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Nova Scotia·New The Nova Scotia government is working on an agreement to create a provincial travel nurse program, a move that would reduce the reliance on private companies and respond to a long-standing call by the nurses’ union. NSNU president Janet Hazelton hoping for a deal ‘sooner rather than later’Continue Reading

Nova Scotia A Halifax woman being honoured for her volunteer work as a disability advocate is upset about the province’s decision to hold an award ceremony at a venue that wasn’t fully accessible. Nicole McDonald received a Provincial Volunteer Award last week in TruroCBC News · Posted: Sep 29, 2024 5:00 AM EDTContinue Reading

Nova Scotia First responders in Nova Scotia say they recognize the value of crash-detection technology to help improve response times, but false alarms are adding to the demand for emergency services.  ‘Every single incident that we’ve gone to so far has been false,’ says fire chief Luke Ettinger · CBC News ·Continue Reading

Nova Scotia A team from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has been experimenting with adding kelp to cattle’s diet in order to reduce methane from their burps.  Federal study found feeding beef cows kelp lowered their emissions by up to 15 per cent Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada biologist John Duynisveld ledContinue Reading

Nova Scotia Amid higher tuition rates and the rising cost of living, the maximum student loan and grant amounts provided by the province has increased just once since 2013, according to data provided to CBC News by the Department of Advanced Education. Province has provided one-time grants in recent yearsContinue Reading

Nova Scotia Halifax is paying tribute to Dr. Alfred Waddell, who dedicated his life to helping people who did not have access to medical care — while fighting racial injustice — by naming a street in his honour. A street will honour him in the new Cogswell District, where heContinue Reading

Halifax woman applies for MAID after years fighting for health careJennifer Brady, 46, of Halifax has taken the drastic measure of applying to end her life through medical assistance in dying (MAID). It follows several years of fighting the provincial Department of Health for access to care outside of NovaContinue Reading

Nova Scotia Halifax police say two people have been charged in the death of a 16-year-old Halifax boy who went missing more than two years ago — and more arrests are expected. Two men charged in death of 16-year-old, one facing charge of 2nd-degree murder Aly Thomson · CBC News ·Continue Reading

Nova Scotia Ottawa is negotiating a $500-million bailout for Nova Scotia’s privately owned electric utility, saying the money will be used to prevent a big spike in electricity rates. Natural Resources minister says money will be used to prevent 19% hike in electricity rates Michael Tutton · The Canadian PressContinue Reading