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This man lost his life savings to identity fraud. He doesn't know how it happened
According to data from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, identity fraud had the highest number of reports among all types of fraud in 2024 with 9,487 victims across the country.
N.S. wants to deny 'vexatious' information requests. Critics say they are concerned
After promising in recent years to give Nova Scotia’s Information and Privacy Commissioner the power to enforce decisions, the Houston government has blindsided the office and its supporters by announcing major changes under a new omnibus bill.
This woman's cellphone number was given to another customer — without her consent
Huijun Long received a notification on the Virgin Plus app that her service with the company had been cancelled. Turns out, her phone number had been 'mistakenly transferred' to a Bell Mobility account.
After years-long battle, Halifax woman gets out-of-province surgery paid for by N.S.
After years of fighting for access to medical care outside of Nova Scotia, the province is now paying for Jennifer Brady’s treatment in New Jersey. The move comes after the Halifax woman won a court case and the premier publicly apologized for how she was treated.
Skyrocketing rental fees 'shock' some Superior Propane customers
Some customers of Superior Propane have received notices of tank rental increases amounting to 50 per cent or higher in the last six months. The company says affected customers had “infrequent propane deliveries” and required a price hike to “ensure fairness and sustainability.”
N.S. women with chronic illnesses say court decision, premier's promise could change lives
Following a groundbreaking court decision about out-of-province care and an about-face from Nova Scotia's premier, two women are still processing how their lives — and potentially thousands of others — could soon change for the better.
N.S. chose a national grocery giant for its $6M buy local program. Reaction has been mixed
Following the Houston government’s decision to give Sobeys a $950,000 contract for its partnership with Nova Scotia Loyal, local producers and retailers weigh in on the fallout.
No tomatoes, no canned meat: What it's really like inside this small-town food bank
Last year, Pictou County Food Bank East served 17,688 people in a county of 43,000 people.
'Aggressive' water company appeals N.S. government's decision to cancel permit
Atlantic Environmental Systems is appealing the province’s decision to revoke its direct seller’s permit. The Dartmouth company received unfavourable attention from consumers across Nova Scotia earlier this year, after many homeowners and their families alleged the company tricked them into paying thousands of dollars for water filtration systems.
A Halifax woman has spent years fighting for out-of-province care. Now she's ready to end her life
Jennifer Brady of Halifax has applied for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) following years of trying to access care not available in Nova Scotia. Her case has several doctors fighting on her behalf, but the province has refused to help by denying her requests and fighting her in court.