N.S. hospital breach highlights need for better reporting of leaks, says watchdog

by Elizabeth Chiu

Nova Scotia's privacy watchdog says the accessing of 707 patient records at Shelburne's Roseway Hospital remains one of the largest health-care information breaches in Canada five years later and highlights the need for mandatory reporting to her office of major leaks.

'Field of Peace' marks burial ground for mental health patients

by Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith

A special remembrance was observed Friday afternoon at a memorial site for patients of the former Cape Breton Hospital.

Firefighters rescue hiker who fell off Bedford cliff

A man in his early 20s has been rescued in the area of Admiral Cove and Eagle Nest after falling over a cliff.

Efficiency Nova Scotia expands programs to homes heated by oil and wood

by Pam Berman

People who heat their homes with oil or wood can now use Efficiency Nova Scotia programs that were previously restricted to electrically heated homes.

'They are so incredibly brainwashed': A daughter's spiral into human trafficking

by Angela MacIvor

Jennifer Holleman says her daughter was lured from Yarmouth, N.S., to Alberta by violent pimps. She was with a man believed to be a john when she died in a car crash two years ago.

Timeline What happened before and after Taylor Samson went missing

by Blair Rhodes

A detailed timeline that follows the events leading up to, and following, Taylor Samson's August 2015 death. William Sandeson is charged with first-degree murder in the case.

In Depth The 6 stories William Sandeson told after Taylor Samson disappeared

by Blair Rhodes

Over the course of several days, William Sandeson told different stories about what happened the night fellow Dalhousie University student Taylor Samson was killed.

CBC Investigates Veteran who killed family was cleared for gun licence, despite suicide concerns

by Sherri Borden Colley, Karissa Donkin

Almost one year before Lionel Desmond fatally shot his mother, wife and daughter before killing himself, a Fredericton doctor said he had no concerns about the former soldier owning guns.

Halifax should shut 3 arenas and study 4th, staff report says

by Jon Tattrie

Halifax should close the Gray, Bowles, and Devonshire arenas — and possibly the LeBrun Centre — after 2018, staff say in a new report to council.

Federal archeology lab could earn reprieve from closure

by Pam Berman

MP Scott Brison says he's having discussions at the provincial and federal level about how to keep the Dartmouth, N.S., facility open and accessible.

Scientists urge feds to tighten marine protection rules

by Emma Smith

Oceanographer Anna Metaxas from Dalhousie University is one of 15 marine scientists who penned a letter to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc.

Coast guard to tow derelict vessel Farley Mowat from Shelburne wharf

by Jack Julian

The rusted-out vessel has been languishing at the town's wharf since 2013.

CBC Investigates How changes to prostitution laws shifted the way police tackle the issue

by Angela MacIvor

The number of prostitution-related charges has dropped in the Halifax region and in Nova Scotia districts covered by RCMP as they focus on traffickers. Cape Breton Regional Police, by contrast, launched a large sting targeting johns.

After 80 years, relief for drivers crossing historic St. Peters Canal

by Wendy Martin

A historic canal in Cape Breton that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Bras d'Or Lake is swinging into the 21st century.

New cabinet, same position on labour negotiations for McNeil government

by Michael Gorman

Members of Premier Stephen McNeil's new cabinet talked a lot on Thursday about repairing relationships but, other than tone, not much else may change about the Liberals' approach to negotiations.

Who owns an engagement ring when a relationship goes south?

by Cassie Williams

Who owns an engagement ring if there's no marriage? The answer is not an easy one.

WestJet bumps cycling team, costing athletes expensive training time

by Sophia Harris

Ten members of Nova Scotia’s provincial cycling team are so upset with their recent experience with WestJet, they’re planning to take the airline to court. WestJet says it had to bump the group from a flight due to bad weather.

What you need to know before buying title insurance

by Yvonne Colbert

An increasing number of homebuyers are turning to title insurance as a cheaper alternative to land surveys, but experts stress it's important to know what you're buying — especially what's covered and what's not.

Hospital clerk's snooping could cost Nova Scotia taxpayers $1M

by Elizabeth Chiu

The actions of a hospital employee who went snooping around hundreds of patient records for more than a year could cost Nova Scotia taxpayers $1 million in a proposed settlement.

In Depth What the jury didn't hear in the William Sandeson murder trial

by Blair Rhodes

The jurors have started their deliberations in the William Sandeson murder trial, but what they don't know is that the defence team tried to shut down the trial after their own private detective went behind their backs and pointed police to damning evidence.

Jury begins deliberations in Sandeson murder trial

by Blair Rhodes

The Halifax jury in the William Sandeson murder trial has begun its deliberations after the judge in the case spent 3½ hours Thursday reviewing evidence from the two-month-long trial and instructing members on the law.

Simple sign for Canada 150 sends powerful message about Indigenous history

Just Us! Coffee Roasters in Grand Pré, N.S., changed its billboard on Monday as a reminder of how long this land has been inhabited: "Canada 150. Mi'kma'ki 13,000."

Woman, 20, dies after being hit by train in Bedford

According to police, she was walking on the tracks in the Rocky Lake Drive area when she was struck by a Halifax-bound train.

Roof of Canada Games Centre sounds like a wet sponge, says inspector

by Pam Berman

Halifax has issued a tender to fix the leaking roof of the $45-million complex, which opened in 2011.

Senator wonders if it's time for Mi'kmaq seat in Nova Scotia legislature

by Keith Doucette

​A Nova Scotia member of the Senate says the time may be right to re-examine the possibility of creating a Mi'kmaq seat in the provincial legislature.

Stephen McNeil shuffles cabinet, but vows not to change course

by Jean Laroche

Premier Stephen McNeil has decided a near clean sweep is in order to start his second mandate.

CBC Investigates 1st-time homebuyer stunned to discover new backyard isn't his

by Yvonne Colbert

A homeowner in Salmon River, N.S., was shocked to learn he doesn't own the backyard he thought he'd purchased with his house.

Cape Breton teacher accused of 3 counts of child luring

by Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith

A high school math teacher in Sydney, N.S., is facing charges of child luring.

Immigrant agency says band's song sends wrong message to newcomers

by Emma Smith

The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia says the Stanfields' lyric, "I don't think much of strangers" is unwelcoming to newcomers. But band frontman Jon Landry says the song, written in 2012, is being misinterpreted.

Cape Breton seafood processor struggling to sell lobsters

by Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith

The high price of lobster and large landing numbers may be great for fishermen, but it's not so good for one Cape Breton seafood processor.

Would-be bride can keep $19K diamond ring after breakup, Nova Scotia court rules

A woman who broke up with her fiance after a fight over wedding expenses can keep the engagement ring, a Halifax adjudicator has ruled.

Possible discovery of mystery tunnel just a pipe dream

by Katy Parsons

Crews working on the Argyle streetscape project have uncovered an old brick chamber that looks like the entryway to a tunnel. Unfortunately, history buffs and legend lovers won't be celebrating the long-awaited proof of secret passageways underneath Halifax just yet.