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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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Boy accused in Halifax school stabbing to stand trial for attempted murder in March

Boy accused in Halifax school stabbing to stand trial for attempted murder in March

HALIFAX — A 15-year-old student accused of stabbing two staff members at a Halifax-area high school will stand trial for attempted murder next March. The two victims — both employees of Charles P. Allen High School, in Bedford, N.S.
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Former head monk at Cape Breton monastery pleads guilty to voyeurism charge

Former head monk at Cape Breton monastery pleads guilty to voyeurism charge

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — A Florida man has pleaded guilty to a voyeurism charge dating back to the time he served as head monk at a Cape Breton Buddhist monastery.
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Lionel Desmond inquiry: Premier explains why his government dismissed head of inquiry

Lionel Desmond inquiry: Premier explains why his government dismissed head of inquiry

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government decided to replace the judge overseeing the Lionel Desmond inquiry because Warren Zimmer's final report was taking too long to complete.
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Nova Scotia to replace judge presiding over Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry

Nova Scotia to replace judge presiding over Lionel Desmond fatality inquiry

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has dismissed the judge presiding over an inquiry that has spent much of the past five years investigated why Afghanistan war veteran Lionel Desmond killed three family members and himself in 2017.
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