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B.C. woman calls for change after being 'robbed' of last moments with dying parents in N.S. care home
Bonnie Sherman, a neonatal nurse in B.C., wants to make sure no one else faces the same painful separation from dying loved ones that she suffered during the first year of the pandemic.
Washington Black events aim to connect production crew with Black Nova Scotian communities
Showrunner Selwyn Seyfu Hinds responded to concerns about the production won't benefit the Black Nova Scotian community the story is about.
National Black Canadians Summit to focus on experiences of African Nova Scotians
After a two-year delay due to COVID-19, over 1,000 people are expected to gather at the Halifax Convention Centre from July 29 -31 to share stories, participate in workshops and celebrate their heritage.
Advocates call for action to protect Indigenous women from sexual exploitation, trafficking
Heidi Marshall says it’s no coincidence that Indigenous women and girls are 10 times more likely to be victims of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation than non-Indigenous women and girls.
Université Sainte-Anne professors, librarians on strike
Both sides sat down for contract talks last October and met with a conciliator for the first time on Jan. 20.
Halifax police board seeks to define its powers, increase funding
The Halifax Board of Police Commissioners says it needs more financial support and a clearer understanding of its power in order to make the changes to policing that the public wants to see.
New committee to review recommendations from Halifax report on defunding police
The subcommittee of the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners will take on reviewing each of the 36 recommendations in a recent report on defunding the police.
Halifax regional council rejects proposed $2M increase to police budget
Only 3 councillors spoke in favour of accepting the proposed budget Friday.
N.S. small businesses greet loosening restrictions with mix of anxiety, relief
Small business owners have strong but mixed feelings about Nova Scotia's plan to lift pandemic restrictions. While some are relieved and excited to do away with masks, vaccine passports and physical distancing, others feel lifting the mandates so quickly puts too much pressure on them to make difficult decisions.
Residents urge Halifax council to reject police budget increase
Community members who addressed Halifax regional council Wednesday unanimously opposed the proposed $2-million increase to the 2022-23 municipal policing budget, citing concerns such as the police's handling of removing temporary housing shelters last summer.