CBC Investigates Province scolded for kicking single mom out of program that collects child support

by Angela MacIvor, Susan Allen

An ombudsman's report obtained by CBC News concludes Justice Department officials didn't think of the children when it kicked a single mother out of the maintenance enforcement program.

U.S.-bound travellers to face 'enhanced security measures' at all Canadian airports

Travellers flying from Canada to the United States will now face a more thorough screening process. The U.S. says the "enhanced security measures" are a response to increasing terrorist threats to commercial aviation.

Hep C patients not covered for treatment putting others at risk, says advocate

by Moira Donovan

Treatment for hepatitis C is offered through Nova Scotia's pharmacare program, but not everyone is eligible - leaving open the possibility of more infections.

Yarmouth-area students mark graves of forgotten soldiers

by Emma Smith

A group of Nova Scotia students are honouring the contributions of six soldiers who, until now, were overlooked at the local cemetery.

Exclusive Health trouble brought on by mould exposure ends sailor's career

by Murray Brewster

A former navy sailor has been diagnosed with a lung condition which his civilian doctor and now Veterans Affairs attribute to his exposure to mould aboard two navy destroyers. The case of Alan Doucette, a former lieutenant and maritime warfare officer, comes to light as the navy begins a series of health hazard air quality tests aboard its patrol frigates.

New Yorker awarded St. John's basketball franchise has 'huge emotional connection' to Atlantic Canada

by Mark Quinn

The group awarded a National Basketball League of Canada franchise in St. John's says it will negotiate a fair deal with the city to lease the Mile One Centre.

Power restored to large swath of Halifax after mysterious outage

by Emma Davie

More than 4,000 customers across Halifax were without power for about two hours on Tuesday night.

Convicted killer Andre Denny to get limited day passes amid Crown's opposition

by Anjuli Patil, Blair Rhodes

The Crown objected to Denny getting any leave privileges from the East Coast Forensic Hospital, but his lawyer and those who've been working with him argued he needs time in the community.

Three new judges appointed in Nova Scotia

Justice Anne Derrick and lawyers Cindy Murray and Christa Brothers all received new appointments on Tuesday.

Statue of Edward Cornwallis not going anywhere yet, says Halifax mayor

by David Burke

It could be months before Halifax makes a decision on the fate of the city's controversial statue of Edward Cornwallis, according to Mayor Mike Savage.

43 pre-primary centres to be open by September in Nova Scotia

by Sherri Borden Colley

The Nova Scotia government has announced the additional 25 locations across the province that will open free pre-primary programs for four-year-olds in September.

Nova Scotia firefighters head to B.C. to battle wildfires

by Michael Gorman

A team of 21 firefighters from Nova Scotia is on the way to B.C. to help battle wildfires that have already driven about 40,000 people from their homes and communities.

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NBL Canada season to tip off sooner to boost attendance

by Hal Higgins

The National Basketball League of Canada is moving up its schedule for next season by six weeks because fans want to spend more time outside in the spring.

'A lot of challenges': Cape Breton region's newest CAO on why she wanted the job

The third time was the charm for Marie Walsh. The chief financial officer for Cape Breton Regional Municipality has also twice served as acting CAO. Now, she's got the position permanently.

'No one is really doing anything': Frustrations mount over rural ER closures

by Emma Davie

Between May 1 and July 10, there were 65 emergency room closures in Cumberland County — 764 hours where ERs had their doors shut.

Sears Canada liquidation sales given OK to start Friday

Sears Canada has been given approval to begin liquidation sales Friday at the 59 locations it plans to close.

Gaspereau River tubing traffic 'out of control,' residents warn

by Jean Laroche

An Annapolis Valley man who has promoted tubing on the Gaspereau River for years is worried about its growing popularity and the parking snags it creates.

Halifax restaurant to shut down amid summer road work

by Preston Mulligan

Instead of dealing with the headache of summer road work, the owner of a pizza shop on St. Margarets Bay Road is deciding instead to shut down for the rest of the season.

'See you there!' Trudeau to march in Halifax Pride parade Saturday

Justin Trudeau was Canada's first sitting prime minister to march in a Pride parade.

Halifax lawyer Lyle Howe found guilty of professional misconduct, incompetence

by Blair Rhodes, Emma Davie

A disciplinary panel of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has found Halifax defence lawyer Lyle Howe guilty of professional misconduct and professional incompetence.

Springhill Institution under lockdown, inmate sent to hospital

by Anjuli Patil

The facility went into lockdown shortly after 1 p.m. Monday following a disturbance involving 19 inmates.

Hundreds of people to be notified after patient records breached

by Elizabeth McMillan

The Nova Scotia Health Authority says it is contacting 337 people after six employees accessed patients’ personal health information.

Man in hospital after falling off crane in Halifax area

The incident was reported Monday morning off Prospect Road in Goodwood, N.S.

Cole Harbour Place could be without Scotia One rink for a year

by Pam Berman

One of the ice surfaces at Cole Harbour Place will likely be closed for just over a year because of repair work to the arena's roof and the concrete slab that sits below the ice.

Councillor calls for clearer process after Bridgewater bus donations

by Shaina Luck

A Halifax city councillor says that when the city is looking to get rid of surplus vehicles in its fleet, it should first look to see whether any local community groups need the vehicles.

Ban wire BBQ brushes, says 'lucky' man who swallowed bristle

by Blair Rhodes

A barbecued meal turned into a trip to the ER for a Yarmouth, N.S., man who swallowed a wire bristle from a grill brush. Chester Poole says Health Canada should ban the brushes.

Woman appears in court on 2nd-degree murder charge in pedestrian's death

by Norma Jean MacPhee

Loved ones of the victim sobbed Monday as Kimberly Ann O'Dea made a brief court appearance in Sydney.

'Unethical' high-tech hunters using drones to find prey

by David Burke

Hunters in Nova Scotia say they’re seeing far too many people using aerial drones to help them find animals to kill.

Nova Scotia tourist snaps phallic photo off Newfoundland coast

by Marilyn Boone

"Mother Nature expresses herself in different ways," says photographer of unique iceberg seen off Newfoundland coast.

Keep medicinal and recreational marijuana separate, researchers say

by Cassie Williams, Sameer Chhabra

Two Halifax researchers are urging the federal government to keep medicinal and recreational marijuana streams separate once the plant is legalized in Canada.