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Nova Scotia A woman in Nova Scotia says people should not assume their health records are safe from snooping, something she discovered for herself only after filing an access to information request. Patricia Celan was not previously notified someone had snooped in her medical records Michael Gorman · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Nova Scotia Halifax police say the 16-year-old boy was arrested without incident at his home Wednesday around 3 a.m. AT. A number of weapons were seized from the home. 16-year-old boy facing multiple charges including possession of a prohibited weapon and uttering threats Aly Thomson · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Nova Scotia The young homing pigeon was supposed to fly to Majorca from Ibiza. Instead, it landed on Sable Island, a windswept sandbar some 300 kilometres off the Nova Scotia coast. The homing pigeon, named Peter, is recovering after going wildly off course during a race How this Spanish pigeonContinue Reading

How looksmaxxing can harm young men and boys Looksmaxxing websites allow people to get personalized tips from members on how to look more attractive. But a new study from Dalhousie University says the online community that purports to help boys and men improve their looks can actually be harmful. TheContinue Reading

Nova Scotia A young single mother in Digby County recently fled her home after finding a camera in the bathroom of her rental unit. She wants to warn others who may be staying in unsafe housing for lack of options. Digby County landlord has been charged with voyeurism Nicola SeguinContinue Reading

Nova Scotia The IWK Health Centre says it is working toward a new menu that will emphasize locally sourced foods, and include more gluten-free and diverse options. New hospital menu to emphasize locally sourced foods, include more gluten-free and diverse options Carolyn Ray · CBC News · Posted: Apr 18,Continue Reading

Nova Scotia Halifax Wanderers FC has partnered with Canadian Blood Services to boost blood donations and fill more seats for their season opener on April 19 at the Wanderers Grounds. Soccer team partners with Canadian Blood Services to boost blood donations, fill more seats for first game Laura Flight ·Continue Reading

Nova Scotia A Nova Scotia woman recovering from a lung transplant says she had to take tens of thousands of dollars from her retirement fund in order to undergo a life-saving transplant because provincial medical allowances fall far short of her expenses. Furnished apartment near the transplant hospital costs twice the N.S. allowance CarolynContinue Reading

Nova Scotia A Halifax man produced two litres of syrup from a maple on his property and another on the city’s property. But the city says it can damage trees. According to municipal bylaws, damaging municipal trees is prohibited Frances Willick · CBC News · Posted: Apr 13, 2025 5:00Continue Reading