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. — A volunteer fire department in Cape Breton apologized Monday after a group said to be unaffiliated attended a Halloween party at the local firefighters club dressed as Ku Klux Klan members.
Liberals put focus on accountability as N.S. parties begin first full day of campaign

Liberals put focus on accountability as N.S. parties begin first full day of campaign

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Liberal leader took direct aim at his Progressive Conservative opponent Monday, saying the Liberals want to bring accountability to government if elected Nov. 26.
Nova Scotia premier dissolves legislature, calls snap election for Nov. 26

Nova Scotia premier dissolves legislature, calls snap election for Nov. 26

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston fired the opening salvos of a snap election he called Sunday, saying he needs a strong mandate in order to help the province “stand up” to the federal government.
A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats

A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats

HALIFAX — Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia NDP, will be leading her first provincial campaign since taking the reins of the party. Born: July 29, 1976.
A look at Zach Churchill, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party

A look at Zach Churchill, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party

HALIFAX — Zach Churchill will be taking the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia into its first provincial election since he became leader. Born: May 25, 1984. Early years: He was raised in Yarmouth, N.S., where his mother was a teacher and entrepreneur.