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N.S. nurse tells police review board that officer seemed to place blame on victim

N.S. nurse tells police review board that officer seemed to place blame on victim

HALIFAX — A nurse who collected evidence of rape from a Nova Scotia woman told a police review board hearing on Tuesday that a constable asked the woman inappropriate questions that seemed to place blame on the victim.
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Problems with roof supports leads to temporary closure of coal mine in Cape Breton

Problems with roof supports leads to temporary closure of coal mine in Cape Breton

DONKIN, N.S. — The Donkin underground coal mine in Cape Breton was temporarily shut down this week following the discovery of structural problems with some roof supports.
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Carrie Low tells review board about her trauma from N.S. police handling of rape case

Carrie Low tells review board about her trauma from N.S. police handling of rape case

HALIFAX — A Halifax woman who says her 2018 rape case was mishandled told a police review board on Monday she became suicidal due to her feeling that officers mistrusted her.
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Judge who led Desmond inquiry accuses N.S. government of spreading misinformation

Judge who led Desmond inquiry accuses N.S. government of spreading misinformation

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is facing accusations from a former judge who says misinformation and ignorance were behind the attorney general's decision last week to dismiss him as the commissioner leading a high-profile inquiry.
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Minister says changes in progress after apology for racism faced by Black soldiers

Minister says changes in progress after apology for racism faced by Black soldiers

HALIFAX — Ottawa is continuing to implement recommendations brought forward as part of an apology for the systemic hate and racism experienced by an all-Black Canadian unit that served in the First World War, Defence Minister Anita Anand said on Sund
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Sex worker wins in Nova Scotia court, but ruling leaves sex industry conflicted

Sex worker wins in Nova Scotia court, but ruling leaves sex industry conflicted

HALIFAX — In a legal decision described as the first of its kind in Canada, a Halifax sex worker successfully sued a client for nonpayment of services, but actors in the industry are conflicted about the ruling's impacts.
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As uncertainty looms in Halifax, Nova Scotia town to host first-ever Pride parade

As uncertainty looms in Halifax, Nova Scotia town to host first-ever Pride parade

HALIFAX — With uncertainty looming over Halifax's Pride parade this year, smaller communities in Nova Scotia are stepping up and opening their doors during what some say is a pivotal time for LGBTQ rights.
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In aftermath of sinking, crew member's widow says Transport Canada reform falls short

In aftermath of sinking, crew member's widow says Transport Canada reform falls short

HALIFAX — Transport Canada will tighten inspections of fishing vessels in the aftermath of a deadly Nova Scotia sinking in 2020, but the widow of a lost crew member says the reform doesn't go far enough to prevent future tragedies.
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Premier announces Nova Scotia byelection to fill vacant Preston seat on Aug. 8

Premier announces Nova Scotia byelection to fill vacant Preston seat on Aug. 8

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia byelection to choose a new member of the legislature for the riding of Preston will be held on Aug. 8, Premier Tim Houston announced today.
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Nursing home geared toward needs of N.S. Black communities announced in Halifax

Nursing home geared toward needs of N.S. Black communities announced in Halifax

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's premier has announced plans to build a publicly funded nursing home on the eastern outskirts of Halifax geared toward the needsof Black communities.
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